Arizona bar exam requirements
Arizona gives its last legacy Uniform Bar Exam in February 2027 (passing score 270) and switches to the NextGen UBE in July 2027. The application fee is $680 plus a character and fitness fee; for February exams you apply August 15 to October 31, or until November 30 with a $200 late fee. All applicants must complete an online course on Arizona law before admission.
Sources: Arizona Supreme Court attorney admissions and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Confirm with the Arizona Supreme Court before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February exam | Timely: August 15 to October 31; late: November 1 to 30 (+$200) |
| July exam | Timely deadline in March; late deadline April 30 (NCBE) |
| Exam fee | $680, plus character and fitness fee set by Arizona’s committee |
| UBE score transfer | $875; scores up to 5 years old |
| Laptop | About $125, paid to the software vendor (reported) |
| Refunds | Fees non-refundable after the initial filing deadline |
Source: Arizona Supreme Court; NCBE. Other fees as reported.
Requirements
- MPRE: 85 or higher, within 8 years before or 5 years after passing the bar exam.
- Arizona law course: an online course required before admission for all applicants.
- Character and fitness: handled by Arizona’s own committee, not NCBE.
- NextGen transfers: accepted from July 2026 at 620 or higher, by Arizona Supreme Court order.
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