Bar Exam Support

Your path to becoming a New York State licensed attorney starts by registering for several required exams, including the New York State Bar Exam. The exam is administered twice annually by the New York State Board of Law Examiners (BOLE), occurring on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July.

Exam Dates & Application Periods

• For February Exam: Apply between October 1st – 31st.
• For July Exam: Apply between March 1st – 30th.

The BOLE website provides detailed information on:

• Eligibility to sit for the exam.
• Application process.
• Testing accommodations.
• Admissions.

Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)

In 2016, New York adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The UBE includes:

• Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).
• Multistate Essay Examination (MEE).
• Multistate Performance Test (MPT).

Additionally, New York requires all bar applicants to complete the New York Law Course (NYLC) and pass the New York Law Exam (NYLE), an open-book test on New York law. You can find more information on the NYLC and NYLE on the BOLE’s website. This exam is held three times a year.

Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)

All applicants must also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE), offered three times a year in March, August, and November. The application and further details are available on the NCBE website. See quick links to the exam dates,application, and accommodations.

Bar Admissions in Other Jurisdictions

For students interested in bar exams outside New York, the NCBE provides a state-by-state summary of requirements. It is advised to contact the relevant jurisdiction for the most current information.