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The MPRE also has a stated minimum passing score.","Answer",{"name":116,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":117},"What are the key bar exam filing deadlines and fees for 2026–2027?",{"text":118,"@type":114},"For July 2026, the first filing deadline is Feb. 1 and late filing deadlines are Mar. 10 and May 10. For February 2027, the first filing deadline is Oct. 1 and late filing deadlines are Dec. 10. Fees vary by applicant type, including amounts listed for first-time takers, attorneys, and repeaters, plus a note about laptop fees if permitted.",{"name":120,"@type":111,"acceptedAnswer":121},"Does Kentucky accept legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores, and what are the minimums?",{"text":122,"@type":114},"Kentucky accepts legacy UBE scores (minimum legacy UBE score 266) and NextGen UBE scores (minimum NextGen UBE score 616). 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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| Kentucky 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 Kentucky exams. |  |\n|  |  |\n| Bar Admission Agency |  |\n| Kentucky Office of Bar Admissions\u003Cbr>1510 Newtown Pike, Ste. 156\u003Cbr>Lexington, KY 40511-1255\u003Cbr>Phone: (859) 246-2381\u003Cbr>Fax: (859) 246-2385\u003Cbr>Email: [info@kyoba.org](info@kyoba.org)\u003Cbr>Visit Website ([https://www.kyoba.org](https://www.kyoba.org)) |  |\n| Character & Fitness Investigations |  |\n| This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Kentucky 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? (see suppl. remarks)\u003Cbr>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? ­—\u003Cbr>Attorneys’ Exam fee ­— |  |\n|  |  |\n| Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees |  |\n\nABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required No  \nDomestic Legal Education  \nIs eligibility to take the bar exam limited to JD or LLB graduates of ABA-approved law schools? No  \nIf eligibility to take the bar exam is not limited to JD or LLB graduates of ABA-approved law schools, what other means of domestic legal study are permitted for bar exam applicants?  \nNon-ABA-approved out-of-state law school  \nAdditional requirements See supplemental remarks  \nForeign Law Graduate Eligibility Yes  \nSep 20, 2026 1 / 3  \nKentucky  \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. 1  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline Mar. 10 / May 10  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 1  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline Dec. 10  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $875 / $1,125 / $1,375 Bar exam fee for attorneys $1,200 / $1,450 / $1,700  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $325  \nFee for laptops, if permitted fee varies  \nJuly 2026: First filing deadline Feb. 1  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline Mar. 10 / May 10  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 1  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline Dec. 10 Bar Exam Application Filing Fees  \nUniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees July 2026: First filing deadline Feb. 1  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline Mar. 10 / May 10  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 1  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline Dec. 10  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $875 / $1,125 / $1,375 Bar exam fee for attorneys $1,200 / $1,450 / $1,700  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $325  \nFee for laptops, if permitted fee varies  \nScore Portability  \nAccepts Legacy UBE Score Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 2","cbCaieJPQxJwxqQd","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieJPQxJwxqQd","pdf",45939,"English","# MPRE Requirements\n## MPRE Minimum Passing Score and Score Rules\n# Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees\n## Eligibility for Domestic and Foreign Legal Education\n## Application Filing Deadlines and Fees\n## Score Portability and UBE Administration Timeline\n# Admission on Motion\n## Years of Practice and Definition of Practice\n## Admission on Motion Legal Education and Reciprocity\n# Disclaimer","[{\"question\":\"What NCBE exams does Kentucky require?\",\"answer\":\"Kentucky requires the MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. 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