You can begin the application process by visiting the NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, which contains information about deadlines and requirements for different jurisdictions.
It is important that you routinely check your state’s bar admission page, as deadlines and requirements may change throughout the year and state committees are not flexible about waiving requirements.
Listed below are the bar exam dates and deadlines for the MPRE and the top six bar exam jurisdictions for HLS students. For more information, a list of all jurisdictions and their websites can be found here.
Bar exam accommodation application deadlines for the most common bar exam jurisdictions for HLS students can be found here. Links to most common jurisdictions’ accommodation webpages are also provided for students to familiarize themselves with the application requirements.
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) is required for admission to the bars for the majority of U.S. jurisdictions. It’s a two hour, 60-question multiple-choice exam administered three times per year (March, August, and November). J.D. students may sit for the MPRE before taking a Legal Profession course at HLS. You can find out more about this exam on the NCBE’s website.
November 7th (Thursday) or 8th (Friday)November Exams: September 18th (Wednesday) *If you are requesting an accommodation from the NCBE, do not register for the MPRE until you have been granted that accommodation
August 13th and 14th Exams: Accommodation and Registration deadline has passed. November 7th and 8th Exams: Accommodation deadline has passed. Registration deadline is September 18th. *The NCBE advises individuals requesting accommodations to submit their request as far in advance of their desired test administration as possible. *Do NOT register for the MPRE until you have received your accommodation determination letter from the NCBE as it will provide instructions on how to schedule your test appointment with your accommodation at a Pearson VUE testing center.
March 26th (Wednesday) and 27th (Thursday) August 20th (Wednesday) and 21st (Thursday) November 13th (Thursday) and 14th (Friday)
March Exams: January 23rd (Thursday) August Exams: June 18th (Wednesday) November Exams: September 25th (Thursday) *If you are requesting an accommodation from the NCBE, do not register for the MPRE until you have been granted that accommodation
March Exams: December 4th, 2024 (Wednesday) August Exams: April 30th (Wednesday) November Exams: July 30th (Wednesday) *The NCBE advises individuals requesting accommodations to submit their request as far in advance of their desired test administration as possible. *Do NOT register for the MPRE until you have received your accommodation determination letter from the NCBE as it will provide instructions on how to schedule your test appointment with your accommodation at a Pearson VUE testing center.
February 25-26 Exam: October 1-31, 2024 filing window July 29-30 Exam: March 1-31, 2025 filing window
July Exam: March 31st of that year February Exam: October 31st of the previous year *Must be received by the date above, not by postmark.
September 19th Exam: August 20th registration deadline (Tuesday) December 19th Exam: November 19th registration deadline (Tuesday) *All exams are on Thursdays at 12pm ET. *You must complete the NYLC to register for the NYLE.
December 19th Exam: September 20th deadline (Friday) *Must be received by the date above, not by postmark. *Applicants may now complete the Application for Testing Accommodations online by logging into their NY BOLE account through the Applicant Services Portal. The online Application will not be deemed submitted until all required supporting documentation is electronically uploaded to the Board, which must be done by the posted deadlines. *The Application for Testing Accommodations is separate from the NYLE registration. *Applicants can apply for accommodations for both the NY Bar Exam and NYLE at the same time.
April Exam: TBD September Exam: TBD December Exam: TBD *All exams are on Thursdays at 12pm ET. *You must complete the NYLC to register for the NYLE.
April Exam: TBD September Exam: TBD December Exam: TBD *Must be received by the date above, not by postmark. *Applicants may now complete the Application for Testing Accommodations online by logging into their NY BOLE account through the Applicant Services Portal. The online Application will not be deemed submitted until all required supporting documentation is electronically uploaded to the Board, which must be done by the posted deadlines. *The Application for Testing Accommodations is separate from the NYLE registration. *Applicants can apply for accommodations for both the NY Bar Exam and NYLE at the same time.
*February Exam: February 25th and 26th Timely Filing Window: October 1st to November 1st Final Deadline: January 2nd (will incur the applicable late fee) *July Exam: July 29th and 30th Timely Filing Window: March 1st to April 2nd Final Deadline: June 1st (will incur the applicable late fee)
February Exam: January 1st of that year July Exam: June 1st of that year *Must be received by the date above. *If a deadline falls on a nonbusiness day, the deadline will be the next business day.
February Exam: February 25th and 25th July Exam: July 29th and 30th Filing Window: TBD *There is no late filing period. Late applications will not be accepted.
Accommodation requests can be submitted TBD with a completed application. The deadline for submitting accommodation requests is TBD. Late requests will not be accepted.
February Exam: February 25th and 26th July Exam: July 29th and 30th Filing Window: Not Yet Released. Typically is 75 days prior to the first day of the bar exam.
February Exam: November 1st of the previous year July Exam: April 1st of that year Applications for testing accommodations may be submitted up to six months before the exam to which you are applying.
2025 Exam Date: July 29th and 30th Application Available: December 4th of previous year Timely Filing Deadline: February 1st Late Filing Deadline: April 1st Final Filing Deadline: May 1st *Requests for Testing Accommodations must be submitted with a Bar Exam Application, but no later than the Late Filing Deadline (April 1st).
2025 Exam Date: February 25th to 26th Application Available: June 30th of previous year Timely Filing Deadline: September 1st Late Filing Deadline: November 1st Final Filing Deadline: December 1st *Requests for Testing Accommodations must be submitted with a Bar Exam Application, but no later than the Late Filing Deadline (November 1st).
2025 Exam Date: July 29th and 30th Timely Filing Deadline: February 15th Late Filing Deadline: April 1st Final Filing Deadline: April 30th *Requests for Testing Accommodations must be submitted with the paper portion of the Bar Exam Application. The are not electronically filed.
2025 Exam Date: February 25th to 26th Timely Filing Deadline: September 15th Late Filing Deadline: November 1st Final Filing Deadline: November 30th *Requests for Testing Accommodations must be submitted with the paper portion of the Bar Exam Application. The are not electronically filed.