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Get Ready for the NextGen UBE

Learn when your jurisdiction will first administer the NextGen UBE, review minimum passing scores and other policies, and find resources to help you prepare.

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Upcoming Exam Dates

MPRE Dates

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Registration Deadline
June 11, 2026
Test Administration
August 11, 2026
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August 12, 2026
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NextGen UBE Dates

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Test Administration
July 28–29, 2026
Test Administration
February 23–24, 2027
Test Administration
July 27–28, 2027
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UBE Dates

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Test Administration
July 28–29, 2026
Test Administration
February 23–24, 2027
Test Administration
July 27–28, 2027
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Find Your Path

Whether you’re a law student, recent graduate, educator, or practitioner, start here to find the information you need.

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Prepare for the MPRE

Learn how to register, request accommodations, and get ready for the MPRE.

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Study for the Bar Exam

Prepare for the bar exam with authentic NCBE practice materials.

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Research Jurisdictions

Find bar admission requirements and explore score transfer rules.

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Transfer Exam Scores

Transfer your MPRE, legacy UBE, NextGen UBE, or MBE score to a jurisdiction.

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Official NextGen UBE Study Aids

Get ready for the NextGen UBE with authentic NCBE study aids.

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    Forty Jurisdictions Have Announced Participation in NextGen UBE Score Portability

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    Learn about the expanding landscape of score portability for the NextGen UBE.

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    Refreshed NextGen Examinees’ Guide Published

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    A refreshed version of the Official Examinees’ Guide to the NextGen UBE, July 2026–February 2027, is now available.

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    Where Jurisdictions Stand on the NextGen UBE

    Jurisdictions

    Compare NextGen UBE passing scores and policies by jurisdiction.

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    NCBE Publishes Updated Standard Character Report Application

    Character and Fitness

    The release of the updated application follows the completion of a comprehensive four-year review.

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    2025 Bar Exam by the Numbers

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    Review data about the bar exam, MPRE, and more.

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    NCBE Report Confirms NextGen UBE Ready for Launch

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    NCBE has published a comprehensive report on NextGen UBE research and development.

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    FAQ About Bar Admissions: NextGen UBE Study Aids and Sourcebooks

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    Read an overview of available study resources for the NextGen UBE.

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    2025 Year in Review

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    NCBE’s annual Year in Review publication highlights the work of NCBE’s volunteers and staff in fulfilling its mission.

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