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Guam - Admission, Eligibility, Deadlines, Fees and Scores

Bar Admission Agency

Supreme Court of Guam

Guam Judicial Center, #300
120 W. O'Brien Dr.
Hagatna, GU 96910-5174

Phone (671) 475-3120
Fax (671) 475-3140
Email hgutierrezarroyo@guamcourts.gov
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required ✓ Yes
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility ✕ No

Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

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  • July 2025: First filing deadline – May 1
  • July 2025: Late filing deadline – June 1
  • February 2026: First filing deadline – Dec. 1
  • February 2026: Late filing deadline – Jan. 1

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees

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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 ✕ No

Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Process Overview

Submission

Requirements, deadlines, and processing times vary among jurisdictions. Application processes are determined solely by the jurisdiction to which you are applying. Contact your jurisdiction for specific application instructions and deadlines.

Application and Fee

Completing and submitting a character and fitness application is only part of the bar application process.

View NCBE Fee Schedule

How to Apply

Please visit your jurisdiction’s website for submission instructions. If your jurisdiction requires you to complete an NCBE application, it can be accessed from your NCBE Account.

Submit all requested documentation with the application. Incomplete or inaccurate responses will cause delay.

NCBE Account

Processing by NCBE

NCBE may contact the schools, employers, courts, etc., identified in your application to gather relevant information. A prompt response to any inquiries from NCBE staff is required to prevent delays. The jurisdiction to which you are applying may also contact you and others to gather information. If NCBE conducts an investigation, you may log in to your NCBE account to view status updates and you should monitor your email, NCBE Account, and text messages in case our investigators need additional information.

Final Review

The jurisdiction will review your application materials and, in some instances, NCBE's investigation report, and may require you to provide additional information or explanation or to appear for a personal interview. NCBE makes no determinations or recommendations regarding who is eligible or ineligible to practice law. Jurisdictions make this determination.

Character & Fitness Services for Guam

MPRE Requirements

MPRE Required ✓ Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score 80
MPRE Score Time Parameters View Details

Admission on Motion

Rules Provide for Admission on Motion ✕ No
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements View 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
Jurisdiction-Drafted Minimum Passing Score 132.5

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