Virginia

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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
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Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
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May 10

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Dec. 15

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
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UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
No
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
Admission on Earned or Transferred Bar Exam Score
Non-UBE Minimum Score - Admission on Transferred UBE Score
No
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
85
MPRE Score Time Parameters
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Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
Details
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
No
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes
Details

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Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
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Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
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Number of Years of Practice Required
3 of past 5
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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.