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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| New York 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 New York exams. |  |\n|  |  |\n| Bar Admission Agency |  |\n| New York State Board of Law Examiners\u003Cbr>Corporate Plaza, Bldg. \\#3 254 Washington Ave. Extension\u003Cbr>Albany, NY 12203\u003Cbr>Phone: (518) 453-5990\u003Cbr>Fax: (518) 452-5729\u003Cbr>Visit Website ([https://www.nybarexam.org](https://www.nybarexam.org)) |  |\n| Character & Fitness Investigations |  |\n| This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact New York for filing instructions. |  |\n| MPRE Requirements |  |\n| MPRE Required Yes\u003Cbr>MPRE Minimum Passing Score\u003Cbr>MPRE Score Time Parameters | 85 |\n| \u003Cbr>Uniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—MPRE Requirements, MBE Score Transfers, Courtesy Seating, and Attorneys’ Exams Minimum passing MPRE score 85\u003Cbr>Are there any time parameters within which an MPRE score must be earned or achieved? Yes 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 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, law office study  \nAdditional requirements Bar admission in another state, specified number of years of practice  \nForeign 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?  \nAdditional education at an ABA-approved law school, 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?  \nYes  \nSep 20, 2026 1 / 3  \nNew York  \nBar Exam Application Filing Deadlines  \nUniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees July 2026: First filing deadline March 31  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline —  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 31  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline —  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $250 / $750 Bar exam fee for attorneys $250 / $750  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $250 / $750 Fee for laptops, if permitted $100  \nJuly 2026: First filing deadline March 31  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline —  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 31  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline —Bar Exam Application Filing Fees  \nUniform Bar Examination Jurisdictions—Bar Examination Application Deadlines and Fees July 2026: First filing deadline March 31  \nJuly 2026: Late filing deadline —  \nFebruary 2027: First filing deadline Oct. 31  \nFebruary 2027: Late filing deadline —  \nBar exam fee for first-time takers (non-attorneys) $250 / $750 Bar exam fee for attorneys $250 / $750  \nBar exam fee for repeaters $250 / $750 Fee for laptops, if permitted $100  \nScore Portability  \nAccepts Legacy UBE Score Yes Minimum Legacy UBE Score 266  \nAccepts NextGen UBE Score Yes Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA  \nDate Fi","cbCaieThAzgwYdje","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieThAzgwYdje","pdf",47715,"English","# Bar Exam Requirements\n## NCBE Exams and MPRE Requirements\n## Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees\n## Bar Exam Application Deadlines and Fees\n## Score Portability and UBE Administration","[{\"question\":\"Which NCBE exams does New York require for bar admission?\",\"answer\":\"New York requires MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the minimum MPRE passing score in New York?\",\"answer\":\"The minimum passing MPRE score in New York is 85.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key bar exam application deadlines and fees for upcoming administrations?\",\"answer\":\"For July 2026, the first filing deadline is March 31 and the late filing deadline is not listed; for February 2027, the first filing deadline is Oct. 31. 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