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On Friday, the New York Court of Appeals announced that the July Bar Exam will be postponed until the fall. Nearly 10 000 students take the July Bar Exam every year in New York City.
The New York bar examination has been rescheduled for Sept. 9-10, 2020. According to the New York State Board of Law Examiners, the application period for the rescheduled exam is slated to open on May 5 at 12 a.m. and close on May 30 at 11:59 p.m.
The Day Before the Test
Lightly review any content you’re still struggling with
Get together everything you’ll need for the test
Know where the test is and how to get there
Skip the all-nighter and get a good night’s sleep
Set an alarm (or two or three)
The Day of the Test
Eat a healthy, filling breakfast
Confirm you’ve got everything you need
Go to the bathroom
Immediately Before a Test
Turn off your cell phone
Stay calm
Be positive and do your best
While the global pandemic has affected prospective bar candidates in jurisdictions across the country, the impact in New York has been especially severe. As a result, seating capacity for the September 9-10, 2020 bar exam will be sharply limited, and the Board will not be able to seat all candidates who wish to take the exam in New York.
Hundreds of recent law graduates are requesting an emergency diploma privilege that will allow them to bypass the Bar Exam. Earlier this month, the NY Senate introduced a bill that would target the COVID-19 period only.