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Bar examinations


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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series consists of copies of bar examinations administered to candidates seeking admission to practice law in the State of New York. Questions test both substantive and adjective law. Later volumes contain exam questions with "yes" or "no" answers. Notes on applicable statutes or cases are often provided to justify answers.
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Bar examinations
Quantity:

5 cubic feet

34 volumes

Inclusive Dates:
1901-1915, 1928-1965
Series Number:
J2027

Arrangement

Rough chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of copies of bar examinations administered to candidates seeking admission to practice law in the State of New York. Questions test both substantive and adjective law. Later volumes in the series contain exam questions with "yes" or "no" answers; notes on applicable statutes or cases are often provided to justify answers.

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