Bar Admission Agency
Board of Examiners, Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii
Aliʻiolani Hale, Rm. 103
417 S. King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813-2912
Phone: (808) 539-4919
Fax: (808) 539-4978
Email: baradmissions@courts.hawaii.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 | April 1 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | — |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Nov. 1 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | — |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✕ No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✕ No |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score | 132 |