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The NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (NextGen UBE) will first be administered in a limited number of jurisdictions in July 2026.
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Test Dates
Test Administration
July 28–29, 2026
Test Administration
February 23–24, 2027
Jurisdictions That Have Adopted the NextGen UBE
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Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
Palau
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Jurisdiction
NextGen Administered
NextGen Adopted
Alabama
No
Yes
Alaska
No
Yes
Arizona
No
Yes
Arkansas
No
No
California
No
No
Colorado
No
Yes
Connecticut
Yes
Yes
Delaware
No
Yes
District of Columbia
No
Yes
Florida
No
Yes
Georgia
No
Yes
Hawaii
No
Yes
Idaho
Yes
Yes
Illinois
No
Yes
Indiana
No
Yes
Iowa
No
Yes
Kansas
No
Yes
Kentucky
No
Yes
Louisiana
No
No
Maine
No
Yes
Maryland
Yes
Yes
Massachusetts
No
Yes
Michigan
No
Yes
Minnesota
No
Yes
Mississippi
No
Yes
Missouri
Yes
Yes
Montana
No
No
Nebraska
No
Yes
Nevada
No
No
New Hampshire
No
Yes
New Jersey
No
Yes
New Mexico
No
Yes
New York
No
Yes
North Carolina
No
Yes
North Dakota
No
Yes
Ohio
No
Yes
Oklahoma
No
Yes
Oregon
Yes
Yes
Pennsylvania
No
Yes
Rhode Island
No
Yes
South Carolina
No
Yes
South Dakota
No
Yes
Tennessee
No
Yes
Texas
No
Yes
Utah
No
Yes
Vermont
No
Yes
Virginia
No
Yes
Washington
Yes
Yes
West Virginia
No
Yes
Wisconsin
No
Yes
Wyoming
No
Yes
Guam
Yes
Yes
Northern Mariana Islands
Yes
Yes
Palau
Yes
Yes
Puerto Rico
No
No
Virgin Islands
Yes
Yes
July 2026:
Connecticut, Guam, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Palau, Virgin Islands, Washington
July 2027:
Arizona, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, West Virginia, Wyoming
February 2028:
Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois
July 2028:
Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin
Date TBD:
Mississippi
A chart showing additional adoption information is available in the
Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements
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Test Day Policies
Success on exam day starts with preparation and that includes knowing what to expect. From completing mandatory pre-exam technology checks to following on-site protocols, every examinee should be fully ready on exam day. This includes bringing the correct equipment, verifying your ID, and arriving with your NCBE Number. A standardized launch process ensures fairness and security across all testing locations. This page outlines the key policies and requirements you'll need to follow for a smooth and successful test day.
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Registration Information
Preparing to take the NextGen UBE starts with the registration process. From creating your NCBE Account to applying through your jurisdiction and completing essential pre-exam requirements, each step plays a vital role in ensuring a smooth exam experience. Whether you're confirming deadlines, requesting accommodations, or preparing your laptop for exam day, this page outlines what you need to know to successfully register and get ready for the NextGen UBE.
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About the NextGen UBE
Set to debut in a limited number of US jurisdictions in July 2026, the NextGen UBE tests a broad range of foundational lawyering skills, utilizing a focused set of clearly identified fundamental legal concepts and principles needed in today’s practice of law. Designed to balance the skills and knowledge needed in litigation and transactional legal practice, the exam reflects many of the key changes occurring in legal education, including those in clinical legal education programs, alternative dispute resolution programs, and legal writing and analysis programs. As with the current Uniform Bar Exam, examinees may transfer their NextGen UBE scores between jurisdictions that participate in the UBE portability program.
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New Resources for Examinees
Official Examinees’ Guide to the NextGen UBE, July 2026–February 2027
A companion for examinees who are preparing to take the NextGen UBE in July 2026 or February 2027, The Guide provides an overview of the exam’s structure, timing, content, and grading; details about the exam registration process, pre-exam requirements, and what to expect on exam day; and an attorney admissions road map that highlights key steps for law students and graduates to take each year.
Countdown to the NextGen UBE
. Don't miss essential NextGen UBE information during the year leading up to the exam! Sign up for our monthly Countdown emails for examinees, law students, and faculty preparing for the NextGen UBE.
NextGen UBE Content Scope, July 2026–February 2027
The July 2026–February 2027 Content Scope describes the topics and skills that will be tested, as well as the depth at which each topic will be tested, during the first two administrations of the NextGen UBE.
Sourcebooks of Law for the NextGen UBE
The NCBE Sourcebook series for the NextGen UBE offers clear and concise guidance on the legal concepts and principles within the scope of the new exam. While sourcebooks are available through NCBE’s Study Aids store,
you may already have free access through your school’s law library via West Academic.
Official NextGen UBE Study Aids
Practice with official NextGen UBE questions arranged in three-hour sets of authentic content delivered on the real exam platform.
NextGen UBE exam software preview
This online preview simulates the experience of using the secure delivery platform that will be used to administer the NextGen UBE, allowing examinees to explore the platform’s features and layout. (Note that examinees will be required to install a secure testing browser on their laptops and complete an exam tutorial before exam day.)
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Preparing for the NextGen UBE
The NextGen UBE launches July 2026, bringing with it an innovative, skills-based approach to assessing new lawyers. Whether you're an examinee, law student, or faculty member, staying informed is key to success. Sign up now for our monthly Countdown to the NextGen UBE emails to stay ahead with essential updates, resources, and study tools. Review the Official Examinees' Guide, content scope outlines, and sample questions to orient you to the NextGen UBE.
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Scores & Score Portability
The NextGen UBE is scored and equated to ensure consistency across administrations and jurisdictions, with a single score reported on a 500–750 scale. Jurisdictions set their own passing scores, and official results combine performance across multiple-choice questions, integrated question sets, and performance tasks. Most participating jurisdictions accept portable scores, giving you flexibility in where you pursue licensure. This page provides a high-level overview of how scoring works and how you can transfer your score.
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