Virginia
Jurisdiction and Bar Admission Information
Note Virginia has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam.
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Bar Admission Agency
Virginia Board of Bar Examiners
2201 W. Broad St., #101
Richmond, VA 23220-2022
| Phone | (804) 367-0412 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (804) 367-0416 |
| 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 | May 10 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | — |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Dec. 15 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | — |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2028 |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | Yes |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations only for those seeking to be certified as Foreign Legal Consultants (FLC) in Virginia.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Legacy UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score | 140 |
Disclaimer:
Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.