Washington

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Washington administers the NextGen UBE. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

As of October 1, 2025, the State of Washington requires NCBE to collect sales tax on its character and fitness investigation services from anyone submitting an application to the State Bar of Washington. 

Washington requires the following NCBE exams: the NextGen UBE and MPRE. Visit Official NCBE Study Aids to purchase study aids to help prepare for Washington 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

March 5

April 5

Oct. 5

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
260
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
610
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
Maximum Score Age
40 months
Details
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Character & Fitness Services for WA
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
85
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
1 of past 3
Bar Exam
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
610
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Legacy UBE
No
Date Final Administration
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
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.