Frequently Asked Questions

From submission of a complete application, plan on approximately 16–20 weeks before the examination date. Character and fitness review typically takes 10–14 weeks; supplemental investigations may extend this timeline.

Yes. The portal preserves your progress automatically every 30 seconds, and on demand via the Save & continue button. Drafts are retained for 18 months.

Each reference receives an initial invitation plus two automatic reminders. After the third request, you will be notified and asked to submit an alternate reference. Nonresponse does not reflect poorly on an applicant.

No. The core application can be filed while supporting documents (transcripts, Form 3 references, fingerprint results) arrive separately. All items must be received before the filing deadline for the application to be considered complete.

Fee waivers are available for applicants demonstrating financial hardship under Rule 702(h). Submit Form 8 with supporting financial documentation at least 60 days before the filing deadline.

Withdrawals submitted at least 45 days before the exam receive a 50% refund of filing fees. No refund is issued thereafter; prior fees do not apply to future administrations.

July administration results are typically released in late September. February results are released in mid-April. Exact release dates are announced four weeks in advance through the applicant portal.

No. All components of the UBE are administered in person at approved testing centers. Remote proctoring may be authorized as an ADA accommodation for qualifying applicants.

Submit Form 7 and supporting documentation at least 90 days before the examination. Decisions are communicated within 30 days of a complete submission.

Yes, within the five-year portability window. The transferred score must meet the minimum passing score in this jurisdiction (266). Submit the transfer application and official score report from NCBE.

ExamSoft's Examplify is the only approved platform. Applicants must download and complete a mock exam at least two weeks before the administration date.

Employment history (ten years), academic and professional discipline, litigation history, financial responsibility, and any criminal matters. Disclosure is required regardless of disposition.

Rarely. The Board evaluates conduct holistically, focusing on recency, candor, and rehabilitation. Full disclosure of all incidents — including sealed or expunged records — is required and is evaluated far more favorably than omissions later discovered.

The Board follows NCBE guidance on mental-health disclosures: questions focus strictly on current conduct-impairing conditions, not diagnosis or treatment history. Seeking care is never a disqualifying factor.

Typically 10–14 weeks from the date of a complete filing. Supplemental investigations may extend this timeline by 4–8 weeks.

Swearing-in ceremonies are held quarterly at the State Supreme Court. New attorneys are notified of their session within two weeks of final Board approval.

New admittees must complete a 6-hour New Lawyer Training module within 12 months of admission, in addition to the standard 30-hour annual CLE requirement after the first year.

Submit the Certificate Request form through the attorney portal. Standard processing is 5 business days; expedited processing is available for an additional fee.

No. Practice of law before formal admission — including drafting legal documents for a fee, appearing in court, or providing legal advice — constitutes unauthorized practice. Supervised intern work under Rule 711 is the only exception.

Update your address, email, and phone through the attorney portal within 30 days of any change. Failure to maintain current contact information can affect disciplinary and CLE compliance status.