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NextGen Uniform Bar Examination Coming July 2027
We are pleased to announce that the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination will be administered beginning with the July 2027 exam. The cut score, and ALAP score range, for the July 2027 administration and beyond will be established after analysis of results from the July 2026 and February 2027 exams.
We will begin accepting NextGen UBE Score Transfers starting with the July 2026 administration. The minimum passing score for score transfers from the July 2026 and February 2027 administrations is currently under review and will be announced once finalized.
Transfer of Uniform Bar Examination Score
Arizona recognizes the Uniform Bar Examination as a valid indicator of legal knowledge and understanding and allows eligible applicants to transfer a valid UBE score earned in a recognized UBE jurisdiction to satisfy the educational component of Arizona admission. Please read Rules 34-36, Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court in its entirety before submitting an application for Uniform Bar Exam Transfer. An applicant must meet specific requirements including, but are limited to:
- You hold a J.D. degree awarded from an ABA-accredited law school;
- You passed a Uniform Bar Examination, administered in a recognized UBE jurisdiction on a recognized UBE test administration date;
- You achieved a minimum score of 273 prior to the July 2023 test administration or 270 for the July 2023 test administration or subsequent administration
Every applicant for admission must also undergo a thorough background investigation and complete the Course on Arizona Law. Arizona Law Course Online Registration (azcourts.gov)
Applicants for UBE Score Transfer must submit an online application with payment. The UBE Score Transfer application includes all certification and character investigation questions; DO NOT submit a separate Character Report.
More information on Uniform Bar Examination Score Transfer:
Checklist for admission by transfer of UBE score.
Rules for Admission by Transfer of Uniform Bar Examination Score - Rule 34(h)
Admission Fees & Deadlines (Administrative Order PDF)
Committee on Character and Fitness Guidelines