Alaska

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Alaska has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen UBE in July 2028. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

Alaska requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit Official NCBE Study Aids to purchase study aids to help prepare for Alaska exams. 

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
No
Details
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Details
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

May 1

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Dec. 1

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
270
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
Maximum Score Age
5 years
Details
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
No
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Alaska for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
80
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
3 of past 5
Bar Exam
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
No
Legacy UBE
Yes
Date Final Administration
Minimum Passing Score
270
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No

Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.