NextGen Exam Notice: New York 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 York requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack which includes MBE, MEE, and MPT study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for New York exams.
Bar Admission Agency
New York State Board of Law Examiners
Corporate Plaza, Bldg. #3
254 Washington Ave. Extension
Albany, NY 12203
| Phone | (518) 453-5990 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (518) 452-5729 |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | March 31 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | — |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Oct. 31 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | — |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact New York for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
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| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2028 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | 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.