Utah bar exam requirements
Utah gives the legacy Uniform Bar Exam through February 2028, with a passing score of 260, and switches to the NextGen UBE in July 2028; it already accepts transferred NextGen scores of 610 or higher. The fee is $550 ($850 for attorneys), due October 1 for February and March 1 for July, with no late filing. Utah’s MPRE minimum of 86 is tied with California’s for the highest in the country.
Sources: Utah State Bar and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide and NextGen chart, checked October 11, 2026. Confirm with the Utah State Bar before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February exam | Apply by October 1; no late filing |
| July exam | Apply by March 1; no late filing |
| Exam fee | $550 student applicants and transfers; $850 attorneys and motion applicants |
| Score transfer | Legacy UBE 260+ up to 36 months old; NextGen 610+ |
Source: NCBE; Utah State Bar.
Requirements
- MPRE: 86 or higher.
- No state component: Utah has no separate Utah law requirement.
- Admission on motion: after 5 of the past 7 years in practice.
- Education: foreign law graduates may be eligible, per NCBE.
- Character and fitness: a questionnaire in the application; NCBE investigates some application types.
Official source & community discussion
NCBE: Utah jurisdiction information (official) →
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