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Bar Exam Cycle Calendar
Admission Fees & Deadlines (Administrative Order PDF)
| February Exam | July Exam | |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Application Timely Filing | Aug 15 - Oct 31 | Jan 15 - Mar 31 |
| Exam Application Late Fee and Close** | Nov 1 - 30 | April 1 - 30 |
Exam Retake Reapplication Timely Filing*** | Opens the second Friday in October | Opens the second Friday in May |
Exam Retake Reapplication Late Fee and Close*** | Nov 1 - 30 | June 1 - June 5 |
| Laptop/Computer Registration - Approximately 6 weeks prior to exam | January 15 - 30 | June 15 - 30 |
| Exam Instructions and Information Memo to Applicants | Early February | Early July |
| Evidence of Graduation Due | February 1 | June 15 |
UBE Administration - Next: February 2024 | Last Tu/W of Feb | Last Tu/W of July |
| UBE Score Release - February 2024 Exam Results: On or Before May 10 | 2nd Friday in May | 2nd Friday in Oct |
**Note: Applicants awaiting score results from the most recent exam administration should not start a new exam application until after they receive their exam scores.
***NOTE: Arizona Applicants who submitted an application to sit for the immediately preceding Arizona UBE and are eligible under Rule 35(c) to test again for the up-coming exam, may complete the Bar Exam Short Form Reapplication during the established application window.
Computer-Based Testing Registration
ADA Accommodations Information
Application Preparation Reminders:
The following reminders are provided to assist you in being prepared to apply for the upcoming exam. Please refer to the attached sample application document and review the checklist below. Supplemental documentation will not be accepted by our office prior to receiving your online submission.
FAQs - Please read the Frequently Asked Questions before contacting Attorney Admissions
Forms available for printing and signature, then upload with application (do not mail in):
- Authorization and Release (Required)
- Declaration (Required)
- Code of Conduct (Required)
- Non-Communication Agreement (Required)
- Intent to Test Via Laptop Form (if applicable) - Applicants who want to type their exam must register to use their personal laptop. The court does not use a testing center nor provide computers to use for the bar exam.
- Permission to Write Form (if applicable - Rule 35(c)(3))
- Accommodation Forms (if applicable)
- Early Testing Affidavit (if applicable - Rule 34(b)(2))
Other required items you must upload (do not mail in):
- Evidence of Graduation (see Rule Requirement)
- Photograph - passport-type photo (see sample application document for details)
- Citizenship (current proof of name, age and lawful presence)
Not available electronically and must be mailed in (Required):
- Completed fingerprint card (ink or digital live scan prints accepted - must be affixed to fingerprint card) - email attorneyadmissions@courts.az.gov to request blank card to be mailed to you.
Also, please be reminded of the following items which are not required to apply or sit for the exam, but are your responsibility to provide to complete the admission process (see sample application document for more details):
- Valid MPRE Score (See Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 35(b)(8) and Administrative Order 2023-159) - Contact NCBE for registration or score transfer at http://www.ncbex.org
- Completion of the Arizona Law Course - Arizona Law Course Online Registration (azcourts.gov)
References Note: Please provide e-mail addresses for your references and notify them they should expect an e-mail from noreply@azbaradmissions.org for reference verification. Failure to provide email addresses or providing incorrect email addresses will delay the time it takes to process applications.
Courtesy Seating: is offered and is limited to testing room capacity and not guaranteed.