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 |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | Jan. 7 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | March 4 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Oct. 7 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Nov. 4 |
| 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.