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.
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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