Nebraska bar exam requirements
Nebraska’s February 23-24, 2027 exam is its last legacy Uniform Bar Exam, with a passing score of 270; it switches to the NextGen UBE in July 2027 with a passing score of 620. Apply by October 15 for February or March 1 for July to avoid a late fee. The fee is $490 plus a processing fee, or $590 if you haven’t filed a passing MPRE score by the deadline.
Sources: Nebraska Supreme Court / Nebraska State Bar Commission and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Late fee and late deadline as reported. Confirm with the Commission before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February 2027 exam | February 23-24, 2027, Lincoln; apply by October 15, 2026 |
| July 2027 exam (first NextGen) | July 27-28, 2027; apply by March 1, 2027 |
| Late filing | Late fee applies after the deadline (reported $150, final December 1 for February) |
| Exam fee | $490 plus processing fee; $590 without a passing MPRE on file; repeaters from $225 |
| Fingerprints | Required; two physical cards if not submitted electronically |
Source: Nebraska State Bar Commission; NCBE. Late fee and date as reported.
Requirements
- Education: an ABA-approved JD.
- MPRE: 85 or higher; scores accepted up to 5 years from release; file before the deadline to avoid the $100 fee.
- Score transfers: legacy UBE 270+ or NextGen 620+, up to 5 years old.
- Admission on motion: after 3 of the past 5 years in practice.
- Character and fitness: handled by Nebraska; courtesy seat applicants must still satisfy it.
Official source & community discussion
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