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On October 15, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued the following Administrative Determination and Order. Lawyers seeking readmission after disbarment must meet several conditions which are detailed in the Order. A new body, the Attorney Regulatory Board, will handle petitions for readmission.

NOTICES TO THE BAR REGARDING CHARACTER AND FITNESS QUESTIONNAIRE

On September 19, 2023, the Supreme Court adopted changes to the Character and Fitness Questionnaire to narrow the scope of inquiry into candidates' mental health in the bar admissions process. Click here for the Notice.

On February 2, 2024, the Supreme Court adopted changes to the Character and Fitness Questionnaire to make clear that the scope of the inquiry into a candidate's prior filing of retraining orders or Title IX actions during the bar admissions process is narrow. Click here for the Notice.

Committee on Character Regulations Amended

The Supreme Court of New Jersey has adopted certain amendments to the Regulations Governing the Committee on Character. Under Rule 1:25, the Committee on Character is charged with determining the good character and fitness of candidates for admission to practice law in New Jersey. The Committee on Character is authorized to prescribe Regulations governing its practice and procedures, subject to the approval of the Supreme Court. The Regulations were last amended on July 1, 2017, as a result of recommendations by the Ad Hoc Committee on the Character Review Process concerning proposed amendments regarding the stipulations of conditions by consent. The Amendments made are as a result of further recommendations of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Character Review Process and public comment to its report. The Amendments announced by this notice are to Regulations 202.6, 202:7, 202:8, 202:9, 202:10, 302:1, 304:1, 304:5, 402:3 and 501. These amendments are effective May 1, 2022.

Judiciary Cybersecurity Notice

The New Jersey Judiciary is blocking all internet traffic from outside the United States to ensure data security. This includes access to our websites, applications, and other online services as well as blockage of email traffic to and from sites outside the United States. If you are unsure whether your message or your submission was received, please call the Board of Bar Examiners at (609) 815-2911.

On February 19, 2025, New Jersey Courts posted the following Notice to the Bar. The New Jersey Supreme Court’s formed the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on the “NextGen” Bar Examination which is under the leadership of Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (retired) as Chair. The Ad Hoc Committee is charged with reviewing and recommending to the Court whether New Jersey should adopt the NextGen exam as a replacement for the state’s existing bar examination format.

On June 6, 2025, New Jersey Courts posted the following Notice – Report of the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on the "NextGen" Bar Examination – Comments Sought (Comments Requested by July 7, 2025).

System Maintenance March 29 - March 30, 2025:

Please note that credit card payments cannot be submitted from Saturday, March 29, at 11:30 PM EST until Sunday, March 30, at 8:00 AM EST due to system maintenance. Please plan accordingly.

July 2025 Bar Examination Applications Open March 1

Applications for the July 2025 New Jersey Bar Examination opened March 1, 2025.  The timely submission deadline is March 31. The late and final deadlines are April 15 and April 30, respectively, both subject to applicable fees.

Applicants who are requesting accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must submit all required forms found in the “Applications & Information” tab under “ADA / Non-Standard Testing Accommodations Information” section then under “Browse Forms.” 

February 2025 Successful Candidates

Of 428 applicants who sat for the New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination, 158 or 37% passed the exam. Of the 146 examinees who were first-time test takers, 72 or 49% passed the exam. Of the remaining 282 examinees who were repeat test-takers, 86 or 31% passed the exam.

Due to pending application requirements for a small number of applicants, results were sent to 423 of the 428 applicants. Of those who received results, 157 or 37% passed the exam. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their User Home Page for specific information from the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners regarding their eligibility and related instructions for admission to the New Jersey bar. Please note that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit an individual to practice law in New Jersey. Each candidate is responsible to adhere to the provided instructions.

July 2024 Successful Candidates

Of 1,038 applicants who sat for the New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination, 674 or 65% passed the exam. Of the 798 examinees who were first-time test takers, 606 or 76% passed the exam. Of the remaining 240 examinees who were repeat test-takers, 68 or 28% passed the exam.

Due to pending application requirements for a small number of applicants, results were sent to 1,029 of the 1,038 applicants. Of those who received results, 670 or 65% passed the exam. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their User Home Page for specific information from the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners regarding their eligibility and related instructions for admission to the New Jersey bar. Please note that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit an individual to practice law in New Jersey. Each candidate is responsible to adhere to the provided instructions.

February 2024 Successful Candidates

Of 432 applicants who sat for the New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination, results were sent to 427. Of those who received results, 138 or 32% passed the exam. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their User Home Page for specific information from the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners regarding their eligibility for admission and related instructions.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. Each candidate is responsible to adhere to the provided instructions.

July 2023 Successful Candidates

Of 935 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 914. Of the 914 examinees, 559 or 61.15% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

February 2023 Successful Candidates

Of 465 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 460. Of the 460 examinees, 154 or 33.47% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

July 2022 Successful Candidates

Of 922 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 908. Of the 908 examinees, 543 or 59.80% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

February 2022 Successful Candidates

Of 501 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 495. Of the 495 examinees, 246 or 49.69% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

July 2021 Successful Candidates

Of 1139 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 1131. Of the 1131 examinees, 662 or 58.53% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

February 2021 Successful Candidates

Of 596 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 584. Of the 584 examinees, 256 or 43.83% passed. Click here to view the list of successful New Jersey bar candidates.

NOTE: Candidates who passed the examination must refer to their user home page for specific information regarding their eligibility for admission.

Please be aware that passing the examination does NOT automatically permit you to practice law in New Jersey. It is each candidate's responsibility to adhere to the provided instructions.

 

Several of New Jersey’s judicial vicinages may hold local attorney admissions ceremonies.

If you are interested in participating in one of the ceremonies, you MUST contact the appropriate person listed below to register and to get additional information. Attendance may be restricted and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

You are responsible for providing the state oath form that was provided to you to the vicinage, and you must follow any additional instructions given to you by the vicinage. Please note that if you wish to be admitted in Federal District Court, you must follow the instructions from the District Court regarding taking the oath and returning the oath form to the District Court. This includes forwarding the oath form to the Federal District Court, along with their fee.

 

Vicinage	Date/Time of Ceremony	Contact	Contact Information	Location
Atlantic/Cape May	October 21, 2024 at 3 p.m.	Carolina Overs	carolina.overs@njcourts.gov	Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex, 4997 Unami Boulevard, Mays Landing, NJ, Courtroom 5
Atlantic/Cape May	October 22, 2024 at 3 p.m.	Carolina Overs	carolina.overs@njcourts.gov	Atlantic County Civil Courts Building, 1201 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, Courtroom 3A