Georgia

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Georgia 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
Yes
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Details
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

June 1

June 15

Jan. 1

Jan. 15

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
No
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Georgia for filing instructions.
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
75
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
No
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes
Details

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Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Details
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
Details
Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 7

Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.