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
Email: gabaradmissions@gasupreme.us
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines | |
| 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 |
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 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| 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 |