Completing Your Application for the Utah State Bar

Completing Your Application for the Utah State Bar ®

Filing Instructions and Registration n n Go to www. utahbar. org/admissionsapplication-forms-and-instructions to download the filing instructions. Read them before you do anything else! Register at https: //admissions. utahbar. org You will be asked to provide basic personal information. In order to activate the account you must click a link that will be sent to the email address which you provide.

July Bar Application n The July Exam application is due Mar. 1. Cost is $550 (plus $150 computer fee). Applications accepted until March 15, with a $100 late fee. n Applications accepted until April 1, with a $300 late fee. n

February Bar Application The application is due October 1. n Applications accepted until October 15, with a $100 late fee. n Applications accepted until November 1, with a $300 late fee

Things You Need to Do

Photos n Passport-Style Photo n n Must be taken within 6 months of when you will apply. Will be on your BAR card (dress accordingly)

Passport Photos Fed. Ex --> $14. 95 UPS Store --> $12. 99 Walgreens --> $12. 99 Wal-Mart --> $7. 44 USPS --> $15 AAA (Members only) --> $8 Rite Aid --> $8. 99 Costco (Members only) --> $5

DMV Records n n Provide a standard copy of your driving license record for the past 3 year period. You should not rely on your DMV record when you report traffic violations as part of your application – the DMV record does not show all the traffic violations you have received in the last 10 years or even in the last 3. Request the report on-line or by mail at http: //www. driverlicense. utah. gov. / n n Forms available for download Go to a local driver license office in the state and request a copy of your record. The fee for a standard driving record (MVR) is $9. 00. Most DMV offices are now open Monday through Friday 8: 00 am to 5: 00 n n In Salt Lake: n Fairpark Office, 1095 Motor Ave. (approx. 200 N. 1000 W. ) n 14555 S. Minuteman Dr. , Draper n 2780 West 4700 South, West Valley City In Provo/Orem: n 1503 So. 40 E. , Suite 250, Provo n 759 No. 1370 W. , Orem

Fingerprints

n Campus Security University of Utah: n n n n n 3888 W 5400 S Monday - Friday, 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm $15. 00 person, three cards. Also takes photos. 801 -965 -4445, no appointment necessary. Unified Police Department n n n Public Safety Complex: 475 S 300 E 799 -3000 Tuesdays to Thursdays, 9: 00 am-12: 00 pm $5. 09, must provide your own fingerprint card. Bureau of Criminal Investigations n n 1735 E. South Campus Drive Thursdays, 8: 00 am- 4: 00 pm $10 for 1 st card, $7 for each additional card. Salt Lake City Police Station-Must live in SLC n n Where? 3365 South 900 West – Sheriff’s Administration Bldg. , Crime Lab / Second Floor Monday - Friday, 1: 00 pm to 3: 45 pm There is a $10. 00 fee per card. They accept cash or check only. Please call in advance to confirm someone is available, 385 -468 -8855. All Locations Require Picture ID

Fingerprints n n n Attach your fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation form. DO NOT FOLD OR STAPLE. Payment CERTIFIED CHECK or MONEY ORDER. Do not send a personal check. n Pay by Credit Card n n See FBI website – http: //www. fbi. gov

Recommendations n START EARLY! n FBI processing ranges from 4 -20 weeks. n Contact FBI for names of “Approved-Channelers. ” These entities can send your fingerprints electronically for an additional fee. Electronic submissions are processed more quickly. n On the Fingerprint Card in the box labeled “Reason Fingerprinted” list the reason as “Personal. ” n If FBI has not returned your background check by the application deadline, you will need to include the FBI declaration form and proof of mailing as part of your application. n n n To provide proof that the request for a background check has been sent to the FBI, a copy of the mailing receipt showing the tracking or article number must be attached to the declaration form. If you have not received a response after 2 months, follow-up with the FBI. Requests and FBI responses do get lost and the FBI does not allow fingerprints to be forwarded to a new address if you move. Do not wait until after the exam. By then, you may not be able to get your results back in time if you have to file a new request. The completed report must be submitted within 2 weeks of receipt but no later than 30 days prior to the next Motion for Admission.

Character Reference n All Applicants need 6 Character Reference Forms n Two forms to be completed by individuals generally known to the Applicant, -Not family, classmates, or romantic partners n n Two by lawyers -Law Professors qualify if have been licensed to practice law. Two from employers

MPRE Score • MPRE Score must be sent directly to Admissions Office • If you have not taken the MPRE, you should register with the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) for the next scheduled administration. November 7, 2015 (late registration deadline September 24 th.

Credit Report n It will be checked – make sure it is correct

Will You Need Additional Forms?

Additional Forms n n n Divorced? Late on child support? Served in Armed Forces? Have you ever had a judgment against you? In the past ten years, have you had a bill charged off or sent to collections? In the past two years, have you been more than 60 days late on a bill payment? Do you still have unpaid debts? Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked or closed for nonpayment? Have you ever failed to file or pay your taxes? Bankruptcy? Traffic Violations? - you must complete a form for moving violation Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues? Criminal Convictions?

Past Addresses n List every permanent and temporary residence at which you have lived during the last 10 years.

Employment n List every permanent and temporary job you have held (1) since you were eighteen years of age or (2) in the last ten years (whichever is shortest).

Sign and Notarize n n n Authorization and Release Applicant Verification - Make sure the information in the Application is all correct – NO FUDGING Get forms notarized n REMEMBER! Don’t sign the forms until you are in the presence of the notary.

Application Must Always be Current n Keep your application updated

Mailing and Uploading n n n The Application is completed and submitted online. Only TWO supplementary documents will be mailed: your Certificate of Law School Graduation and the character references. All other supplementary documents must be scanned and uploaded using your online account.

Submission n Your application is not considered “Submitted” or “Filed” until all required documentation has been received. Mail your character references only when you are ready for the Admissions Office to review your application for completeness. The receipt of your references serves to notify the Admissions Office that your application is ready for review.