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 |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| 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 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
| 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 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 4 of past 6 |
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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