Bar Exam Preparation

Applicants can contact the Admissions Office to obtain copies of past essay packets*. Each packet includes the complete set of essay questions (9 essays) for a given exam, the issue grading sheet and model answer addressing all issues for each essay. The cost of these materials is $35 per set. You may order multiple sets as the essay questions are different each exam. Additionally, there are commercial bar exam preparation courses. The Board of Bar Examiners does not supply information on these vendors, though you may contact your law school for more information.

*The Board of Bar Examiners retains the copyright to all past essay packets. Current applicants may obtain the packets as set forth above for their personal bar review use only. Other use of these materials, without the express written consent of the Board of Bar Examiners is strictly prohibited.

Staff Contacts

Jon Benson
Executive Director

Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners
jbenson@osbar.org, (503) 620-0222 ext. 419

Charles Schulz
Admissions Coordinator

cschulz@osbar.org, (503) 620-0222 ext. 310

Jane Brown
Admissions Assistant

jbrown@osbar.org, (503) 620-0222 ext. 311

Lisa Oreskovich
Admissions Assistant

loreskovich@osbar.org, (503) 620-0222 ext. 316