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Connecticut - Admission, Eligibility, Deadlines, Fees and Scores

Jurisdiction information summary for the Connecticut bar admission process.

NextGen Exam Notice: Connecticut 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.
Exam Information: Connecticut 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

Email: barexam@jud.ct.gov

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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required No  (Details)
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility Yes  (Details)
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines Details
  • 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

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  (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 Connecticut for filing instructions.

MPRE Requirements

MPRE Required Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score 80
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 5 of past 10

Bar Exam

Legacy UBE Yes
Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) February 2026
Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score 266
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement No
NextGen UBE Yes
Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) July 2026
NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score 616
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement No  (Details)
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam No  (Details)

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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.
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