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Virginia has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

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Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
No
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Details
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

May 10

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Dec. 15

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
No
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
Details
Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations only for those seeking to be certified as Foreign Legal Consultants (FLC) in Virginia.

Character & Fitness Services for VA
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
85
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Details
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
Details
Number of Years of Practice Required
3 of past 5
Details
Bar Exam
Legacy UBE
No
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes
Details

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Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.