La. Supreme Court Announces Method of Administration of July 2021 Bar Exam Upon the recommendation of the Committee on Bar Admissions (COBA), the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order announcing the method of administering the July 2021 Louisiana Bar Examination due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Review the Court Order. The July 2021 remote bar examination will be in open-book format, with no live monitoring or proctoring. The exam will be administered utilizing the services of a third-party software vendor. Applicants will download the software onto their personal computer to facilitate viewing and responding to examination questions. The Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions will publish information regarding the third-party software vendor no later than May 1, 2021. Chief Justice John L. Weimer said, “Faced with ongoing developments of the pandemic, it is important that we keep safety at the forefront while remaining vigilant in fairly administering the bar exam. Louisiana is not alone in its approach. According to the National Conference of Bar Examiners, to date, 22 states have announced the need to administer the bar exam remotely. I’d like to thank COBA volunteers and staff who work so diligently in preparation and administration of the bar examination. I also wish the applicants success.” Applicants must complete all other requirements for admission as set forth in Louisiana Supreme Court Rule XVII, including satisfying character and fitness requirements and passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination.