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 |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
- 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 (NextGen UBE) | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | 610 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE | ✕ No |
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |