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Arizona - Admission, Eligibility, Deadlines, Fees and Scores

NoteArizona has announced that it intends to first administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam.

NoteArizona requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack which includes MBE, MEE, and MPT study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for Arizona exams.

Bar Admission Agency

Arizona Supreme Court Committees on Examinations and Character and Fitness

1501 W. Washington, #104
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3225

Phone (602) 452-3971
Fax (602) 452-3958
Email attorneyadmissions@courts.az.gov
Website Visit Website

Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required No
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility No
July 2026: First filing deadline Mar. 31
July 2026: Late filing deadline April 30
February 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 31
February 2027: Late filing deadline Nov. 30
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees Details available from the jurisdiction.

Score Portability

Accepts Legacy UBE Score Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score 270
Accepts NextGen UBE Score Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026
Maximum Score Age 5 years
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores No

Character & Fitness Investigations

This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Arizona for filing instructions.

MPRE Requirements

MPRE Required Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score 85
MPRE Score Time Parameters Details available from the jurisdiction.

Admission on Motion

Rules Provide for Admission on Motion Yes
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements Details available from the jurisdiction.
Number of Years of Practice Required 3 of past 5

Bar Exam

NextGen UBE Yes
Date First Administration July 2027
Minimum Passing Score TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement Yes
Legacy UBE Yes
Date Final Administration February 2027
Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score 270
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam No
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.
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