Jurisdiction information summary for the South Carolina bar admission process.
Exam Information:
South Carolina requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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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
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- 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 Fees
See South Carolina bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| 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 | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| NextGen UBE | 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
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