North Dakota bar exam requirements

North Dakota’s February 2027 exam is its last legacy Uniform Bar Exam, with a passing score of 260; it switches to the NextGen UBE in July 2027 with a passing score of 610. The exam fee is $200 plus a character and fitness fee, per NCBE; for February exams apply by October 1, or by November 1 as a late filer.

Sources: North Dakota State Board of Law Examiners and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Laptop fee, transfer fee and attempt limit as reported. Confirm with the Board before applying.

Deadlines and fees

Source: NCBE; North Dakota State Board of Law Examiners. Other fees as reported.

Requirements

• Education: an ABA-approved JD; foreign law graduates aren’t eligible, per NCBE.
• MPRE: 85 or higher; scores older than 5 years before your application aren’t accepted.
• Attempt limit: reported as 6 attempts.
• Admission without exam: possible with an MBE score of 150+ from a successful exam elsewhere and admission there, per NCBE.
• No state component: North Dakota has no separate North Dakota law requirement.