New york bar examiners

The New York State Board of Law Examiners (BOLE) is responsible for administering the New York State Bar Examination (NYBE) to candidates seeking admission to the New York State Bar. The BOLE is a state agency that is responsible for ensuring that candidates who take the bar exam meet the qualifications and standards set by the New York State Court of Appeals.

Here are some key facts about the New York State Board of Law Examiners:

  1. Composition: The BOLE is composed of 15 members, including 10 attorneys who are appointed by the Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, 3 non-attorney members who are appointed by the Governor, and 2 members who are appointed by the New York State Bar Association.
  2. Responsibilities: The BOLE is responsible for:
    • Administering the New York State Bar Examination (NYBE) to candidates seeking admission to the New York State Bar.
    • Reviewing and evaluating the qualifications and applications of candidates seeking admission to the New York State Bar.
    • Conducting investigations and hearings to determine the eligibility of candidates for admission to the New York State Bar.
    • Maintaining the integrity and security of the bar examination process.
  3. Bar Examination: The NYBE is a two-day examination that tests a candidate's knowledge and skills in the following areas:
    • Civil Procedure
    • Criminal Procedure
    • Contracts
    • Evidence
    • Family Law
    • Real Property
    • Torts
    • Trusts and Estates
  4. Passing Score: The passing score for the NYBE is 266 out of 400 points.
  5. Admission Requirements: To be eligible to take the NYBE, a candidate must:
    • Be at least 18 years old.
    • Be a graduate of a law school that is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA).
    • Have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of law study.
    • Have passed the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).
  6. Reciprocity: New York State has a reciprocity agreement with several other states, which allows attorneys who are licensed in those states to practice law in New York without taking the NYBE.

Some notable members of the New York State Board of Law Examiners include:

  1. Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and Chair of the BOLE.
  2. Hon. Paul G. Feinman, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and Vice Chair of the BOLE.
  3. Hon. Rolando T. Acosta, Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and member of the BOLE.
  4. Hon. Eugene P. Pigott Jr., Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals and member of the BOLE.
  5. Hon. Michael J. Garcia, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and member of the BOLE.

Please note that the composition of the BOLE may change over time, and the information provided above may not be up-to-date.