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Bar examination is a test that a person must pass to become a lawyer. It has two parts: a multiple choice test and an essay test. The multiple choice test is the same in every state, and the essay test is different for each state. Some states also have a test to see how well the person can do lawyer work.
Bar examination is a test that a person must pass to become a licensed attorney. It is a written exam that is different in every state, but most exams include a national multiple-choice test called the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and an essay portion that tests federal and state laws. Some states also have a performance test to assess lawyering skills.
These examples show that each state has its own bar examination, and passing the exam is necessary to become a licensed attorney in that state.