Bar Admission Agency
South Carolina Supreme Court
Board of Law Examiners
1231 Gervais St.
P.O. Box 11330
Columbia, SC 29211
| Phone | (803) 734-1317 |
| Fax | (803) 734-0394 |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | Jan. 10 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | Jan. 31 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Aug. 31 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Sept. 30 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines | |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | ✓ Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✕ No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact South Carolina for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 77 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✕ No |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| NextGen UBE | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |
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