Jurisdiction information summary for the Northern Mariana Islands bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
The Northern Mariana Islands announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2026.
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https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
The Northern Mariana Islands requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Supreme Court
P.O. Box 502165
Saipan, MP 96950
Phone:
(670) 236-9800
Fax:
(670) 236-9702
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- July 2025: First filing deadline – May 22
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – June 5
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Dec. 22
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – Jan. 5
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
See Northern Mariana Islands bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | Yes (Details) |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
Learn more and access services here: Character & Fitness Services for MP .
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2026 |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Minimum Passing Score | 260 (Details) |
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Disclaimer:
Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission
agency directly for the most current information.