District of Columbia Bar Admission Information
Registration Notice: Registration for the February 2026 DC bar exam opens November 25, 2025 and closes December 5, 2025 or when seats are filled.
NextGen Exam Notice: District of Columbia intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in February 2028.
Exam Information: District of Columbia requires the MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
| Agency | Committee on Admissions, D.C. Court of Appeals |
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| Address | 430 E St. NW, Rm. 123, Washington, DC 20001 |
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| Phone | (202) 879-2710 |
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| Fax | (202) 879-2794 |
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| Email | coa@dcappeals.gov |
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
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| July 2025 First Filing Deadline | March 31 |
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| February 2026 First Filing Deadline | See supplementary remarks |
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Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
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| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
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| Maximum Score Age | 5 years |
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Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
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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 |
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Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Date Final Administration | July 2027 |
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| NextGen UBE | Yes |
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| Date First Administration | February 2028 |
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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.