Admission to the bar is regulated by individual states. Each state sets its own requirements and students who wish to take the bar in a particular state should review the information for admission well in advance and to ensure that all requirements are met (usually the bar exam, the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, and a character and fitness application.)
Between July 2026 and February 2028, the bar exam will change from the Uniform Bar Examination (“legacy UBE”) to the NextGen UBE. The Student Post provides specific information about the MPRE and the legacy-NextGen transition for students and alumni who intend to sit for the bar exam between July 2026 and February 2028.
Regardless of which exam you will take, we encourage you to reach out for additional information and guidance by contacting Associate Director of Academic and Professional Success Noeleen Urmson (noeleen.urmson@temple.edu). Associate Director Urmson, Dean Bretschneider, and Sr. Director Walden are available to assist students and graduates as they navigate the application process.