Admission to the Practice of Law in Ohio
The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced its intention to administer the NextGen Bar Exam starting in July 2028.
For more information about the NextGen Bar exam, visit National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) website.
More information will be posted on this site as it is available.
Under the Ohio Constitution, the Supreme Court has exclusive authority to regulate admission to the practice of law, the discipline of attorneys, and all other matters relating to the practice of law. Pursuant to this constitutional grant of authority, the Supreme Court has promulgated Rules for the Government of the Bar. Rule I addresses admission to practice.
Contact Information
Office of Bar Admissions
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 5th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Director:
Michel Jendretzky, Esq.
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