New Jersey Bar Admission Information
NextGen Exam Notice: New Jersey has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
Exam Information: New Jersey requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners
P.O. Box 973
Trenton, NJ 08625-0973
| Phone | (609) 815-2911 |
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| Fax | (609) 815-2913 |
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| Website | https://www.njbarexams.org |
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
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| July 2025: First filing deadline | March 31 |
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| July 2025: Late filing deadline | April 15 / April 30 |
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| February 2026: First filing deadline | Oct. 31 |
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| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Nov. 15 / Nov. 30 |
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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 | TBA |
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| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
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| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
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| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
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| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
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| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
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Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact New Jersey for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
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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 2028 |
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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 2028 |
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| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
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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's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.