Washington
Jurisdiction and Bar Admission Information
Note Washington is administering the NextGen UBE in July 2026. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam.
Important As of October 1, 2025, the State of Washington requires NCBE to collect sales tax on its character and fitness investigation services from anyone submitting an application to the State Bar of Washington.
Note Washington requires the following NCBE exams: the NextGen UBE and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase NextGen study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for Washington exams.
Bar Admission Agency
Washington State Bar Association
1325 4th Ave., Ste. 600
Seattle, WA 98101-2539
| Phone | (206) 727-8209 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (206) 727-8313 |
| admissions@wsba.org | |
| 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 | March 5 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | April 5 |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Oct. 5 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | — |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details available from the jurisdiction. |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 260 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 610 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 40 months |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
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 | 1 of past 3 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date First Administration | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 610 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Legacy UBE | No |
| Date Final Administration | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |