This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Complainants are required to use the State Bar's current grievance form, effective September 1, 2023, to report attorney misconduct. A grievance can be submitted electronically at , or the current grievance form can be downloaded from there.
Unlike the American Bar Association (ABA), the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) is a mandatory bar.
If you have a Texas state ID card or driver license, it will be listed as a number (probably eight digits) labeled ID or DL on the front of the card. If you don't have a state ID card or a license, you don't have a state ID number.
The UBE has three parts: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), (2) the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and (3) the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The highest possible scaled score over these three parts is 400, and a test-taker must achieve a scaled score of 270 or higher to pass in Texas.
The Texas State Bar Exam is a formidable hurdle for law school graduates, encompassing not only the challenge of mastering extensive legal knowledge but also the need for psychological resilience and effective preparation strategies.
Other Licensing Requirements. Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness. Score 85 or higher on the MPRE. Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5). Complete the Texas Law Course. Be willing to take the required Oath.