Maryland Bar Admission Information
Note: Maryland is administering the NextGen UBE in July 2026.
Note: Maryland requires the NextGen UBE and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
Maryland State Board of Law Examiners
Judiciary A-POD, 580 Taylor Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21401
| Phone |
(410) 260-3640 |
| Website |
https://www.mdcourts.gov/ble |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required |
No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility |
Yes |
| July 2026 First Filing Deadline |
May 1 |
| February 2027 First Filing Deadline |
Dec. 1 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score |
Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score |
266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score |
Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score |
616 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score |
July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age |
3 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement |
Yes |
Character & Fitness Investigations
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required |
Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score |
85 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion |
Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required |
3 of past 5 or 10 total |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE |
Yes |
| Date First Administration |
July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score |
616 |
| Legacy UBE |
No |
| Date Final Administration |
February 2026 |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam |
No |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, consult the jurisdiction directly for current information.