About NCBE
The National Conference of Bar Examiners, founded in 1931, is a not-for-profit corporation that develops licensing tests for bar admission and provides character and fitness investigation services. NCBE also provides testing, research, and educational services to jurisdictions; provides services to bar applicants on behalf of jurisdictions; and acts as a national clearinghouse for information about the bar examination and bar admissions.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
NCBE promotes fairness, integrity, and best practices in admission to the legal profession for the benefit and protection of the public. We serve admission authorities, courts, the legal education community, and candidates by providing high-quality
- assessment products, services, and research;
- character investigations; and
- informational and educational resources and programs.
Media Kit
Members of the media can find fast facts about NCBE, information about our areas of expertise, and links to publications, images, and other resources on our Media Kit page.
Awards
NCBE sponsors annual awards recognizing outstanding work in bar admissions by a state bar examiner or board member, supporting graduate student research in the fields of testing and measurement, and supporting graduate student and faculty research related to validity and fairness in testing.
Job Announcements
Interested in joining NCBE? Learn more about what it’s like to work here and browse our list of current job openings below.
Technical Advisory Panel
NCBE’s Technical Advisory Panel of measurement experts provides technical and psychometric guidance to NCBE’s research staff.