Jurisdiction information summary for the Oklahoma bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
Oklahoma has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027.
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https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
Oklahoma requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners
Oklahoma Bar Center
1901 N. Lincoln Blvd.
P.O. Box 53036
Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3036
Phone:
(405) 416-7075
Fax:
(405) 528-4103
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
| 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 | 260 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No (Details) |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types in Oklahoma. Before proceeding, review jurisdiction-specific requirements to determine which application types use NCBE investigations.
Learn more and access services here: Character & Fitness Services for OK .
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 | 5 of past 7 (Details) |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2027 |
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 260 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2027 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | 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.