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Frequently Asked Questions
The preadmission course and the admissions process, generally
Registration for the preadmission course
The online video course
Accessibility to the online video course
Confirming completion of the online video course
Live preadmission seminar courses
- Can I attend the live program or complete the video course before I am eligible for admission?
No. Completing the course before you receive notification that you have passed the exam or that you qualify for admission through reciprocity is premature. If you certify completion before you are eligible for admission, it will not count.
- Can I attend the live program or watch the video and get MCLE credit?
No. This course satisfies only the preadmission education requirement for admission to practice law in Washington. MCLE credits are not available for this course.
- Do I have to take this course if I took a similar class, in another state?
Yes. APR 5 requires that all admittees to the Washington bar take the course prior to admission.
- I have made arrangements through the office of admissions to take the oath of attorney.
Do I need to take the New Lawyer Education Course before then?
No. APR 5 does not specify in what order to complete the admission requirements.
- When can I expect to be admitted?
Contact
admissions@wsba.org for any follow-up questions about the admissions process.
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- Must I register to take the New Lawyer Education Course?
It depends. If live programs are available and you wish to attend, you must register online
at least 24 hours before the course. Registration is accessible through the New Lawyer Education homepage http://www.wsbacle.org/nle. You do not need to register to watch the video series.
- What information do I need in order to register?
New Applicants
You will need an email address, your 7-digit WSBA applicant identification number (found on your WSBA New Admittee Licensing Form), and the month and year you took the bar exam.
Former WSBA Members
You will need an email address, your WSBA bar number, and the month and year you took the bar exam.
Reciprocity Applicant
You will need an email address and your 7-digit WSBA applicant identification number (found on your WSBA New Admittee Licensing Form). Enter "Rule 18" for the bar exam date.
- How can I locate my 7-digit applicant ID number?
The ID number should be on correspondence you received from WSBA Admissions.
To help locate your applicant identification number click here for an example of a letter sent to you by admissions. Contact
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- What is the format of the online course?
The online course is a series of six downloadable videos. There is a downloadable coursebook in PDF format.
- Do I have to watch the online video in a single session?
No. You may watch the video in several sittings. It is easy to fast-forward to where you left off. However, when you access the video at subsequent sittings, the video will not automatically remember where you left off, so it is important that you note the spot where you left off.
- For the online course, is it okay to just read the coursebook (PDF version)?
No. Simply downloading, reading, or printing the "New Lawyer Education" coursebook does not satisfy the course requirement. You must watch the six part video series online. The coursebook augments the lectures, but is not a substitute.
- Does the WSBA track my viewing of the video course?
No, the WSBA does not track your viewing. Applicants are responsible for
watching the entire video series and for confirming that they watched it via
online verification. Admissions will not continue to process your application
unless you confirm that you watched the video series. By confirming viewing, you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that you have watched all segments of the New Lawyer Education Program.
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- What can I do if I do not have Internet access?
If you do not have access to the Internet at home or work, you may need to use a computer available at a public library, law school, or a store with a business center. Although the course itself is free, applicants are responsible for their own Internet access.
- I have been unable to get the online video to work on my computer.
In order to view the New Lawyer Education video series you will need to have installed on your computer
Windows Media Player or a similar media player. You can download Windows Media Player here. Mac users can
view Windows Media Player files by downloading Flip4MacTM (free)
here.
- I am not allowed to download anything on my work computer. What should I do?
In order to view the New Lawyer Education video series you will need to be
able to download files to your computer. If your work place does not allow this, you may need to view the video from another location.
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- How do I verify that I watched the online video series?
The link to the confirmation form can be found here
- I completed the Confirmation Form online; however, I did not receive any confirmation email. Are we supposed to get some type of confirmation after completing and submitting the form?
Once you enter your name, address, registration number, etc., and submit the form, you will see a screen that gives you the option to print your confirmation for your records. You will receive no other confirmation.
- What happens after I submit my Confirmation Form?
At that point, your confirmation enters the secure online database. We send the list of confirmations to Admissions every workday; Admissions will complete the processing of your application. If you have further questions about the admission process, please contact the Admissions Department at
admissions@wsba.org
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- How can I determine if my registration to attend a live seminar has been received?
You will receive an email acknowledging your order for the course. It looks like this:
| Code | Product | Quantity |
Price/Ea. | Total |
| NLESEAF07 | King County Bar Young Lawyers Division Preadmission Education Program | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Sales Tax: | $0.00 |
| Total: | $0.00 |
Although the confirmation email does not show the registration date and time, it shows the course for which you registered.
- If I want to attend a live seminar, do I have to register for one in my county of residence?
No. You can take the course at the location of your choice. Please register for only one location. Typically, live seminars occur from mid-May to mid-June and mid-October to mid-November. Registration opens for live courses approximately May 1 or October 1. All locations offering live seminars are indicated on the
New Lawyer Education course registration website.
- I have registered for a live seminar, but will not be able to stay for the entire program. Can I get partial credit for attending part of the seminar?
No. Partial credit is not available for the
New Lawyer Education course. You should cancel your registration, register for a different program, or complete the course online.
- How do I verify that I completed the New Lawyer Education seminar?
If you attend a live program, be sure to sign the attendance roster at the seminar site. If you do not sign in, you will not receive credit for attendance. The attendance roster will be given to the Admissions Department following the seminar.
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