Section 8 - Grading of the ExaminationA.Procedure. All examinations (except MBE) shall be graded and reviewed by the Board or by members of the Mississippi Bar under the direction of the Board. If graders who are not members of the Board are employed they must meet the requirements against conflicts of interest applicable to members of the Board under Rule II, Section 6, above. The Board shall establish specific standards by which such graders perform their duties.B.Standard for Grading. Essay and performance test questions will test the applicant's ability to reason logically, to analyze accurately legal problems, and to demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental principles of law and their application, and to perform basic legal tasks. The grade of the paper shall be measured by the reasoning power as well as by the correctness or incorrectness of the answer.C.Time Limits for Grading. Grades, exam papers and analysis shall be returned to the Bar Admissions Administrator no later than thirty (30) days following the examination. In the event of disability of an examination grader during the performance of his duties, the Board shall determine the procedures to be followed in grading the papers involved.R. Gov. Admi. Miss. Bar. 8
Effective 11/1/1991; amended effective 2/1/1998.