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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| As of October 1, 2025, the State of Washington requires NCBE to collect sales tax on its character and fitness investigation services from anyone submitting an application to the State Bar of Washington. |\n|  |\n| Washington requires the following NCBE exams: the NextGen UBE 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 Washington exams. |\n|  |\n| Bar Admission Agency |\n| Washington State Bar Association\u003Cbr>1325 4th Ave., Ste. 600\u003Cbr>Seattle, WA 98101-2539\u003Cbr>Phone: (206) 727-8209\u003Cbr>Fax: (206) 727-8313\u003Cbr>Email: [admissions@wsba.org](admissions@wsba.org)\u003Cbr>Visit Website ([https://www.wsba.org](https://www.wsba.org)) |\n| Character & Fitness Investigations |\n| NCBE conducts investigations for some application types. |\n| MPRE Requirements |\n| MPRE Required Yes\u003Cbr>MPRE Minimum Passing Score 85\u003Cbr>MPRE Score Time Parameters |\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 in-state law school, non-ABA-approved out-of-state law school, law office study  \nAdditional requirements Specified number of hours at ABA-approved law school  \nForeign Law Graduate Eligibility Yes  \nSep 20, 2026 1 / 4  \nWashington  \nForeign Legal Education  \nAre graduates of foreign law schools eligible for admission by examination? 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