About the Exam
The nuts and bolts of the Louisiana Bar Exam. Details can change from one sitting to the next, so always confirm the current specifics with the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions.
The basics
- Nine subject areas. Five Code subjects (Civil Code I, II, and III; Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure; and Torts) and four Non-Code subjects (Business Entities; Constitutional Law; Criminal Law, Procedure & Evidence; and Federal Jurisdiction & Procedure).
- Primarily essays. Each subject is tested with multi-part essay questions and may include some multiple-choice.
- Three exam days. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with three subject exams each day.
Format & schedule
Check-in is 7:00–7:45 AM each day, and everyone clears a security checkpoint at the entrance.
Day 1Monday
Civil Code I8:00–10:00 AM
Civil Code II10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Civil Code III2:00–5:00 PM
Day 2Wednesday
Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure8:00–10:00 AM
Torts10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Business Entities2:00–5:00 PM
Day 3Friday
Constitutional Law8:00–10:00 AM
Criminal Law, Procedure & Evidence10:30 AM–12:30 PM
Federal Jurisdiction & Procedure2:00–5:00 PM
Scoring
- You pass with a total weighted score of at least 650 out of a possible 900.
- The five Code subjects count double the four Non-Code subjects, so points on Civil Code I–III, the Code of Civil Procedure, and Torts carry the most weight.
What to bring
Allowed
- Government-issued photo ID or passport
- Your laptop
- Pens, erasers, and a non-digital watch
- One clear, unlabeled water bottle per session
- Wallet, keys, earplugs, medication, tissues
Leave at home
- Cell phones and any digital devices
- Study materials of any kind
- Food, candy, or gum
- Handbags, purses, hats, and hoods
- Weapons, and anything not specifically allowed
This is a quick reference, not the official rules. The Committee on Bar Admissions is the authority on dates, deadlines, and requirements. Confirm everything at lascba.org.