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
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2028 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| 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 |