Bar Admission Agency
Committee of Bar Examiners
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
P.O. Box 590
St. Thomas, VI 00804
| Phone | (340) 774-2237 |
| Fax | (340) 777-2258 |
| baradmissions@visupremecourt.org | |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
- July 2026: First filing deadline – May 1
- July 2026: Late filing deadline – —
- February 2027: First filing deadline – Dec. 1
- February 2027: Late filing deadline – —
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 616 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
| 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 | 75 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score | 616 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE | ✕ No |
| Date Final Administration | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |