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
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.
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 |