Connecticut bar exam requirements
Connecticut now gives the NextGen UBE: it was one of the first jurisdictions in July 2026, after its last legacy exam in February 2026, and its passing score is 616. The exam fee is $900; for February exams apply by October 31, with a final deadline of November 30. Connecticut has no state-specific law component.
Sources: Connecticut Bar Examining Committee and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Confirm with the Committee before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February exam | Timely: October 31; final: November 30 |
| July exam | Timely: March 31; final: April 30 |
| Exam fee | $900 (about $1,000 at the final deadline, as reported) |
| Score transfer | $850; legacy UBE 266+ or NextGen 616+, up to 5 years old |
Source: NCBE; Connecticut Bar Examining Committee. Final-deadline fee as reported.
Requirements
- Education: foreign law graduates may be eligible, per NCBE.
- MPRE: 80 or higher within 4 years before or 1 year after applying, or a C or Pass in an approved law school ethics course.
- Character and fitness: handled by Connecticut, not NCBE.
- Admission on motion: available after 5 of the past 10 years in practice, per NCBE.
- Capacity: Connecticut capped July 2026 applications at 600, as reported; apply early.
Official source & community discussion
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