Bar Exam (Noun)
Meaning
An examination conducted at regular intervals to determine whether a candidate is qualified to practice law in a given jurisdiction; "applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school"; "he passed the bar exam on his third try".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Passing the bar exam is the final step to becoming a licensed attorney in the United States.
- The Bar Exam tests a law graduate's knowledge of the law, as well as their ability to apply it.
- Applicants may qualify to take the New York bar examination by graduating from an approved law school.
- She spent years studying for the bar exam, but finally felt confident on the day of the test.
- After months of intense studying, John felt well-prepared to take the California bar examination.