Jurisdiction information summary for the Virgin Islands bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
The Virgin Islands announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2026.
Visit
https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
The Virgin Islands requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Committee of Bar Examiners
Supreme Court of the Virgin Islands
P.O. Box 590
St Thomas, VI 804
Phone:
(340) 774-2237
Fax:
(340) 777-2258
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No (Details) |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- 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. 2
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
See Virgin Islands bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| 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 VI .
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Date Final Administration (Legacy UBE) | February 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration (NextGen UBE) | July 2026 |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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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.