Bar Admission Agency
Committee on Admissions
D.C. Court of Appeals
430 E St. NW, Rm. 123
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 879-2710
Fax: (202) 879-2794
Email: coa@dcappeals.gov
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines | |
| July 2026: First filing deadline | March 31 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | — |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Nov. 21 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | — |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
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
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | February 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 616 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | July 2027 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |