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 |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
- 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.
Process Overview
Submission
Requirements, deadlines, and processing times vary among jurisdictions. Application processes are determined solely by the jurisdiction to which you are applying. Contact your jurisdiction for specific application instructions and deadlines.
Application and Fee
Contact the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners for specific FLC application instructions and deadlines. Completing and submitting a character and fitness application is only part of the bar application process.
How to Apply
NCBE conducts investigations on Foreign Legal Consultant (FLC) applicants only. All other applicants should contact the Virginia Board of Bar Examiners for filing instructions.
Please visit your jurisdiction’s website for submission instructions. FLC applicants can access the application by logging in to their NCBE Account.
Submit all requested documentation with the application. Incomplete or inaccurate responses will cause delay.
Processing by NCBE
NCBE may contact the schools, employers, courts, etc., identified in your application to gather relevant information. A prompt response to any inquiries from NCBE staff is required to prevent delays. The jurisdiction to which you are applying may also contact you and others to gather information. If NCBE conducts an investigation, you may log in to your NCBE account to view status updates and you should monitor your email, NCBE Account, and text messages in case our investigators need additional information.
Final Review
The jurisdiction will review your application materials and, in some instances, NCBE's investigation report, and may require you to provide additional information or explanation or to appear for a personal interview. NCBE makes no determinations or recommendations regarding who is eligible or ineligible to practice law. Jurisdictions make this determination.
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 (NextGen UBE) | July 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score (Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam) | 140 |
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