Arkansas Bar Admission Information
Exam Information: Arkansas requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack and MPRE study aids.
Bar Admission Agency
Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners
501 Woodlane Street, Ste. 303N
Little Rock, AR 72201
| Phone | (501) 374-1855 |
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| Fax | (501) 374-1853 |
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| Website | https://www.arcourts.gov/administration/professional-programs/asble |
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
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| July 2025: First filing deadline | April 1 |
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| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 15 |
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details available from jurisdiction |
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Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
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| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
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| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
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| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
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| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
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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 |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
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Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
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| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
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Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 270 |
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| NextGen UBE | No |
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| 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.