Jurisdiction information summary for the Hawaii bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
Hawaii has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
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https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
Hawaii requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Board of Examiners
Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii
Ali‘iolani Hale, Rm. 103
417 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813-2912
Phone: (808) 539-4919
Fax: (808) 539-4978
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
|
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
Character & Fitness Services for HI
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam Minimum Passing Score | 132 (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.