Jurisdiction information summary for the Puerto Rico bar admission process.
Bar Admission Agency
Board of Bar Examiners
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Supreme Court
P.O. Box 9022392
San Juan, PR 00902-2392
Phone:
(787) 289-0170
Fax:
(787) 289-0169
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No (Details) |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- July 2025: First filing deadline – TBA
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – —
- February 2026: First filing deadline – TBA
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – —
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
See Puerto Rico bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Puerto Rico directly for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | No |
|---|
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No |
|---|
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Minimum Passing Score | — (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.