Jurisdiction information summary for the New Jersey bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
New Jersey has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
Visit
https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
New Jersey requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners
P.O. Box 973
Trenton, NJ 08625-0973
Phone:
(609) 815-2911
Fax:
(609) 815-2913
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
Filing Deadlines
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- July 2025: First filing deadline – March 31
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – April 15 / April 30
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Oct. 31
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – Nov. 15 / Nov. 30
Application Filing Fees
See New Jersey bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 36 months (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
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 |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| 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.