Jurisdiction information summary for the Alaska bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
Alaska has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
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Exam Information:
Alaska requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Law Examiners Committee
Alaska Bar Association
840 K Street, Ste. 100
Anchorage, AK 99510-0279
Phone: (907) 272-7469
Fax: (907) 272-2932
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines |
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | See Alaska’s fee schedule and chart details on the NCBE website or the Alaska Bar Association website. |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance of NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 5 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Alaska directly for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | See Alaska’s MPRE score time-parameter chart on the NCBE website. |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | See Alaska’s admission-on-motion chart for details. |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2028 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 270 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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Disclaimer:
Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission
agency directly for the most current information.