Bar Admission Agency
Kansas Board of Law Examiners
Kansas Judicial Center
301 SW 10th Avenue, 1st Fl.
Topeka, KS 66612-1507
Phone: (785) 296-8410
Fax: (785) 296-1028
Email: admissions@kscourts.gov
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2026: First filing deadline | March 1 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | April 1 |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Oct. 1 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines and Fees | View Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | Varies View Details |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 5 years View Details |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores |
✓ Yes View Details |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Kansas for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | View Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion |
✓ Yes View Details |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | View Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | February 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |