UpdatingExamRules - February 2027 Georgia Bar Examination Rules and Instructions

Sep 21, 2026

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Effective immediately, the Georgia Supreme Court removes UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions) from the February 2027 Georgia Bar Exam testing subjects. It specifies registration verification timelines, notification and laptop-registration communications, and outlines exam location planning around the Georgia International Convention Center, including parking and hotel guidance. The rules cover exam dates, prohibited electronic devices, required and allowed items, provided materials, food and lunch restrictions, and procedures for handling prohibited items and potential device confiscation.

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Registration Verification

Location of the Exam, Parking, and Hotels

Exam Dates

No Cell Phones, Watches, or Other Electronic Devices

Required Items

Allowed Items

Provided Items

No Food or Drinks

Lunch

Prohibited Items

RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FEBRUARY 2027 GEORGIA BAR EXAMINATION Effective immediately, the Georgia Supreme Court has removed UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions) from the list of subjects that will be tested on the Georgia Bar Exam. You can read more about that here. Registration Verification The regular deadline to register for the February 2027 Bar Exam is at 4 p. m. on January 1, 2027, and the final registration deadline (with a $500 late fee) is at 4 p. m. on January 15, 2027. Applicants who have not completed the registration process (including payment) by the final deadline will not take the exam. Admission tickets are not issued, but applicants who timely register will receive a notification at the top of their homepage that they “have successfully registered for the February 2027 Bar Examination.” Registered applicants will receive an email about laptop registration in early January and a message on their homepage with logistical information during the week of February 8 . The answers to frequently asked questions about laptop registration are found here. Location of the Exam, Parking, and Hotels We anticipate that the Georgia Bar Exam will be administered at the Georgia International Convention Center (“GICC”) in College Park, and we will update this section once the venue location has been finalized. There are several hotels within walking distance of the GICC. You are responsible for making hotel reservations, and we recommend that you do this as soon as possible. For reservation links, click here. Exam Dates The two-day Georgia Bar Exam will be administered on Tuesday, February 23 and Wednesday, February 24, 2027. The one-day Georgia Attorneys’ Exam will be administered on Tuesday, February 24; applicants taking the Attorneys’ Exam do not return on Wednesday to take the MBE. No Cell Phones, Watches, or Other Electronic Devices You may not have a cell phone, watch, or any other electronic device (other than your laptop) in the exam room. Digital clocks with the official time will be displayed at the front of the room. Required Items • You must place an official photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or other governmentissued photo ID) on your table during each exam session. The name on the ID must match the name on your application. • Laptop computers on Tuesday: If you are taking the exam on a laptop, you must bring your registered laptop and laptop power cord on Tuesday. You should also bring an extension cord if your power cord is shorter than the standard six feet. You will not have to rely on your battery; electrical connections will be supplied at each table. It is your responsibility to ensure your laptop is in working order prior to the exam. You may use a wired mouse (not a wireless mouse), but it is not recommended, and you may not bring a mouse pad. Allowed Items • Highlighters (Tuesday only) . • Manual pencil sharpener. • Water in a transparent or translucent (not opaque) and unlabeled bottle. • Transparent bag for laptop computer and power cord. Most applicants carry their laptop in their hands and do not need a bag. • Transparent bag with personal items, such as credit/debit card, parking claim ticket, keys, and medications/personal hygiene items (including feminine hygiene items) that you reasonably may require during the exam. Your bag may contain cough drops, but they must be unwrapped. The transparent bag should not contain other items, such as wallets or clothing. • Prescription eyeglasses. (Meta and other “smart” glasses are prohibited, and all glasses will be inspected by the proctors.) • A KN-95 or N-95 face mask. Provided Items • Foam ear plugs will be provided; you may not bring your own ear plugs. • Two pencils will be provided to each applicant, and we will have replacement pencils available. Pens will be provided to applicants who handwrite their answers to the MPT and essay questions. The NCBE prohibits applicants from bringing their own

FAQs

What subject was removed from the February 2027 Georgia Bar Exam?

UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions) was removed from the list of subjects tested on the Georgia Bar Exam.

What are the key registration deadlines for the February 2027 Bar Exam?

The regular deadline is 4 p. m. on January 1, 2027, and the final deadline is 4 p. m. on January 15, 2027 with a $500 late fee. Applicants who do not complete registration (including payment) by the final deadline will not take the exam.

What electronic devices are prohibited in the exam room?

You may not have a cell phone, watch, or other electronic device in the exam room (other than your laptop). Cell phones, external keyboards, cameras, calculators, earbuds, and recording devices are also prohibited, and non-compliant devices may be confiscated.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Mimi