A missing document is an avoidable distraction on examination morning. Put the Court’s checklist beside your bag and check the actual items, one by one, before you need to leave.
This guide draws on both images in the Supreme Court’s September 4 checklist and final reminders. Use those images alongside Bar Bulletin No. 4 and your official instructions. The checklist is a convenient reference, not a substitute for the full rules.
Documents named in the official checklist
A printed Notice of Admission (NOA).
A printed, accomplished Honor Code, Health Declaration and Liability Waiver, and the other undertakings for 2026 Bar examinees.
A valid government-issued identification document.
As a practical check, compare the documents you have with the current official forms before packing. Confirm that required entries are complete and that the printouts are readable. Keep them accessible for inspection instead of burying them beneath food, chargers, or loose notes. Do not post photographs of your NOA or identification online.
The laptop and bags
The Court’s checklist specifies one laptop with Examplify Version 3.10, one slim briefcase or messenger-type laptop bag, and one transparent bag. It also refers to other permitted personal items. The August 12 digital notice identifies the required software release more precisely as version 3.10.0 for Windows or Mac.
The final reminders say to download the AM and PM examinations and memorize log-in credentials before entering the Local Testing Center. Follow the Court’s current instructions for the relevant examination day. Our Examplify guide points to the official technical documents; it is not a reason to change a working installation or experiment with device settings during examination week.
Personal items: check permission before packing
The final reminders address food, drinks, and necessary medication, properly labeled, as well as decent and comfortable attire appropriate for a Court-sanctioned proceeding. They also tell examinees to keep unauthorized electronic devices and other prohibited items out of the examination room. Read the full permitted-item and conduct rules before deciding that a familiar everyday item is allowed.
AttyWorks’ practical suggestion is to pack from the permitted list rather than emptying an ordinary work bag into an exam bag. Everyday bags often contain items you have forgotten about. Review each compartment, then remove anything whose use or possession the official rules do not allow.
A short evening check
Open the official checklist, not a cropped repost, and compare it with what you have packed.
Review the center, entrance instructions, and the time you need to leave. Build your route around the applicable gate deadline, not the scheduled start of the exam.
Confirm food and transport arrangements with one person who can help.
Set a practical stopping time for preparation so that repeated checking does not consume the whole night.
The last two items are planning suggestions. They do not add to the Court’s requirements. If something essential is missing or unclear, consult the designated official channel rather than relying on a social-media comment that says an exception will be available.
Repeat the check before September 9 and 13
Keep your documents together after each examination day, then check the bag again for the next one. A first-day routine may reveal a transport or packing inconvenience that can be fixed during the break. The schedule reference and travel preparation guide can help you organize that review.
Make the final check about readiness, not reassurance through endless repetition. Once you have followed the current official instructions and addressed any uncertainty with the proper channel, leave yourself enough time to rest and travel calmly.
Source check: September 6, 2026. This is an independent AttyWorks editorial guide. The Supreme Court administers the examinations; its latest notices and instructions control. Check the official Bar 2026 hub for subsequent changes.
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