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Williams Michael Colodner Victoria A. Graffeo Carol C. Villegas  \nCORPORATE PLAZA-BUILDING 3  \n254 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION ALBANY, N.Y. 12203-5195  \n518-453-5990 FAX 518-452-5729  \n[https://www.nybarexam.org](https://www.nybarexam.org)  \nJessica A. McClung Acting Executive Director  \nFor Release: January 8, 2026  \nContact Information: Jessica A. McClung  \n(518) 453-5990  \nPRESS RELEASE  \nOn January 8, 2025, the New York State Court of Appeals announced that effective for the July 2028 administration of the New York State bar examination, the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) will be replaced by the NextGen Bar Examination (NextGen) .  \nThe Court of Appeals has determined further that New York will not accept NextGen transfer scores from any NextGen examination administered prior to July 2028. Several states will begin administering the NextGen examination in July 2026, while others will continue to administer the UBE. New York will continue to accept UBE transfer scores consistent with current policies. Candidates seeking admission to the bar in New York should consider this in determining which bar examination they sit for from July 2026 through February 2028.  \nAdditional information regarding the state’s administration of the NextGen Bar Examination, will be shared once available.","cbCaioyACcG9IlyE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioyACcG9IlyE","pdf",92952,"English","# Press Release Overview\n## Replacement of UBE with NextGen\n## NextGen Transfer Score Acceptance Rules\n## Candidate Guidance and Timeline\n## Additional Information","[{\"question\":\"When will the NextGen Bar Examination replace the UBE in New York?\",\"answer\":\"The UBE will be replaced by the NextGen Bar Examination effective for the July 2028 administration of the New York State bar examination.\"},{\"question\":\"Will New York accept NextGen transfer scores earned before July 2028?\",\"answer\":\"No. New York will not accept NextGen transfer scores from any NextGen examination administered prior to July 2028.\"},{\"question\":\"What should bar candidates in New York consider for exams between July 2026 and February 2028?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates should consider how New York’s acceptance policies affect transfer scores when deciding which bar examination to sit for during the July 2026 through February 2028 timeframe.\"}]","NextGen Bar Exam Transfer Scores - January 8, 2026 Press Release | PDF",1789956139]