NoteConnecticut has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2026. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam.
NoteConnecticut 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 Connecticut exams.
Bar Admission Agency
Connecticut Bar Examining Committee
100 Washington Street, 1st Fl.
Hartford, CT 06106-4411
| Phone | (860) 706-5135 |
|---|---|
| barexam@jud.ct.gov | |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | March 31 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | April 30 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Oct. 31 |
| February 2026: 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 | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 616 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 5 years |
| 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 Connecticut for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| 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 | 5 of past 10 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2026 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | 616 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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