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North Dakota - Admission, Eligibility, Deadlines, Fees and Scores

Bar Admission Agency

North Dakota State Board of Law Examiners

Judicial Wing, 1st Fl.
600 E. Boulevard Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58505-0530

Phone: (701) 328-4201
Fax: (701) 328-4480

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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required ✓ Yes
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility ✕ No
July 2026: First filing deadline March 15
July 2026: Late filing deadline May 1
February 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 1
February 2027: Late filing deadline Nov. 1
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees Details available from the jurisdiction.

Score Portability

Accepts Legacy UBE Score ✓ Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score 260
Accepts NextGen UBE Score ✓ Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score 610
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026
Maximum Score Age 2 years / 5 years
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement ✕ No
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores ✕ No

See the Comprehensive Guide for details regarding MBE score transfers.

Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Character & Fitness Services for ND

MPRE Requirements

MPRE Required ✓ Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score 85
MPRE Score Time Parameters Details available from the jurisdiction.

Admission on Motion

Rules Provide for Admission on Motion ✓ Yes
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements Details available from the jurisdiction.
Number of Years of Practice Required 4 of past 5

Bar Exam

NextGen UBE ✓ Yes
Date First Administration July 2027
Minimum Passing Score 610
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement ✕ No
Legacy UBE ✓ Yes
Date Final Administration February 2027
Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score 260
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement ✕ No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam ✕ No
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