2016 Admissions to the Bar by Examination, on Motion, and by Diploma Privilege

(Note: Some jurisdictions have relatively low percentages of on-motion admissions, which may not be easily visible in this charts. Please refer to the accompanying chart on Admissions to the Bar by Type, 2012–2016 and Admissions by Diploma Privilege, 2012–2016.

 

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