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For thousands of aspiring lawyers each year—particularly foreign-trained LL.M. candidates—the path to practicing in New York can feel like navigating a labyrinth. You’ve passed the bar exam. You’ve cleared the MPRE. Then someone mentions three small, deceptively simple letters: NYLE .

Note: Dates are approximate. Always confirm on the BOLE website.

The NYLE is the last, small hurdle on a long road to admission. Don’t let a forgotten registration turn it into a three-month detour. For more information, visit the NYS Board of Law Examiners website at www.nybarexam.org. The next NYLE registration deadline is [insert current upcoming date].

| Exam Date | Registration Opens | Registration Closes | |-----------|-------------------|----------------------| | February 15 | January 2 | January 25 | | April 15 | March 1 | March 25 | | September 15 | August 1 | August 25 | | December 15 | November 1 | November 25 |