Bar Admission Agency
Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners
501 Woodlane Street, Ste. 303N
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 374-1855
Fax: (501) 374-1853
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | April 1 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 15 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✕ No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Arkansas for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 270 |
| NextGen UBE | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |