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New Jersey began accepting UBE score transfers on October 1, 2016. The fee for a UBE score transfer is $675 and is non-refundable. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but must be received within 36 months of taking a UBE examination and earning a qualifying UBE score. Applicants should be familiar with Rule 1:24.
I am taking the UBE in another UBE jurisdiction. Can I transfer my score to New Jersey? The UBE score must have been earned (based on the last day of the month of the examination) no more than 36 months prior to submitting a completed application to New Jersey. The score must meet or exceed New Jersey’s cut score of 266 in order to be accepted.
The New Jersey Supreme Court has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), beginning with the February 2017 administration of the exam. Subject to forthcoming amendments to the Rules of Court, the Supreme Court has adopted the following related provisions for application using a transferred UBE score: The score attained on the UBE examination ...
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Alabama allows lawyers to transfer their UBE scores for 25 monthsof passing the exam. This state also requires anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Arizona allows lawyers to transfer their UBE scores with 5 years(60 months)of passing the exam. This state also requires anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Colorado allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores with3 years(36 months) of passing the exam. This state also allows scores up between 3 and 5 years old to be transferred. However, the lawyer must show 2 years of active law practice preceding their application for Colorado to qualify.
Iowa allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores within2 to 5 yearsof passing the exam. This state also requires these lawyers show active practice of law for 2 of the 3 years proceeding their attempt to transfer their score.
Massachusetts is adopting the UBE in July 2018. Thus, they have not set a transfer time period yet. This state will also require anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Missouri allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores within 2 years(24 months) of passing the exam. This state also requires anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Montana allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores within 3 years(36 months) of passing the exam. This state also requires anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
The state of New Jersey allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores within 3 years(36 months) of passing the exam.
The state of New York allows lawyers to transfer UBE scores within3 years(36 months) of passing the exam. This state also requires anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Oregon is adopting the UBE in July 2017. They have not set a transfer time period yet. This state will also not require anyone applying to transfer a score pass a state specific exam.
Verify Your UBE Score: Ensure your UBE score meets or exceeds the minimum requirement of 266 for New Jersey. Scores below this threshold will not be considered for transfer. Check the Validity of Your Score: Confirm that your UBE score is within the 36-month validity period for transfer to New Jersey. Scores older than 36 months are not ...
Bar reciprocity by state. Bar reciprocity in the United States is a concept that allows attorneys to practice law in a state other than the one in which they’re licensed. This can be especially useful for attorneys who want to temporarily work in a different state, or for those who have recently moved to a new state and wish to continue ...
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Yes, provided the UBE jurisdiction accepts transferred MBE scores. NOTE: If you transfer a concurrent or prior MBE score to a UBE jurisdiction, however, you will NOT earn a portable UBE score. You must take all portions of the examination (MEE, MPT, and MBE) in the same UBE jurisdiction and in the same exam administration to earn a portable UBE ...
