Arizona | NCBE

Bar Admission Agency

Arizona Supreme Court Committees on Examinations and Character and Fitness

1501 W. Washington, #104
Phoenix, AZ 85007-3225

Phone: (602) 452-3971
Fax: (602) 452-3958

Email: attorneyadmissions@courts.az.gov

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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required

No

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Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility

No

Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

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July 2023: First filing deadline

Jan. 15

July 2023: Late filing deadline

April 30

February 2024: First filing deadline

Aug. 15

February 2024: Late filing deadline

Nov. 30

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees

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UBE Adoption

Yes

UBE First Administration Date

July 2012

UBE Minimum Passing Score

270

UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component

Yes

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Bar Exam Components

Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)

Yes

Accepts Transferred MBE Scores

No

Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)

Yes

Multistate Performance Test (MPT)

Yes

Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam

No

MPRE Requirements

MPRE Required

Yes

MPRE Minimum Passing Score

85

MPRE Score Time Parameters

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Admission on Transferred UBE Score

Yes

Effective Date

January 2012

Minimum Score

273

Maximum Score Age

5 years

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Jurisdiction-Specific Component

Yes

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Admission on Motion

Rules Provide for Admission on Motion

Yes

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Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements

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Number of Years of Practice Required

3 of past 5

Character & Fitness Investigations

This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Arizona for filing instructions.