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  3. Illinois To First Administer NextGen UBE In February 2028
Published on May 15, 2025

Illinois to First Administer NextGen UBE in February 2028

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The Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Board of Admissions have announced that the jurisdiction will first administer the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination in February 2028. For additional information, visit:

Illinois Announces First Administration of Nextgen Uniform Bar Exam for February 2028 (May 15, 2025)
Illinois to Administer NextGen Bar Exam in 2028 (May 29, 2024)

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