Hi. I am a foreign lawyer, filed my online evaluation form with NYBole, and submitted all the required documents last October 2013 (I received NYBole's confirmation of receipt of my documents in October 2013).

I plan to take the NY bar exam in July 2014 and I'm getting a little worried. My other friends who took the NY bar told me that it takes approximately ten to twelve weeks from receipt of all documents to get NY Bole's approval/rejection. (I know that the site states that it will take at least six months)

How long did it take NY Bole to determine your eligibility to take the NY bar (in cases of foreign law study)? Is it proper to follow up with them and inquire on the status of my application? Your replies will be of great help. Thanks in advance!

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I filed my online evaluation form with NYBole around December and haven't heard from them yet. I called them and they said that they will be going through foreign lawyers' applications in April, and determine eligibility as soon as possible. I am worried because I submitted mine late but I was told I should still get an answer by the registration deadline. I hope this helps. S

I'm also awaiting word on my eligibility.

Do you both have the required courses from the list produced by NY BOLE? If yes, then the decision is just a formality. If not, good luck.

I'm not applying under the curative provision (which requires an LLM).

I'm not applying under the curative provision (which requires an LLM).

NYS BOLE allowed a lawyer from my country to sit in the July 2014 exams without an LLM. I'm aware of the precedent. Have no interest in applying for the CA Bar (as of now).

NYS BOLE allowed a lawyer from my country to sit in the July 2014 exams without an LLM. I'm aware of the precedent. Have no interest in applying for the CA Bar (as of now).

I am aware of what I have to do.

Hi! I am waiting for a determination. I submitted my documents in late October. I am just wondering if you received a timely determination. Also, I want to know when is the last date for you to receive the determination (I believe is June 15), is that true?

Hi. I am a foreign lawyer, filed my online evaluation form with NYBole, and submitted all the required documents last October 2013 (I received NYBole's confirmation of receipt of my documents in October 2013).

I plan to take the NY bar exam in July 2014 and I'm getting a little worried. My other friends who took the NY bar told me that it takes approximately ten to twelve weeks from receipt of all documents to get NY Bole's approval/rejection. (I know that the site states that it will take at least six months)

How long did it take NY Bole to determine your eligibility to take the NY bar (in cases of foreign law study)? Is it proper to follow up with them and inquire on the status of my application? Your replies will be of great help. Thanks in advance!