All Comparison Tables
Bar Exam Requirements
Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026
Compare bar exam requirements across all 50 states including UBE adoption, passing scores, testing windows, and character & fitness review processes.
50 States4 data columnsLast updated: Mar 2025
Click any column header to sort ascending or descending. Click again to reverse, and a third time to reset.
| State | UBE Adopted | Passing Score | Testing Windows | Character Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | NCBE-based + state supplement |
| Alaska | Yes | 280 | Feb & Jul | Alaska Bar Association review |
| Arizona | Yes | 273 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character & Fitness |
| Arkansas | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | State Board of Law Examiners |
| California | No (state exam) | 1390 (scaled) | Feb & Jul | State Bar Moral Character review |
| Colorado | Yes | 276 | Feb & Jul | Office of Attorney Regulation |
| Connecticut | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Standing Committee on Recommendations |
| Delaware | No (state exam) | 145 (scaled MBE) | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Florida | No (state exam) | 136 (scaled) | Feb & Jul | Florida Board of Bar Examiners |
| Georgia | No (state exam) | 270 (weighted) | Feb & Jul | Office of Bar Admissions fitness review |
| Hawaii | Yes | 268 | Feb & Jul | Board of Examiners |
| Idaho | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | State Bar Character & Fitness Committee |
| Illinois | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character & Fitness |
| Indiana | Yes | 264 | Feb & Jul | State Board of Law Examiners |
| Iowa | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Kansas | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Kansas Board of Law Examiners |
| Kentucky | Yes | 264 | Feb & Jul | Character & Fitness Committee |
| Louisiana | No (civil law exam) | Scaled avg across sections | Feb & Jul | Committee on Bar Admissions |
| Maine | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Maryland | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Character Committee review |
| Massachusetts | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Michigan | Yes | 268 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Minnesota | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | State Board of Law Examiners |
| Mississippi | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Admissions |
| Missouri | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Montana | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Commission on Character & Fitness |
| Nebraska | Yes | 264 | Feb & Jul | State Bar Commission |
| Nevada | No (state exam) | 140 (scaled) | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| New Hampshire | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character & Fitness |
| New Jersey | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character |
| New Mexico | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| New York | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Appellate Division Character & Fitness |
| North Carolina | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| North Dakota | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | State Bar Board |
| Ohio | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Commissioners on Character & Fitness |
| Oklahoma | Yes | 264 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Oregon | Yes | 274 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | 272 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Rhode Island | Yes | 276 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character & Fitness |
| South Carolina | Yes | 266 | Feb & Jul | Committee on Character & Fitness |
| South Dakota | Yes | 260 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Tennessee | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Texas | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Utah | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | State Bar Character & Fitness |
| Vermont | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Virginia | No (state exam) | 140 (scaled) | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners Character review |
| Washington | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Character & Fitness Board |
| West Virginia | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
| Wisconsin | Yes (diploma privilege available) | 272 | Feb & Jul | Board of Bar Examiners |
| Wyoming | Yes | 270 | Feb & Jul | Board of Law Examiners |
Bar exam requirements change frequently. Some states are transitioning to or from the UBE. Verify requirements with your state's board of bar examiners before relying on this data.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.