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The material covers bar exam eligibility for ABA-approved J.D. and foreign law graduates, additional conditions for foreign education equivalency, and whether the MPRE character and fitness services are used. 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Fees for first-time takers (non-attorneys) and attorneys range from $1,200–$1,875, repeaters range from $650–$1,125, and laptop fees are $135 if permitted.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":83,"og:type":125,"og:title":65,"og:site_name":95,"og:description":67},"article",{"robots":127,"canonical":83},"index,follow",{"doc_id":129,"site_id":62},320834,1790191013,{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":132},{"doc_id":129,"user_id":133,"nickname":92,"user_avatar":134,"doc_module":4,"category_id":19,"category_name":20,"doc_title":65,"doc_description":67,"doc_content":135,"file_id":136,"file_url":137,"file_type":138,"file_size":139,"view_count":105,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":8,"is_downloadable":8,"audit_status":8,"page_count":81,"language":140,"language_code":63,"site_id":62,"html_lang":63,"table_of_contents":141,"faqs":142,"seo_title":143,"seo_description":67,"update_tm":144,"read_time":39,"preview_page_count":4},1374404997633,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_a8503ba1806abce46bf441b54a3ca4cd","Illinois   \n[ncbex.org](ncbex.org)  \n\n| Illinois has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen UBE in February 2028. Visit [https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen](https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen) (/exams/nextgen) to learn more about the new exam. |  |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| Illinois requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit Official NCBE Study Aids ([https://www.ncbex.org/study-aids](https://www.ncbex.org/study-aids)) to purchase study aids to help prepare for Illinois exams. |  |\n|  |  |\n| Bar Admission Agency |  |\n| Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar\u003Cbr>625 S. College St.\u003Cbr>Springfield, IL 62704-2521\u003Cbr>Phone: (217) 522-5917\u003Cbr>Fax: (217) 522-3728\u003Cbr>Visit Website ([https://www.ilbaradmissions.org](https://www.ilbaradmissions.org)) |  |\n| Character & Fitness Investigations |  |\n| This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Illinois for filing instructions. |  |\n| MPRE Requirements |  |\n| MPRE Required Yes\u003Cbr>MPRE Minimum Passing Score\u003Cbr>MPRE Score Time Parameters | 80 |\n| \u003Cbr>Uniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—MPRE Requirements, MBE Score Transfers, Courtesy Seating, and Attorneys’ Exams Minimum passing MPRE score 80\u003Cbr>Are there any time parameters within which an MPRE score must be earned or achieved? No Are MBE scores accepted for transfer from other jurisdictions? No\u003Cbr>Is courtesy seating allowed? No\u003Cbr>Is an Attorneys' Exam offered? No\u003Cbr>To qualify for the Attorneys’ Exam, must an applicant be a graduate of an ABA-approved law school?—Attorneys’ Exam fee — |  |\n|  |  |\n| Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees |  |\n\nABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required Yes Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility Yes  \nForeign Legal Education  \nAre graduates of foreign law schools eligible for admission by examination? Yes  \nIf graduates of foreign law schools are eligible for admission by examination, what additional requirements pertain?  \nPractice of law in foreign jurisdiction, determination of educational equivalency  \nIf a foreign law school graduate obtains an LLM or other graduate law degree from an ABA-approved law school, is the graduate then eligible to take the bar exam on this basis alone?  \nNo  \nBar Exam Application Filing Deadlines  \nUniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees July 2026: First filing deadline Feb. 15  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline April 30  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Sept. 15  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline Nov. 30  \nSep 20, 2026 1 / 3  \nIllinois  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $1,200–$1,875 Bar exam fee for attorneys $1,200–$1,875  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $650 – $1,125  \nFee for laptops, if permitted $135  \nJuly 2026: First filing deadline Feb. 15  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline April 30 February 2027: First filing deadline Sept. 15 February 2027: Late filing deadline Nov. 30  \nBar Exam Application Filing Fees  \nUniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees July 2026: First filing deadline Feb. 15  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline April 30  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Sept. 15  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline Nov. 30  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $1,200–$1,875 Bar exam fee for attorneys $1,200–$1,875  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $650 – $1,125 Fee for laptops, if permitted $135  \n\n| Score Portability |\n| --- |\n| Accepts Legacy UBE Score Yes\u003Cbr>Minimum Legacy UBE Score 266\u003Cbr>Accepts NextGen UBE Score Yes\u003Cbr>Minimum NextGen UBE Score 620\u003Cbr>Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score July 2026\u003Cbr>Maximum Score Age 4 years |\n| \u003Cbr>Uniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Admission by Examination or by Transferred UBE Score Date of first UBE administration July 2019\u003Cbr>Is completing a jurisdiction-specific component required before admission? No\u003Cbr>Minimum passing UBE score 266\u003Cbr>Is there a limit on the number of attempts to earn a passing UBE score? no limit\u003Cbr>Time l","cbCaifCFoE3q9WZN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifCFoE3q9WZN","pdf",44328,"English","# Bar Admission Agency\n# Character & Fitness Investigations\n# MPRE Requirements\n# Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees\n## ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required and Foreign Law Eligibility\n## Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees\n## Score Portability\n## MPRE/UBE and NextGen UBE Details\n# Admission on Motion","[{\"question\":\"Which NCBE exams does Illinois require for bar admission?\",\"answer\":\"Illinois requires MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the MPRE requirements in Illinois?\",\"answer\":\"MPRE is required, with a minimum passing score of 80, and there are no time parameters specifying when the MPRE score must be earned or achieved.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the bar exam application deadlines and fee ranges for Illinois?\",\"answer\":\"For July 2026, the first filing deadline is Feb. 15 and the late filing deadline is April 30; for Feb. 2027, the first filing deadline is Sept. 15 and the late filing deadline is Nov. 30. 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