Jurisdiction information summary for the North Carolina bar admission process.
Exam Information:
North Carolina requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Board of Law Examiners of the State of North Carolina
5510 Six Forks Rd., Ste. 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone:
(919) 848-4229
Fax:
(919) 848-4277
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines |
Details
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact North Carolina for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| 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 | 4 of past 6 (Details) |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 270 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | No |
| 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.