General Application Deadlines
February / July 2025 Bar Exam Application Deadlines and Fees
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Bar Exam Application Postmarked/Hand Delivered/Submission Deadlines
| Application Category | February Exam | July Exam | Filing Deadline | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-licensed Applicant | August 12, 2024 - October 1, 2024 | November 11, 2024 - January 7, 2025 | Timely | $850 |
| Non-licensed Applicant | October 2, 2024 - November 5, 2024 | January 8, 2025 - March 4, 2025 | Late | $1,100 |
Application Category | February Exam | July Exam | Filing Deadline | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Licensed Attorney | August 12, 2024 - October 1, 2024 | November 11, 2024 - January 7, 2025 | Timely | $1,650 |
Licensed Attorney | October 2, 2024 - November 5, 2024 | January 8, 2025 - March 4, 2025 | Late | $1,900 |
Application Category | February Exam | Filing Deadline | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
Supplemental Application | August 12, 2024 - October 1, 2024 | Timely | $400 |
Supplemental Application | October 2, 2024 - November 5, 2024 | Late | $650 |
Application Category | July Exam | Filing Deadline | Fees |
Supplemental Applicant | November 11, 2024 - May 6, 2025 | Timely | $400 |
PLEASE NOTE:
The Board considers an application “filed” when it is received in the Board’s offices. However, if the envelope containing your application bears a postmark which is on or before the deadline and has sufficient postage, AND your Application is signed and notarized and otherwise complete, it will be considered filed as of the date the postmark shows it was mailed.
For your application to be considered filed, it must be accompanied by the Authorization and Release forms and all applicable fees in collected funds. See Rule .0101(4).
After your application has been received and is being processed, you will be notified if there is any supporting documentation missing or if your answers to any questions are incomplete. The additional information should be furnished to the Board immediately.
| Comity Application | $2,000 |
| Military Spouse Comity Applicant | No fee |
| UBE Transfer Applicant who is not licensed in any other jurisdiction | $1,275 |
| UBE Transfer Applicant who is licensed in any other jurisdiction | $1,500 |
| Mandatory Laptop Fee | $125 |
| Application Copy Fee | $20 |
| MPRE Transfer Fee | $25 |
| MBE Transfer Fee | $25 |
| Documentary Deficiency Fee | $100 |
| Failure to supply copy of Application | $20 |
| License Copy | $35 |
| Examination Answers Copy | $20 |
| Infraction Expedited Review Fee | $200 |