The Committee on Bar Admissions administers a written examination, which consists of two parts: A nine-part written examination (Part I). Part I is primarily essay and may include multiple-choice questions.

Part I: Nine-Part Exam includes:

• Civil Code I
• Civil Code II
• Civil Code III
• Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure
• Torts
• Business Entities
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law, Procedure and Evidence
• Federal Jurisdiction and Procedure

Step 1: The JDI will review previous writing samples provided by the client. These writing samples are either timed or untimed samples. 

Step 2: The JDI will assess the clients’ strengths and weaknesses and provide written and oral feedback. 

Step 3: Throughout the program, the student is expected to complete multiple timed essays and correct their mistakes. 

Step 4: The JDI performs oral think-a-louds to aid the client in understanding how they could improve their issue spotting, develop a concise analysis, and accurately recall the law.