Bar exam dates 2027: February 23–24 and July 27–28

The bar exam is given twice a year, in February and July. In 2027 the dates are February 23–24 and July 27–28, as published for jurisdictions using NCBE’s exams. Application deadlines are set by each jurisdiction and are often months earlier.

Dates as published by jurisdictions and reported by bar prep providers; NCBE gives the MBE on the last Wednesday of February and July. Some jurisdictions using the NextGen UBE or their own exam may differ; check your board. Checked October 11, 2026.

Deadlines

• Each jurisdiction sets its own timely and late deadlines; for example, North Carolina’s timely deadline for February 2027 was October 6, 2026, as reported.
• Late fees can be large; see your state’s page.
• NCBE doesn’t allow late MPRE registration.