New York uses the Uniform Bar Exam and requires a score of 266. Applicants must also complete the New York Law Course (NYLC) and pass the New York Law Exam (NYLE), complete 50 hours of pro bono work and pass the MPRE.
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Key takeaways
- UBE passing score: 266.
- The NYLE is a 50-question online exam on New York law.
- 50 hours of qualifying pro bono service are required.
- New York plans to start the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
USA New York Bar Exam: Quick Facts
- Administered by
- NY State Board of Law Examiners
- Exam
- UBE (MBE, MEE, MPT)
- Passing
- 266
- Extra
- NYLC + NYLE, 50 pro bono hours
- NextGen
- July 2028
New York Bar Exam Results
Results for the July exam typically come out in late October, and results for the February exam in late April. The Board posts pass lists and statistics online.
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What is the NYLE?
The New York Law Exam: a 50-question, open-book online test taken after the New York Law Course.
Full answer →When will New York switch to the NextGen bar exam?
New York plans to begin administering NextGen in July 2028.
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