JULY 2025 COLORADO BAR EXAMINATION - APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS - Deadlines, Fees, and Applicant Steps

Sep 21, 2026

Instructions and documentation requirements for applying to the July 2025 Colorado Bar Examination. Covers application filing deadlines for the February and July exams (including late filing rules), online payment requirements and fee amounts, and nonrefundable fee terms. Includes attorney admission requirements after passing the exam, character and fitness clearance, MPRE, and professionalism course completion, plus foreign law school eligibility timing and guidance. Provides exam-taking logistics such as laptop registration, test method verification, admission badge and identification rules, accommodation requests, and how applications are assigned for follow-up.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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Bar Examination Application Filing Deadlines

February Exam Deadlines

July Exam Deadlines

Fees and Payment Rules

Nonrefundable Fee Policy

Late and Rejected Payment Handling

Attorney Admission Requirements for Applicants

Eligibility Steps After Exam

Foreign Law School Graduate Requirements

Taking the Bar Examination

Laptop Registration and Software

Test Method Verification

Admission Badge and Identification

Accommodation Requests

Exam Day Procedures

Submission of Application Process

Messaging Center and Licensure Analyst Assignment

JULY 2025 COLORADO BAR EXAMINATION APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS Bar Examination Application Filing Deadlines: February Exam: November 1st Late deadline-December 1st In no case will the electronic application and fees be accepted if filed later than December 1st. July Exam: April 1st Late deadline-May 1st May 31st ONLY for unsuccessful applicants from the most recent February exam. Fees: Bar Exam $710 (Filed by deadline) Bar Exam Late Fee +$200 (Total Fee: $910; filed by “Late Deadline”) *ALL FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. *Application fees are subject to change without notice. No applications or payments will be accepted after the late filing deadline. Unsuccessful exam applicants who apply for the subsequent bar exam from the exam on which they were unsuccessful pay a reduced filing fee; this reduced fee applies only to applicants who sat for exams in Colorado. Information is available here on our website. Applicants who timely withdrew from the previous exam also pay a reduced fee if they apply for the subsequent bar exam from which they properly withdrew (see Withdrawing an Application) . Bar exam application fees submitted electronically and rejected as unpaid for “insufficient funds, closed account, or stop payment” will be deemed not timely filed. If declined or dishonored payments are resubmitted after the application filing deadline but no later than the late application filing deadline a $200 late fee (in addition to a service charge) will be added to the amount due. Fees that are declined or dishonored and not resubmitted by the last day of the late application filing period will not be accepted and the application will be denied as not timely filed. All application fees must be paid online when the electronic application is submitted. All fees, includingthe late fee, are assessed according to the date the application is submitted. If the bar exam application and fees are electronically submitted after the application filing deadline but no later than the late application filing deadline, add $200. Attorney Admission Requirements for a Bar Examination Applicant: To be authorized to take the oath of admission by the Office of Attorney Admissions, the following must be complied with: • Passing the Colorado Bar Examination • Character and Fitness clearance (find additional information HERE) • Meet MPRE requirements- (find additional information HERE) • Completion of the Professionalism Course- (find additional information HERE) Foreign Law School Graduate: Applicants who received their law school education outside of the United States must receive a Foreign Eligibility Determination letter from our office prior to submitting their bar exam application. Directions are available online here: [https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/future-lawyers/foreignlawschoolgraduates/](https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/future-lawyers/foreignlawschoolgraduates/) The eligibility determination process can take up to one month, so plan accordingly. If you need additional guidance, please contact our office by emailing [bleinfo@csc.state.co.us](bleinfo@csc.state.co.us). Taking the Bar Examination: Laptops: If you are taking the exam using a laptop, registration and software download is required. Laptop registration will be open for a limited period. Applicable registration dates will be posted in the document “Laptop Use Requirements and Instructions” at: [https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/future-lawyers/barexamination/](https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/future-lawyers/barexamination/) Test Method: You must verify the accuracy of your test method (computer or handwriting) . If your test method is incorrect, notify the Office of Attorney Admissions immediately. For deadlines to request a test method change, please refer to “Test Method Change Request” at: [https://www.coloradolegalregulation.com/future-lawyers/barexamination/](https://www.c

FAQs

What are the filing deadlines and late deadlines for the July 2025 Colorado Bar Examination application?

The July exam filing deadline is April 1st, with a late deadline of May 1st. May 31st applies only to unsuccessful applicants from the most recent February exam.

How much are the bar exam fees, and what happens if an application payment is declined or unpaid?

The bar exam fee is $710 if filed by the deadline; the late fee is an additional $200 (total $910) when filed by the late deadline. Rejected electronic payments for insufficient funds or similar reasons are deemed not timely filed; resubmitting after the application filing deadline (but not after the late deadline) may add a $200 late fee.

What requirements must be met for an attorney admission oath authorization after passing the exam?

Applicants must pass the Colorado Bar Examination and obtain character and fitness clearance, meet MPRE requirements, and complete the Professionalism Course. Foreign law school graduates must receive a Foreign Eligibility Determination letter before submitting the bar exam application.

Sep 21, 2026

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