Jurisdiction information summary for the Rhode Island bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
Rhode Island has announced that it intends to first administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
Visit
https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
Rhode Island requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Rhode Island Supreme Court Clerk's Office
Licht Judicial Complex
250 Benefit St., 7th Fl.
Providence, RI 02903
Phone:
(401) 222-3272
Fax:
(401) 222-3599
Email: ribarexam@courts.ri.gov
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- July 2025: First filing deadline – Feb. 1 / May 1
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – —
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Sept. 1 / Dec. 1
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – —
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
See Rhode Island bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 2 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
Learn more and access services here: Character & Fitness Services for RI .
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No |
|---|
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2028 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 270 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| 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.