University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Application requirements

Deadline

Jul 01, 2026

Application fee

$0.00

Recommendations

0 to 2

Updated for 2025-2026 application cycle

In addition to the bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Admission to UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law does not guarantee that you will meet the requirements of the state bar to which you seek admission.

As of February 2020, The State of Arkansas has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination. As such, the State now requires candidates for the State's bar admission to disclose all character and fitness infractions going back to the time when the applicant was a minor, even if those records have been expunged. Please note that the list of questions below is only a portion of the potential infractions listed on the State of Arkansas' Bar character and fitness section of the application to sit for the bar examination. For more information or to speak with a State of Arkansas Bar Examination Administrator about this matter, please contact Nancie Givens, Executive Director at Nancie.Givens@arcourts.gov. We advise individuals who have a reasonable concern about past or current infractions prohibiting them from being admitted to the Arkansas bar in the future to seek advice from the Arkansas Supreme Court, Office of Professional Programs.

All applicants must respond to the following questions. If you answer "yes" to any question in this section, you must attach an addendum completely stating the facts relating to the disclosed incident(s) and the ultimate disposition of the matter. Sealed and expunged records should be disclosed. Failure to adequately disclose can be sufficient reason for refusal of admission, expulsion, or a rescinding of the law degree after conferral. In addition, please be on notice that bar jurisdictions will have access to your responses and compare them to the results of your background check performed during the bar examination application process.

CF1 -- Have you ever been arrested, served a summons, cited, questioned, indicted, taken into custody, charged, tried, or investigated for a felony, misdemeanor, infraction (not including traffic tickets), or probation violation and/or had a restraining order issued against you?

In answering this question, include all incidents as a juvenile or adult, no matter how minor the charge, whether guilty or not, whether exonerated or not, whether sentencing was withheld or suspended. Criminal and/or juvenile matters that have been expunged or sealed should also be included.
If yes, for each incident, regardless of the disposition, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail the following information:
- A detailed description of the charge;
- The date the charge was filed;
- The location of the Court where the charge was considered or filed;
- The name, address, and telephone number of each attorney you retained to assist you in defending the charge;
- The alleged factual basis for the charge;
- The final disposition of the charge, including probationary conditions. Any asserted probation violations must be detailed.

Include copies of the final order of the Court sufficient to describe the resolution of the proceeding. If the matter is pending, submit a copy of the original complaint and documentation sufficient to describe the proceeding.

CF2 - Have you ever been accused of assault or battery of another in any civil proceeding and/or had any form of a protective order issued against you? If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail:

The nature of the proceedings (state the underlying facts in detail and list all parties involved);
The court or administrative agency conducting the proceedings;
The date of the proceedings;
The case number, if any; and,

CF3 - Have you ever been accused, formally or informally, with misrepresentation, fraud, misapplication, perjury/false swearing, or misappropriation of property, either individually or in a representative capacity (i.e. as an officer of a business entity, partner, or other fiduciary relationship)? __________ If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all details, including the person or entity making the charge, the circumstances surrounding the charge, and the disposition of the charge.
CF4 - Have you ever been investigated, suspended, expelled, or disciplined, formally or informally, by any school, college or university above the high school level for academic or any other misconduct? ______ (This includes academic probation.) If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all details, including the custodian of the records of such incidents.
CF5 - Have you ever been subject to any grievance, complaint, or proceeding which either sought or resulted in your admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, discipline, citation for contempt, or fine as a member of any profession or occupation, or as the holder of public office? _____ This includes attorney disciplinary or grievance proceedings in other states. If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail:

The nature of the proceedings;
The tribunal, court, regulatory body, or administrative agency conducting the proceedings;
The date of the proceedings;
The case number, if any;
The disposition of the proceedings;
Include a copy of the final order; and,
If the matter is pending, submit a copy of the original complaint and documentation sufficient to describe the proceeding.

CF6 - Are there any facts not disclosed by your previous answers concerning your background, history, experience, or activities which may cause one to question your character, fitness, or ability to practice law? If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all relevant details.