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Bar Admission Agency
Supreme Court of Georgia
Office of Bar Admissions
Nathan Deal Judicial Center
330 Capitol Avenue SE, Ste. L200
Atlanta, GA 30334
| Phone | (404) 656-3490 |
|---|---|
| gabaradmissions@gasupreme.us | |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | June 1 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | June 15 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Jan. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Jan. 15 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Georgia for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
| 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 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam Minimum Passing Score | 270 |
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