Jurisdiction information summary for the Arkansas bar admission process.
Exam Information:
Arkansas requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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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 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines |
Details
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Maximum Score Age | 36 months (Details) |
| 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 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 270 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission
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