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
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines | |
| 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 |
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 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| 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 |