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Filing Deadlines and Exam Dates

The Bar Exam is held on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July.

Filing deadlines for July bar exam

 Regular Filing Deadline:Regular Filing Fee:Late Filing Deadline:Late Filing Fee:
First-time applicantsApril 1$250April 15$500
Re-exam applicantsMay 30$250June 15$500

Filing deadlines for February bar exam

 Regular Filing Deadline:Regular Filing Fee:Late Filing Deadline:Late Filing Fee:
First-time applicantsNovember 15$250November 30$500
Re-exam applicantsDecember 15$250December 30$500

***Please note filing deadlines are the days listed above even if the dates fall on a weekend.  You have until 11:59pm Eastern Daylight Time to complete the application and upload required documents in order for your application to be accepted.  Any part of the required application (including uploads) that are not submitted by the deadline will incur late fees or dismissal of your application.

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