Fees for Admission to the Practice of Law in Arizona - Administrative Order No. 2024-78 - July 1, 2024

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Administrative Order No. 2024-78 updates Arizona Supreme Court admission fees and filing deadlines effective July 1, 2024, with additional schedules in later attachments. The order explains that fees have remained unchanged since 2011 while costs and consumer prices increased, and that a next-generation bar examination will be administered in 2027. It establishes fee schedules for the Arizona Bar Examination, transfer, Admission on Motion, and other enumerated charges, and replaces Administrative Order No. 2011-141.

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CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Schedule of Fees and Filing Deadlines

Attachment A - Effective July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2026

Attachment B - Effective January 1, 2027 to June 30, 2029

Attachment C

Attachment D

Arizona Bar Examination Fees

Arizona Bar Examination Filing Deadlines and Fees

Character Report Fee

Administrative Fee for Admission

Bar Examination Transfer

Admission on Motion (AOM)

Other Fees

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA In the Matter of: ) ) FEES FOR ADMISSION ) Administrative Order TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN ) No . 2024-78 ARIZONA ) (Replacing Administrative Order ) No. 2011-141 effective ) July 1, 2024 ) On December 22, 2011, the Court issued Administrative Order No. 2011-141 adopting fee changes, concurrent with the adoption of the Arizona Uniform Bar Examination, intended to ensure that the Court’s admission functions remain self-supported. Arizona’s fees have remained unchanged since that time. In the intervening 12 years, the consumer price index has risen approximately 37%, and the Court’s costs to administer the attorney admissions program have increased approximately 39% . In 2027, the Court will administer a next-generation bar examination to evaluate applicants’ minimum competency to practice law in Arizona. To ensure the Court’s admission functions remains self-supported, it is necessary to modify the Court’sadmission fees and deadlines. Therefore, pursuant to Rules 34 through 38 , Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court, as amended, and Article 6, Section 3, Constitution of Arizona, IT IS ORDERED adopting the Schedule of Fees and Filing Deadlines set forth in Attachment A effective July 1, 2024; adopting the Schedule of Fees and Filing Deadlines set forth in Attachment B effective January 1, 2027 ; adopting the Schedule of Fees and Filing Deadlines set forth in Attachment C effective July 1, 2029; and adopting the Schedule of Feesand Filing Deadlines set forth in Attachment D effective July 1, 2032-June 30, 2035. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Administrative Order replaces Administrative Order No. 2011-141 effective July 1, 2024. Dated this 15th day of May, 2024. FOR THE COURT: ROBERT BRUTINEL Chief Justice “ATTACHMENT A” SCHEDULE OF FEES AND FILING DEADLINES FOR ADMISSION TO THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN ARIZONA EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2026 I. ARIZONA BAR EXAMINATION FEES Arizona Bar Examination fees for admission to the practice of law in Arizona include the Arizona Bar Examination Fee, Character Report Fee, and an Administrative Fee. In addition, the applicant is required to pay dues for State Bar membership on admission; State Bar dues are assessed separately. | EXAM | ARIZONA BAR EXAMINATION FILING DEADLINES | FEE | | --- | --- | --- | | February | August 15-October 31. No applications accepted prior to August 15. | $680 | | | November 1-November 30. Includes $200 late fee. | $880 | | | November 30. Close of Filing for applications and supporting documentation, including accommodation requests. | | | | February 1. Deadline for evidence of graduation for graduates of law school in previous semester only. | | | EXAM | ARIZONA BAR EXAMINATION FILING DEADLINES | FEE | | --- | --- | --- | | July | January 15-March 31. No applications accepted prior to January 15. | $680 | | | April 1-April 30. Includes $200 late fee. | $880 | | | April 30. Close of Filing for applications and supporting documentation, including accommodation requests. | | | | June 15. Deadline for evidence of graduation for graduates of law school in previous semester only. | | | CHARACTER REPORT | FEE | | --- | --- | | Character Report (Fee is incorporated into Bar Exam Transfer and AOM applications) | $400 | | ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR ADMISSION | FEE | | --- | --- | | The Administrative Fee includes statutory or court established administrative admission fees includingthe taking of the Course on Arizona Law. Dues for State Bar membership are assessed separately. (Fee is incorporated into Bar Exam Transfer and AOM applications) . | $185 | II. BAR EXAMINATION TRANSFER Applicants who wish to transfer a bar exam score earned in a reciprocal jurisdiction pay one fee. The Application Fee includes all fees for admission including the fee for the required Course on Arizona Law. In addition, applicants are required to pay dues for State Bar membership on admissi

FAQs

Why does the Arizona Supreme Court modify admission fees and deadlines in Administrative Order No. 2024-78?

Because the fees have remained unchanged since 2011 while administration costs increased, and to keep admission functions self-supported as the Court plans next-generation bar examination administration in 2027.

When do the updated schedules in Administrative Order No. 2024-78 take effect?

Attachment A takes effect July 1, 2024, Attachment B takes effect January 1, 2027, Attachment C takes effect July 1, 2029, and Attachment D runs from July 1, 2032 through June 30, 2035.

What fees and deadlines are included for the Arizona Bar Examination?

The schedules cover the Arizona Bar Examination fee components, including the Arizona Bar Examination Fee, Character Report Fee, and an Administrative Fee, with filing deadlines and late-fee periods set out for each exam window.

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