Bar Admission Agency
Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners
16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd.
Tigard, OR 97281-1935
| Phone | (503) 431-6310 |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2026: First filing deadline | April 15 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | May 15 |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Nov. 15 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | Dec. 15 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines | View Details |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | View Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 615 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
| 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 Oregon for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | View Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | View Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 615 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| Legacy UBE | No |
| Date Final Administration | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |