Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 7.05

As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 7.05 - Time and Place
(1) Every applicant for admission by examination, by UBE score earned in another jurisdiction under Rule 19.05, and as house counsel under Rule 16.05 is required to pass a Professional Responsibility Examination as a requirement for admission. The passing score for each examination shall be determined by the Court upon the recommendation of the Board. The examination shall be the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) as given under the auspices of the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The MPRE will be conducted at the times, places and in the manner prescribed by the NCBE or its duly authorized representatives.
(2) The applicant may take the MPRE at any location where it is given, and may take it before graduation from law school. The applicant may take the MPRE as many times as is necessary to pass.
(3) The applicant must either:
(a) Achieve the passing score determined by the Court as provided in paragraph (1) above within 36 months prior to applying for admission to the Oregon State Bar or while an application is pending; or
(b) Have been admitted in another jurisdiction where passage of the MPRE is required for admission and has substantially and continuously engaged in the practice of law for at least 12 months in that jurisdiction.

Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 7.05

Revised 1/1/2023.