Attorney
MassachusettsActive
This record was last updated on May 9, 2018, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- Not reported
- Background check
- None
Anyone who plans to practice law in Massachusetts must apply for admission to the Massachusetts Bar. Detailed information about how to apply and be licensed to practice law as an attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bar can be obtained from the Supreme Judicial Court Clerk's Office at 617-557-1050 or the Board of Bar Examiners at 617-482-4466. Bar Admissions are governed by SJC Chapter Three
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Degree required
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Board of Bar Examiners
- Address
- 77 Franklin Street Room 501 Boston, MA 02110
- Phone
- (617) 482-4467
- Licence page
- https://www.mass.gov/attorney-services
- Last updated
- May 9, 2018
Occupations (O*NET)
- Attorney 23-1011.00
Source and verification
This record is Massachusetts's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Board of Bar Examiners — see the issuing body section above.
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