No he didn't have to take the bar exam
Most jurisdictions will not bar a convicted felon from admission to the bar, but a character and fitness evaluation is required of bar applicants in most jurisdictions.
you cannot practice law as a convicted felon.
A Bar exam is required only as a requisite to practice law in that state - I know of no other reason one would have to take a Bar exam.
There is not a requirement to take the bar exam. You can complete your degree and search for employment. You cannot practice law, however, without passing the exam and/or being admitted to the bar.
No. Law school graduation is required first. After that comes the bar exam.
Most states have two requirements to become licensed. You have to take the Professional Responsibility Exam and the Bar exam for your jurisdiction. Some areas of law require an additional bar exam, such as the patent bar.
"Yes. You have to pay to take the state bar exam in every state that you take it in, and have the proper schooling to even register to take it. Even if you don't pass."
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Your dad wouldn't have to retake the bar exam if YOU moved states. However, if your DAD moved from Kentucky to Hawaii, then he would have to take the bar exam there.
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