Oklahoma bar exam requirements
Oklahoma’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 (passing score not yet set). The exam fee is $650 plus a character and fitness fee; for February exams the timely deadline is September 3, with late tiers on October 1 and November 1. Law students must register with the Board before applying.
Sources: Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Late-fee amounts and laptop fee as reported. Confirm with the Board before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February exam | Timely: September 3; late tiers: October 1 and November 1 |
| July exam | Timely: February 1; late tiers: March 1 and April 1 |
| Exam fee | $650 first-time and repeaters; $1,250 attorneys (plus character and fitness fee) |
| Laptop | About $125 (reported) |
| Filing | Deadlines go by arrival at the Board’s office, not postmark (reported) |
Source: NCBE; Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners. Late-fee amounts and laptop fee as reported.
Requirements
- Law student registration: required, with a bachelor’s degree certificate and fingerprints, before the bar application (reported).
- Education: an ABA-approved JD; foreign law graduates aren’t eligible, per NCBE.
- MPRE: 80 or higher; scores never expire.
- Score transfers: legacy UBE 260+ up to 3 years old; NextGen transfers accepted from July 2026.
- Admission on motion / Attorneys’ Exam: after 5 of the past 7 years in practice; Attorneys’ Exam $1,250.
Official source & community discussion
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