Massachusetts

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

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

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

At least 75 days

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At least 75 days

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
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Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
270
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
620
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
Maximum Score Age
5 years
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Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations only for those seeking admission on motion in Massachusetts.

Character & Fitness Services for MA
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
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Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 7
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Bar Exam
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
620
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Legacy UBE
Yes
Date Final Administration
Minimum Passing Score
270
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.