Kentucky Bar Admission Information
NextGen Exam Notice: Kentucky intends to first administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027.
Exam Information: Kentucky requires MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
| Agency | Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions |
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| Address | 1510 Newtown Pike, Ste. 156, Lexington, KY 40511-1255 |
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| Phone | (859) 246-2381 |
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| Fax | (859) 246-2385 |
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| Email | info@kyoba.org |
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
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| July 2025 First Filing Deadline | Feb. 1 |
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| July 2025 Late Filing Deadline | Mar. 10 / May 10 |
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| February 2026 First Filing Deadline | Oct. 1 |
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| February 2026 Late Filing Deadline | Dec. 10 |
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Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
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| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 616 |
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| Maximum Score Age | 5 years |
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Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Kentucky for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
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Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
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| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
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Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Date Final Administration | February 2027 |
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| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
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| NextGen UBE | Yes |
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| Date First Administration | July 2027 |
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| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | 616 |
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| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction directly for the most current information.