New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners

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VICINAGE ADMISSIONS CEREMONIES

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	November 3 at 3 p.m.	Carolina Overs	carolina.overs@njcourts.gov	Atlantic County Civil Courts Building, 1201 Bacharach Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ, Courtroom 3A
Ocean	December 5 at 3:30 p.m.	Lisa Dante	lisa.dante@njcourts.gov	Ocean County Courthouse, 118 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ

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.

July 2023 Bar Examination Results will be posted October 11, 2023

The July 2023 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages October 11, 2023.

Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

Please note that if you have not provided a law school certificate or have another matter pending, your results have been held. If you have not provided all supplementary documentation, such as driver's abstracts, documents requested by your reviewing attorney, etc., you cannot be certified for admission. Applicants must pass the exam, be certified by the Committee on Character, AND receive a pass and ready letter on your User Home Page in order to be admitted.

February 2024 Bar Examination Applications Open October 1

Applications for the February 2024 New Jersey Bar Examination opened October 1, 2023. The timely submission deadline is October 31, the late deadline is November 15, and the FINAL deadline is November 30.

Applicants who are requesting accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must submit the form found in the “Application Forms” tab under “ADA Testing Accommodation,” then under “Browse Forms.”

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, July 23 from 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, please plan accordingly.

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.

February 2023 Bar Examination Results will be posted May 12, 2023

The February 2023 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages May 12, 2023.

Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

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.

July 2023 Bar Examination Applications Open March 1st.

Applications for the July 2023 New Jersey Bar Examination will open March 1, 2023. The timely deadline is March 31st, the late deadline is April 15th, and the FINAL deadline is April 30th.

Applicants who are requesting accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must submit the newly revised form which may be found in the “Application Forms” tab under “ADA Testing Accommodation,” then under “Browse Forms.”

VICINAGE ADMISSIONS CEREMONIES

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

Vicinage	Date/Time of Ceremony	Contact	Contact Information	Location
Atlantic/Cape May	11/04/22 at 2:30 p.m.	Carolina Overs	carolina.overs@njcourts.gov	Atlantic County Civil Courts Building: 1201 Bacharach Boulevard, Courtroom 3A, Atlantic City, NJ

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.

July 2022 Bar Examination Results will be posted October 7, 2022

The July 2022 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages October 7, 2022. Please do not call the office, as it will take approximately an hour for all results to be posted.

February 2023 Bar Examination Applications Open October 1st.

Applications for the February 2023 New Jersey Bar Examination will open October 1, 2022. The timely deadline is October 31st, the late deadline is November 15th, and the FINAL deadline is November 30th.

At this time, the February 2023 Bar Examination is anticipated to be administered in person. The Board of Bar Examiners will administer the in-person examination informed by guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and other authorities. For the July 2022 exam, those guidelines included a variety of protections, such as proper and frequent hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing. Proof of vaccination, booster (if eligible), and/or negative test results also was required to sit for the July 2022 exam. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to closely monitor public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide updates which may impact the administration of the February 2023 examination, as necessary.

NCBE Issues Statement Regarding July 2022 UBE and Recent Supreme Court Decisions

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE), which is the creator of the July 2022 Uniform Bar Examination, has issued the following statement: “Examinees taking the NCBE-developed July 2022 MBE, MPT, and MEE will not be required to be familiar with this term's US Supreme Court decisions.”

Judiciary Cybersecurity Update

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

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, May 22nd from 12 a.m. - 11 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, please plan accordingly.

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.

February 2022 Bar Examination Results will be posted May 11, 2022

The February 2022 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages May 11, 2022. Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, April 24th from 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, please plan accordingly.

July 2022 Bar Exam Applications are Open

Applications for the New Jersey in-person July 2022 Uniform Bar Examination are open. The timely deadline is March 31st, the late deadline is April 15th, and the FINAL deadline is April 30th.

At this time, the July 2022 Bar Examination is anticipated to be administered in person. The Board of Bar Examiners will administer the in-person examination informed by guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and other authorities. Currently, these guidelines include a variety of protections, such as proper and frequent hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing. Proof of vaccination, booster (if eligible), and/or negative test results also may be required to sit for the in-person exam. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to closely monitor public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide updates which may impact the administration of the bar examination, as necessary.

Technical Assistance Available for New Jersey Bar Examination COVID Vaccination and Testing Application

Technical assistance is available if you have questions when registering or uploading your required COVID-19 vaccination (and booster, if eligible) or testing dates and documentation (proofs) to the secure New Jersey Bar Examination COVID Vaccination and Testing Application. If you need technical assistance, please send an e-mail to the BdofBarCOVID.Mailbox@njcourts.gov. When sending your e-mail, please add the subject line: “Technical Assistance Needed,” describe your issue and provide your name, email address and telephone number. The Board of Bar Examiners will send your request to our internal technical support team and they will contact you directly.

February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination COVID-19 Test Result Fee Refund/Carryover Form Available

Applicants who are symptomatic or who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and have not completed any required period of isolation, must not report to the examination site on any exam day regardless of vaccination status.

Applicants who are unable to sit for the exam for these reasons may request a refund or a one-time carryover of bar examination application fees to the next examination (i.e. the July 2022 Uniform Bar Examination). Applicants requesting a one-time fee carryover must submit a new application for the July 2022 bar examination when registration opens.

Applicants requesting a fee refund or carryover must submit the “COVID-19 Test Result – Fee Refund/Carryover Form” via e-mail to: Ref-Carry.Mailbox@njcourts.gov no later than Monday, February 28, 2022. Please be advised that once you submit this form, the Board of Bar Examiners will deem your decision final. The form can be found on our website under the “Other Forms” tab.

Reminder -- February 2022 UBE Opt-Out Form Due February 1st

As a reminder, applicants who decline to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination or decline to provide a negative COVID-19 test result may request a refund/credit or carryover of their February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination application fee.

Applicants must submit the form via e-mail to: Opt-Out.Mailbox@njcourts.gov no later than Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Forms received after February 1, 2022 will not be honored.

Please be advised that once you submit this form, the Board of Bar Examiners will deem your decision final.

The form can be found on our website under the “Other Forms” tab.

The New Jersey Bar Examination COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Application Now Available

The New Jersey Bar Examination COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Application Now Available

The New Jersey Bar Examination COVID Vaccination and Testing Application, is now available to applicants.

To properly upload vaccine/test information and records, all applicants for the New Jersey February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination must:

Register to gain access to the COVID Vaccination Tracker (CVT) application, and
Access the CVT application, specifically, the secure New Jersey Bar Examination COVID Vaccination and Testing Application, to input their information and upload their documentation.

We strongly encourage applicants who are “vaccinated and boosted” or “recently vaccinated” as described in the Board of Bar Examiners’ letter, dated January 14^th, to upload their information and records in the “Bar Exam Covid Vaccination and Testing” portal as soon as possible. When entering your information, do not use the “Public Access” portal.

Applicants who are not “vaccinated and boosted” or “recently vaccinated” as described in the Board of Bar Examiners’ letter, dated January 14^th, must submit either a PCR test or a lab or telehealth observed rapid test with certified test result from the provider in order to be permitted to sit for the bar examination. The test must be conducted on or after Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Test results must be provided no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022. When entering your information, do not use the “Public Access” portal.

All bar examination applicants are reminded that vaccination or testing information and records must be electronically submitted through the Judiciary’s secure online portal only. They may not be uploaded to your Board of Bar Examiners’ user homepage. Such submissions will be deleted from our system and will not be reviewed to determine compliance with the Board’s vaccine/test requirements and eligibility to sit for the February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination. If you have uploaded your documentation to your user homepage, you must re-submit your documentation to the secure Judiciary portal no later than Monday, February 21, 2022 at 8 am.

February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination Opt-Out Form Available

February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination Opt-Out Form Available

Applicants who decline to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination or decline to provide a negative COVID-19 test result may request a refund/credit or carryover of their February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination application fee.

Applicants must submit the form via e-mail to: Opt-Out.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

no later than Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Forms received after February 1, 2022 will

not be honored.

Please be advised that once you submit this form, the Board of Bar Examiners will deem your decision final.

The form can be found on our website under the “Other Forms” tab.

Submission of COVID-19 Vaccine/Test Results Must Be Submitted Through Judiciary Portal Only

All bar examination applicants are reminded that vaccination or testing information and records must be electronically submitted through a secure online portal developed and maintained by the New Jersey Judiciary. Further instructions regarding how to submit proof of compliance using the secure portal will be forthcoming.

Documentation of either:

(1) proof of vaccination (plus booster, if eligible); or

(2) a negative COVID-19 test result

may not be uploaded to your Board of Bar Examiners’ user homepage. All such submissions will be deleted from our system and will not be reviewed to determine compliance with the Board’s vaccine/test requirements and eligibility to sit for the February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination. If you have already uploaded your documentation to your user homepage, you must re-submit your documentation once the secure Judiciary portal becomes available.

February 2022 Bar Examination Requirement

The New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners requires all February 2022 Uniform Bar Examination applicants to submit proof that they have:

Been vaccinated, including a booster, if eligible, as described below; or
Received a negative COVID-19 test result, as described below.

More detailed instructions on how to submit proof of compliance with these requirements will be forthcoming.

COVID-19 Vaccination (Plus Booster, if Eligible): A boosted applicant has completed an initial vaccination regimen and received a booster. A recently vaccinated applicant has completed an initial vaccination regimen: within 5 months of February 15, 2022, for Moderna or Pfizer; or within 2 months of February 15, 2022, for Johnson & Johnson. Based on those timelines, if you become eligible to receive a booster on or before February 15, 2022, you must also present proof that you received a booster.

Negative COVID-19 Test Result: While PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) tests are preferred, an applicant may submit either a PCR test or a lab or telehealth observed rapid test with certified test result from the provider in order to be permitted to sit for the bar examination. The test must be conducted on or after Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Test results must be provided no later than 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 21, 2022.

Submission of Proofs: Details regarding the method for submitting the required proofs of vaccination or a negative test result will be provided in the coming weeks.

In addition, masks and social distancing will be required throughout the entire exam.

Refunds or carryovers of fees will be provided to applicants who decline to obtain a vaccination or to provide a negative test result.

The Board will continue to closely monitor public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide updates that may impact the administration of the bar examination, as necessary.

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.

July 2021 Bar Examination Results will be posted November 15, 2021

The July 2021 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages November 15, 2021. Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, November 7th from midnight to 9 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

February 2022 Bar Exam Applications are Open

Applications for the February 2022 New Jersey Bar Examination are open. The timely deadline is October 31st, the late deadline is November 15th, and the FINAL deadline is November 30th.

At this time, the February 2022 Bar Examination is anticipated to be administered in person. The Board of Bar Examiners will administer the in-person examination informed by guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJ DOH), Center for Disease Control (CDC), and other authorities. Currently, these guidelines include a variety of protections, such as proper personal hygiene, proper and frequent hand washing, social distancing and mask wearing. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to closely monitor public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will provide updates which may impact the administration of the bar examination, as necessary.

Download Examplify Exam Files

If you have not yet downloaded your Examplify Exam Files for each session of the July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination, you must do so immediately.

If you do not download all required Examplify Exam Files by today, Friday, July 23, 2021 by 4:30 PM, you will be unable to take the July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination.

Exam File Download Reminder

As a reminder, the July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination exam files must be downloaded by 5:00 PM (ET) today, July 22, 2021.

All applicants were sent an e-mail from ExamSoft with instructions to confirm that they have updated their software to Examplify version 2.7.4 and to download the exam files. The Board of Bar Examiners strongly encourages applicants to be vigilant for ExamSoft’s instructional email by updating their software and downloading the exam files by the deadline. Doing so will ensure that applicants have ample time to work through any unexpected technical concerns so those issues are not faced on exam day.

In addition, the Board of Bar Examiners strongly recommend that applicants take Mock Exam #4. Although this mock exam is not required, taking Mock Exam #4 will ensure that you have the latest software uploaded and that your computer functions properly and meets all minimum system requirements prior to exam day. The mock exam files will be available until July 30, 2021 at 5:01 PM (ET).

Examplify Exam Files Now Available

The July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination exam files are available for applicants to download between July 20, 2021 and July 22, 2021 by 5:00 PM (ET).

Applicants will be receiving an e-mail from ExamSoft with instructions to confirm that they have updated their software to Examplify version 2.7.4 and to download the exam files. The Board of Bar Examiners strongly encourages applicants to be vigilant for ExamSoft’s instructional email by updating their software and downloading the exam files as soon as they are available. Doing so will ensure that applicants have ample time to work through any unexpected technical concerns so those issues are not faced on exam day.

ExamSoft’s Software Update and Mock Exam 4

In light of ExamSoft’s required software update to Examplify version 2.7.4, the Board of Bar Examiners strongly recommend that applicants take Mock Exam #4. Although this mock exam is not required, taking Mock #4 will ensure that applicants have the latest software uploaded prior to exam day.

July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination – ExamSoft Laptop Registration Opens June 17

The July 27-28 Remote Uniform Bar Examination laptop registration through ExamSoft will open on Thursday, June 17, 2021 by 5:00 pm (ET) and must be completed by Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 5:00 pm (ET) which is also the deadline for applicants to have uploaded both mandatory mock exams. All applicants, including non-standard testing applicants, must register for the ExamSoft laptop program. All applicants will be receiving an email from ExamSoft with instructions to download and register the latest version of the examination software (i.e., Examplify).

Through the registration process, applicants will be provided with access to take and upload two mandatory mock exams through Examplify: “Mock Exam 1” and “Mock Exam 2.” In addition, there will be an opportunity to take an additional optional “Mock Exam 3” (which is a duplicate of “Mock Exam 2.”)

The mock exams are critical to the administration of the examination, and also allow you to test the software and your equipment, and gain familiarity with the functions of the software. In all, the Board of Bar Examiners is asking that you complete a combination of these mock exams on three occasions as described below.

Applicants should take the mandatory mock exams as follows:

Mock Exam 1 at noon on Monday, June 21^st(ET) and

Mock Exam 2 at noon on Friday, June 25^th (ET)

or as close in time as possible to maximize the number of applicants using the system at once.

In addition, an optional Mock Exam 3 (which is a duplicate of Mock Exam 2) will be available for additional practice through Saturday, July 24^th.

July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination -- Updated FAQs Posted

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination have been updated to provide important information regarding the examination, ExamSoft software and technology requirements, Examplify mock exams and exam software features. We encourage you to review the FAQs by clicking the above FAQs tab.

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance from Saturday, June 5th at 11 p.m. until Sunday, June 6th at 1 p.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

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.

February 2021 Bar Examination Results will be posted May 7, 2021

The February 2021 bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages May 7, 2021. Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

FAQS Updated

The remote July 2021 Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) Frequently Asked Questions have been updated to provide details regarding the permitted use of one external monitor and the deadlines for completion of mandatory Mock Exam 1 and Mock Exam 2.

IdentoGO Mailing Address Changed

ATTENTION ALL FEBRUARY 2021 BAR EXAM APPLICANTS: If you have received Out-of-State Fingerprint Instructions, have opted to be fingerprinted using hard cards, and have not yet been fingerprinted or have been fingerprinted, but you have yet to send your fingerprints to IdentoGo for processing , please take note that the address to send your completed fingerprint cards has changed as of March 1, 2021. The address listed on your Out-of-State Fingerprint Instructions is no longer valid. The new address to send your completed fingerprint cards is:

IdentoGO

Cardscan Department - NJ Program
340 Seven Springs Way, Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027

Please note, if you already mailed your completed fingerprint cards, your mail will be forwarded, by INDEMIA, to the new address.

Board Offers July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Exam and Posts New Accommodations Application Form

The New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners will be offering the July 2021 Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) as a remotely proctored administration of the exam. The deadlines for application are: March 1st through March 31st for timely applications; April 1st through April 15th for late applications; and April 16th through April 30th for the FINAL submission of all applications.

As a reminder, those who were granted a deferral from the February 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination to the July 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination must file a new application. For payment, please indicate “Check or Money Order” which will alert your Case File Manager to process your fee carryover.

Applicants who are requesting accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must submit the newly revised form which may be found in the “Application Forms” tab under “ADA Testing Accommodation,” then under “Browse Forms.”

The website will be updated to provide more details regarding the exam as they become available.

System Maintenance

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, March 14th from 7 a.m. - 12 noon. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

ExamSoft’s Software Update and Mock Exam 4

In light of ExamSoft’s required software update to Examplify version 2.6.4, the Board of Bar Examiners strongly recommend that applicants take Mock Exam #4. Although this mock exam is not required, taking Mock #4 will ensure that applicants have the latest software uploaded prior to exam day.

Virtual Swearing In Ceremony To Be Hosted by Chief Justice Rabner and Chief Judge Wolfson

Chief Justice Stuart Rabner will be administering the oath in a Virtual Swearing In Ceremony via Zoom on Wednesday, February 10th at 2 PM. We are honored to also host Chief Judge Freda Wolfson of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, for the ceremony.

Your friends and family members are invited to view your momentous occasion by video stream which will be available to the public through our www.NJcourts.gov website.

Candidates who successfully completed all of the bar admission requirements established by the Supreme Court will receive further instructions regarding how to participate via e-mail shortly.

The Board of Bar Examiners looks forward to sharing this milestone and joining in this celebration with you.

February 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination – ExamSoft Laptop Registration Opens Today

The February 23-24 Remote Uniform Bar Examination laptop registration through ExamSoft will open on Thursday, January 14, 2021 by 5:00 pm (ET) and should be completed by Friday, January 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm (ET) which is also the deadline for applicants to have uploaded both mandatory mock exams. All applicants, including non-standard testing applicants, must register for the ExamSoft laptop program. All applicants will be receiving an email from ExamSoft with instructions to download and register the latest version of the examination software (i.e., Examplify).

Applicants should take the mandatory mock exams as follows:

Mock Exam 1 at noon on Tuesday, January 19^th (ET) and

Mock Exam 2 at noon on Monday, January 25^th (ET)

or as close in time as possible to maximize the number of applicants using the system at once.

In addition, an optional Mock Exam 3 (which is a duplicate of Mock Exam 2) will be available for additional practice through Saturday, February 20th.

October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Score Transfers

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been updated to include important information regarding the process and requirements for transferring scores earned on the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination. We encourage you to review the FAQs by clicking the above FAQs tab.

February 2021 Remote Bar Examination -- Updated FAQs Posted

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the February 2021 Remote Bar Examination have been updated to provide important information regarding the February 2021 remote bar examination, ExamSoft software and technology requirements and Examplify mock exams. We encourage you to review the FAQs by clicking the above FAQs tab.

October 2020 Successful Candidates

Of 1407 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 1406. Of the 1406 examinees, 930 or 66.14% 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.

Process and Forms to Use If Requesting October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Score Transfer

Although the October 2020 remote bar examination did not render a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score, the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners entered into reciprocal agreements with several jurisdictions permitting the interstate portability of bar examination scores earned on the October 5th-6th, 2020 Remote Bar Examination. Qualifying jurisdictions are listed on our website at https://www.njbarexams.org/october-2020-remote-bar-exam-reciprocal-jurisdictions

Applicants wishing to transfer their October 2020 Remote Bar Examination score earned in one of those qualifying reciprocal jurisdictions, should use the existing UBE score transfer process and forms which currently appear on our website under “UBE Score Transfer Application.” All requirements stated under that section with respect to a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score transfer apply to the transportability of your score earned on the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination. Please note, for those seeking admission in New Jersey based on a score earned in a reciprocal jurisdiction, all other requirements for application and plenary admission to the bar, per Rule 1:24-1 (Qualifications and requirements for application) and Rule 1:27-1 (Plenary admission) must be met to qualify for admission to the New Jersey bar.

October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Results will be posted December 22, 2020

The October 2020 remote bar examination results will be posted to User Home Pages December 22, 2020. Please do not call the office, it will take several hours for all results to be posted.

Updated Non-Standard Testing Accommodation (NTA) Application for February 2021 Uniform Bar Exam Posted

An updated Non-Standard Testing Accommodation (NTA) Application for the February 2021 Uniform Bar Exam has been posted. The testing format and requirements for the February 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) are different from those of prior bar examinations. This new application must be completed by all applicants seeking accommodations for the February 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) whether or not you have requested accommodations for a prior examination. This application provides all of the information you and your medical / psychological authorities need to properly assess the accommodation(s) you may wish to request pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The updated form also specifies COVID-19 administrative requirements with respect to test format, in-person testing, health and safety and travel.

In addition, instructions regarding how to send your application to the ADA Coordinator via e-mail are provided. The application may be found by clicking here.

Board Offers February 2021 Remote Uniform Bar Exam

The New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners will be offering the February 2021 Bar Examination as a remotely proctored administration of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The deadlines for application have been revised. Accordingly, the timely deadline is from October 1^st through November 15th, and the FINAL deadline is from November 16^th through November 30th.

As a reminder, those who were granted a deferral from the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination to the February 2021 Bar Examination must file a new application. For payment, please indicate “Check or Money Order.”

The website will be updated to provide more details regarding the exam format as they become available.

ExamSoft Upload of Video File

For applicants who may be attempting to finalize the upload of one of their proctoring sessions (video monitoring file), ExamSoft recommends that you keep Examplify on your computer and open until your upload is completed. You do not need to call ExamSoft Technical Support at this time. However, if you feel that your upload is taking an unusual amount of time due to your internet speed, please send an email to: Monitoringfiles@ExamSoft.com so that ExamSoft can track your case and help you transfer your monitoring file. Please be sure to include your name and the email address associated with your bar exam (return phone number optional). ExamSoft will review your situation and notify you if any additional action is required.

For additional information, please visit:

https://examsoft.force.com/etcommunity/s/article/Confirming-your-Video-Upload-Files-with-ExamMonitor

Exam Day Passwords Reminder

Standard time applicants: As a reminder, your passwords will be sent to you via email. In addition, you can access the passwords at either of the following two websites:

https://bar.examsoft.io/njbar

https://ei.examsoft.com/GKWeb/login/njbar

For Non-standard time applicants (i.e., those who have been granted an ADA accommodation), passwords will be posted here to the Board of Bar Examiners website as announcements.

ExamSoft Technical Support on Exam Day

For any technical support, all applicants must contact ExamSoft support at 888-816-3065 or, if calling Internationally, at: 1-954-429-8889. You may want to store this number in your phone so it is handy. This number is exclusively for bar exam applicants.

Direct all inquiries to ExamSoft at either the phone number or Chat. Chat assistance is available from the lower right hand side of the screen when you enter the URL http://bar.examsoft.com/support. This may be another site you want to bookmark. The live online Chat assistance will be accessible until Internet access is cutoff by Examplify. The Board of Bar Examiners will not be able to assist you with technical problems.

Rarely, an applicant may experience a technical issue mid-exam. These types of issues can often be resolved by rebooting the device. Press and hold the power button until the computer is completely off, wait 5 seconds, and then restart your device. Once Examplify restarts, it will return to within 59 seconds of where you left off in the exam. DO NOT CLOSE OR EXIT the exam, as you will be unable to re-enter and your exam session will end. If you are out of the exam for more than a few minutes, you will need to call ExamSoft support.

February 2021 Bar Applications are Open.

Applications for the February 2021 New Jersey Bar Examination are open. The timely deadline is October 31st, the late deadline is November 15th, and the FINAL deadline is November 30th.

As a reminder, those who were granted a deferral from the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination to the February 2021 Bar Examination, must file a new application. For payment, please indicate “Check or Money Order.”

Examplify Application Upgrade and Exam Files Availability

Bar exam files will be available for applicants to download on September 28. ExamSoft will be sending applicants an email with instructions to download the exam files. The Board of Bar Examiners strongly encourages applicants to be vigilant for ExamSoft’s instructional email, and to download the exam files as soon as they become available. Doing so will ensure that applicants have ample time to work through any unexpected technical concerns so those issues are not faced on the day of the exam.

When applicants download the exam files, they also will download an upgrade to the Examplify application. This upgrade addresses the specific cut and paste feature from and across shared devices (e.g., multiple Apple devices), and prevents that feature from being available across devices for use during secure exams. This upgrade does not affect the cut, copy, and paste functions within the Examplify application itself (e.g., copying from the notes section to the answer text).

Applicants will be automatically prompted to update the software during the week of September 28 when they login to download the bar exam files. ExamSoft regularly pushes new updates to users, and this update will not disrupt other functions of the application. For added assurance and experience with the application, applicants will be granted an additional opportunity to take Mock Exam 2 after installing the upgrade. Although downloading the software upgrade is mandatory, participation in the additional mock exam is entirely optional, and is not required in order to take the exam.

ExamSoft Mock Exam Deadlines

As a reminder, the due date for completing mock Exam 1 and Mock Exam 2 was September 18. Applicants who have not completed Mock Exam 1 and Mock Exam 2 will be de-activated on September 24th (unless they have a pending support ticket) and will NOT be able to take the exam.

System Maintenance September 16, 2020

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Wednesday, September 16th from 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination – Scratch Paper Permitted for MPT ONLY

The New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners will permit applicants to use scratch paper on the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) portion of the exam ONLY. This change is being made due to the length of the MPT materials, limited screen space, and the current highlighting functionality available in the ExamSoft software. Please note that scratch paper may NOT be used on the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) or Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). Use of scratch paper on the MEE or MBE will result in further investigation.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination – Updated FAQS Posted

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination have been updated to provide important information regarding technology requirements, ExamSoft registration, Examplify mock exams, test day requirements, software features and functionality, remote proctoring, identification, technical support and results. We encourage you to review the FAQs by clicking the above FAQs tab.

COVID-19 -- October 2020 Remote Bar Examination -- ExamSoft Laptop Registration Opens Today

The October 5-6, 2020 Remote Bar Examination laptop registration through ExamSoft will open on Tuesday, September 1^st and should be completed by Tuesday, September 8^th. All applicants, including non-standard testing applicants, must register for the new laptop program. All applicants will be receiving an email from ExamSoft with instructions to download and register the latest version of the examination software (i.e., Examplify).

Through the registration process, applicants will be provided with access to take and upload two mandatory mock exams through Examplify: “Mock Exam 1” and “Mock Exam 2.” The mock exams are critical to the administration of the examination, and also allow you to test the software and your equipment, and gain familiarity with the functions of the software. In all, the Board of Bar Examiners is asking that you complete a combination of these mock exams on three occasions as described below.

Applicants should complete Mock Exam 1 between Tuesday, September 1^st and Tuesday, September 8^th, at their convenience. In addition, applicants should take Mock Exam 2 on Tuesday, September 8^th at 11 AM (Eastern Time) or as close in time as possible to maximize the number of applicants using the system for the purpose of this test.

As previously announced, the Board will conduct a third mock test session on September 21st. Therefore, applicants should again complete the Mock Exam 2 on Monday, September 21^st at 11 AM (Eastern Time) or as close in time as possible to maximize the number of applicants using the system for the purpose of this test.

Please note, Mock Exam 2 may not be taken more than twice.

System Maintenance August 30, 2020

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, August 30th from 12:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination — ExamSoft Frequently Asked Questions Now Available

The Board of Bar Examiners has posted frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the ExamSoft software which will be required for the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination. We encourage you to review the FAQs by clicking the above FAQs tab.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination – Retention of ExamSoft as Vendor

The Board of Bar Examiners has retained ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. as its vendor for the remotely proctored bar examination in October 2020. In retaining ExamSoft as a partner, New Jersey joins the majority of jurisdictions who are administering the NCBE’s October examination, including New York, with whom we have reciprocity agreements for the transferability of scores.

The Board will post and distribute answers to frequently asked questions about the software in the coming days, and applicants will receive instructions for the download and installation of the testing software at the beginning of September, as planned. The Board also will proceed with the two large-scale mock tests previously announced for the mornings of September 8, 2020 and September 21, 2020. In the meantime, applicants are encouraged to review the minimum system requirements for the ExamSoft software:

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination – Reciprocal Agreement Signed with New York

Pursuant to Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, the Board of Bar Examiners is pleased to announce that it has entered into an additional reciprocity agreement with New York for the portability of scores from the October 5^th-6^th, 2020 remote bar examination. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to seek reciprocity with other jurisdictions who determine to offer the NCBE’s October 5^th-6^th, 2020 remote bar examination and will provide further updates accordingly. For a complete listing of all reciprocal jurisdictions, click here.

Pursuant to the reciprocal agreements, the Board of Bar Examiners will report applicants' scores on the October 2020 remote bar examination to all jurisdictions having a reciprocal arrangement with New Jersey. Prior to taking the examination, applicants who do not wish to have their scores reported to other jurisdictions may opt out of this automatic reporting. Instructions for opting out and additional detailed information will be posted to the Board of Bar Examiners website at a later date. To be eligible for admission to a reciprocal jurisdiction under these agreements, applicants must attain a passing score as set by the jurisdiction to which they wish to apply, meet all other eligibility requirements for admission set by that jurisdiction, and submit an application for admission as required by that jurisdiction.

For full details of Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, click here.

COVID-19 – Due Date Extended to August 18th for “October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Opt-Out Form”

The due date for submitting the “October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Opt-Out” form has been extended to Tuesday, August 18, 2020.

New Jersey bar examination applicants who submitted their application for the September 2020 bar examination (rescheduled July 2020 examination) and paid the application fee, but who do not wish to take the October 2020 Remote Bar Examination, may request their application be:

Withdrawn and that their application fee be refunded, or
Deferred and that their application fee be carried over to the next administration of an in-person examination (i.e. February 2021).

Applicants must submit the form via e-mail to: Opt-Out.Mailbox@njcourts.gov no later than Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Please be advised that once you submit this form, the Board of Bar Examiners will deem your decision final.

The “October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Opt-Out” form can be found under the “Other Forms” tab.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination – Additional Illinois Reciprocal Agreement

Pursuant to Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, the Board of Bar Examiners is pleased to announce that it has entered into an additional reciprocity agreement with Illinois for the portability of scores from the October 5^th-6^th, 2020 remote bar examination. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to seek reciprocity with other jurisdictions who determine to offer the NCBE’s October 5^th-6^th, 2020 remote bar examination and will provide further updates accordingly. For a complete listing of all reciprocal jurisdictions, click here.

Pursuant to the reciprocal agreements, the Board of Bar Examiners will automatically report each applicant's score on the October 2020 remote bar examination to all jurisdictions having a reciprocal arrangement with New Jersey. Prior to taking the examination, applicants who do not wish to have their scores reported to other jurisdictions may opt out of this automatic reporting. Instructions for opting out and additional detailed information will be posted to the Board of Bar Examiners website at a later date. To be eligible for admission to a reciprocal jurisdiction under these agreements, applicants must attain a passing score as set by the jurisdiction to which they wish to apply, meet all other eligibility requirements for admission set by that jurisdiction, and submit an application for admission as required by that jurisdiction.

For full details of Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, click here.

October 5th-6th, 2020 Remote Bar Examination Interstate Portability of Scores Reciprocal Jurisdictions

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Opt-Out Form – Due August 14th

Withdrawn and that their application fee be refunded, or
Deferred and that their application fee be carried over to the next administration of an in-person examination (i.e. February 2021).

Applicants must submit the form via e-mail to: Opt-Out.Mailbox@njcourts.gov no later than Friday, August 14, 2020. Please be advised that once you submit this form, the Board of Bar Examiners will deem your decision final.

The “October 2020 Remote Bar Examination Opt-Out” form can be found under the “Other Forms” tab.

COVID-19 – October 2020 Remote Bar Examination -- Reciprocal Agreements

Pursuant to Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, the Board of Bar Examiners is pleased to announce that it has entered into reciprocity agreements with the District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts and Tennessee for the portability of scores from the October 5th -6th, 2020 remote bar examination. The Board of Bar Examiners will continue to seek reciprocity with other jurisdictions who determine to offer the NCBE’s October 5th--6th, 2020 remote bar examination and will provide a listing and further updates accordingly.

Pursuant to the reciprocal agreements, the Board of Bar Examiners will automatically report each applicant's score on the October 2020 remote bar examination to all jurisdictions having a reciprocal arrangement with New Jersey. Prior to taking the examination, applicants who do not wish to have their scores reported to other jurisdictions may opt out of this automatic reporting. Instructions for opting out and additional detailed information will be posted to the Board of Bar Examiners website at a later date. To be eligible for admission to a reciprocal jurisdiction under these agreements, applicants must attain a passing score as set by the jurisdiction to which they wish to apply, meet all other eligibility requirements for admission set by that jurisdiction, and submit an application for admission as required by that jurisdiction.

For full details of Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, click here.

COVID-19 – Remote October 2020 Bar Examination In Lieu of Fall 2020 In-Person Exam

The Supreme Court has announced that, due to the gaining strength of the COVID-19 pandemic in many areas of the country and the resulting serious threat to health and safety, the September 9^th and 10^th, 2020 in-person administration of the New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) is canceled. An alternative, remotely-proctored examination for admission to the New Jersey bar will be offered on October 5^th and 6^th, 2020 in lieu of the UBE.

For full details and requirements, under this Supreme Court order, dated July 15, 2020, click here.

COVID-19 – 2020 Law Graduates – Temporary Supervised Practice of Law – Expedited Review for July 1st Submissions

2020 law graduates who are eligible for temporary supervised practice of law and who submit their “2020 Law Graduate Certified Application for Temporary Supervised Practice of Law (due to COVID-19)” form by July 1, 2020 will receive expedited review by the Committee on Character. Such applicants are strongly urged to make every effort to submit all supplemental documents by that date.

The “2020 Law Graduate Certified Application for Temporary Supervised Practice of Law (due to COVID-19)” form can be found under the “Other Forms” tab of our website.

System Maintenance June 21, 2020

Please note that our system will be down for maintenance Sunday, June 21st from 7 a.m.- 9 a.m. During this time credit card payments cannot be submitted, plan accordingly.

COVID-19 – 2020 Law Graduates – Temporary Supervised Practice of Law Form

2020 law graduates requesting permission to temporarily practice law, under supervision of a New Jersey licensed attorney, as an interim measure due to the postponement of the July 2020 bar examination (as a result of COVID-19) pursuant to the Supreme Court’s temporary relaxation of Rule 1:21-3, must make that request on the form designated by the Board of Bar Examiners. The “2020 Law Graduate Certified Application for Temporary Supervised Practice of Law (due to COVID-19)” form can be found under the “Other Forms” tab.

COVID-19 – Submission of Roll of Attorneys (Oath Form)

Pursuant to Rule 1:27-1 (c), submission of your original Roll of Attorneys (oath form) is required within 30-days of taking the attorney’s oath.

Currently, our service window is closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so we ask that you mail the form to us.

To ensure that you meet your 30-day obligation under Rule 1:27-1 (c) in a timely manner, it is strongly recommended that you file the completed oath form with the Board of Bar Examiners by sending it via Certified Mail or Overnight Messenger Service (i.e., any service that will provide you with a delivery receipt) within one week of your taking the oath.

For US Postal Service:

Secretary, Board of Bar Examiners

P.O. Box 973

Trenton, NJ 08625

For Overnight Delivery (not USPS):

Secretary, Board of Bar Examiners

Richard J. Hughes Justice Complex, 8th Floor, North Wing

25 W. Market St

Trenton, NJ 08611

Please be sure to make and retain a copy for your records.

If you are interested in admission to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, go to https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/ for more information.

February 2020 Successful Candidates

Of 455 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 449. Of the 449 examinees, 201 or 44.76% 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.

COVID-19—Fall 2020 Examination—Supplemental Documents

For all September 2020 examination applicants, the deadline for submitting supplemental documents has been extended to July 15^th.

COVID-19 – Admission by Motion Applications -- Standard Document Deadline

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 60-day deadline for submitting standard documents required for completion of Admission by Motion New Jersey bar applications is relaxed until further notice. The Board of Bar Examiners' will not be abandoning such applications at this time. Once an application is complete, it will be forwarded to the Committee on Character for review. The Board of Bar Examiners' is monitoring the situation daily and will announce when new deadlines for submission of standard documents will be imposed.

COVID-19 – Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) Score Transfer Applications -- Standard Document Deadline

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 60-day deadline for submitting standard documents required for completion of a Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) Score Transfer application for admission to the New Jersey bar is relaxed until further notice. The Board of Bar Examiners' will not be abandoning such applications at this time. Once an application is complete, it will be forwarded to the Committee on Character for review. The Board of Bar Examiners' is monitoring the situation daily and will announce when new deadlines will be imposed.

COVID-19 – In-House Counsel Applications -- Standard Document Deadline

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 30-day deadline for submitting standard documents required for completion of a New Jersey limited In-House Counsel license application is relaxed until further notice. The Board of Bar Examiners' will not be abandoning such applications at this time. Once an application is complete, it will be forwarded to the Committee on Character for review. The Board of Bar Examiners' is monitoring the situation daily and will announce when new deadlines will be imposed.

COVID-19 – Foreign In-House Counsel Applications -- Standard Document Deadline

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 30-day deadline for submitting standard documents required for completion of a New Jersey limited Foreign In-House Counsel license application is relaxed until further notice. The Board of Bar Examiners' will not be abandoning such applications at this time. Once an application is complete, it will be forwarded to the Committee on Character for review. The Board of Bar Examiners' is monitoring the situation daily and will announce when new deadlines will be imposed.

COVID-19 – New Jersey Supreme Court Announces New Dates for July Bar Examination

COVID-19 – New Jersey Supreme Court Announces New Dates for July Bar Exam

The Supreme Court and the Board of Bar Examiners announced today that, due to the ongoing public health emergency arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Jersey July Bar examination will be administered in Fall 2020, specifically, on September 9^th(Wednesday) and September 10^th (Thursday). Accordingly, registration for the Fall 2020 bar examination is now open. Filing deadlines for the Fall 2020 examination are as follows:

Timely: Friday, May 8^th ($675)

First Late: Friday, May 22^nd ($950)

Final Deadline: Friday, June 5^th ($1200)

Non-standard Testing Accommodations (NTA) applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 5^th.

Laptop Registration will open approximately July 1^st.

If you already submitted your complete July 2020 bar examination application, you do not need to take any further action. If you already began your application for the July 2020 examination, you may continue completing your application. Those applications will be transferred in our system as Fall 2020 applications.

The Board of Bar Examiners, in consultation with the Supreme Court, will continue to closely monitor public health and safety guidelines related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and any further impact on the administration of the bar examination.

COVID-19 – Notary Requirements

Effective immediately, and until further order of the Court, the requirement that bar applicants submit a notarized copy of the bar application and accompanying documents is relaxed. Instead, applicants may submit an affirmation that the contents are true and correct, provided that the affidavit or certification in lieu of oath conforms to Rule 1:4-4. Those documents may be signed electronically as previously authorized by the Court. To view the Supreme Court order, dated April 6, 2020, click here.

COVID-19 Announcement -- July 2020 Exam Application Deadlines and Fees:

The deadline for filing an application for the July 2020 bar examination is extended through April 30, and no late fees will apply to an application filed before that date. The Board of Bar Examiners continues to monitor the situation and will provide further updates regarding the July 2020 exam.

COVID-19 Announcement — Non-Standard Testing Applications (NTA) – Certificate of Law School Official

The Board of Bar Examiners is accepting electronically-signed Non-Standard Testing Application (NTA) Certificates of Law School Official on a temporary basis and until further notice. In this case, the law school must email the electronically signed NTA Certificate of Law School Official to the applicant, then the applicant should upload the email and certificate to the accommodations mailbox at: barada.mailbox@njcourts.gov

COVID-19 –Status of the July 2020 Bar Exam

We are continuing to accept applications for the July exam, but a definitive decision will depend on CDC and state restrictions in place at that time. We are doing what we can to ensure there will be an opportunity to take the bar exam in 2020. We are monitoring the situation daily.

COVID-19 crisis FAQs

Frequently asked questions and answers related to the COVID-19 crisis are now available and can be accessed by clicking the above FAQs tab.

COVID-19 Coronavirus Update (3/20/2020)

COVID-19 Coronavirus Update (3/20/2020)

The New Jersey Board of Bar Examiner’s operations are continuing off-site as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis.

Contacting Our Office: Please do not visit our office at this time, since our service windows are closed. If you need to contact your Case File Manager, we prefer that you do so by e-mail rather than by phone. Email is the more efficient method of communication as this time.

Document Electronic Signatures: During this COVID-19 crisis and until further notice, the Board of Bar Examiners will accept all electronically signed Law School Certificates, Certificates of Good Standing and Certificates of Character.

Grading of February 2020 Examination: The grading of the February 2020 Uniform Bar Examination in New Jersey is progressing as usual despite the crisis. While the Board does not currently foresee any problems with issuing results for this examination within the usual time period (that is, mid-May), all candidates who sat for the February 2020 UBE should monitor their emails and/or this website for any updated information.

Will the July 2020 Bar Examination Be Administered as Scheduled? What impact, if any, the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus crisis will have on the July 2020 Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) in New Jersey is not certain at this time. We are in close contact with the National Conference of Bar Examiners and other jurisdictions as we all consider possible options for the July 2020 exam in the event that bar admission office closures or prohibitions against large gatherings remain in effect. Please continue to monitor this website for updated information. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Requests for Certificates of Good Standing: If you are requesting a Certificate of Good Standing, please do not visit our office. Instead, you can find the “Request for Certificate of Good Standing” form on our website under “Other Forms.” Simply complete the form and mail your request, along with payment, to the address noted on the form.

Further Updates: Please monitor the Board's website for updated information. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS – STATUS OF BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS OPERATIONS

NOTICE

COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS –

STATUS OF BOARD OF BAR EXAMINERS OPERATIONS

The Board of Bar Examiners of the State of New Jersey is implementing the following immediate change to our business operations:

Effective March 20, 2020, the front counter of the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, will no longer be accepting Requests for Certificates of Good Standing.

If you are attempting to obtain a Certificate of Good Standing, please follow the instructions set forth on the Board of Bar Examiners’ website: https://www.njbarexams.org and mail your request along with your check or money order to us at the address listed on the “Request for Certificate of Good Standing” form.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact our office at: 609-815-2911.

This notice provides information about our current actions, plans, and projections, with the understanding that the situation will continue to evolve. Further information will be provided on an ongoing basis.

New Jersey and Maryland now have reciprocity for admission by motion.

Attorneys admitted in Maryland who meet our admission by motion requirements may now apply via motion to New Jersey. Interested applicants should read all information related to admission by motion before applying. Please make certain you meet ALL conditions as fees are non-refundable.

July 2019 Successful Candidates

Of 787 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 784. Of the 784 examinees, 521 or 66.45% 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 2019 Successful Candidates

Of 518 applicants who sat for the exam, results were sent to 514. Of the 514 examinees, 248 or 48.24% 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.

As of May 1, 2019, credit cards transactions cannot be processed from 11:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EST.

As of May 1, 2019, credit cards transactions cannot be processed from 11:30 p.m.-12:00 a.m. EST. Credit card payments must be received prior to 11:30 p.m. EST to ensure they are posted on the same day.

NEW JERSEY-AFFILIATED BAR EXAM APPLICANTS AFFECTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 1 FOR NEW JERSEY-AFFILIATED BAR EXAM APPLICANTS AFFECTED BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN TO APPLY TO TAKE THE UBE IN NEW JERSEY

As previously announced on January 16, 2019, the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners is aware that New Jersey residents and New Jersey law school graduates are registered to take the Uniform Bar Examination in the District of Columbia during the upcoming February session, but that the administration of that exam is not certain due to the federal government shutdown. After an initial notification indicated that the functions of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals’ Committee on Admissions have been suspended, the Committee on Admissions posted a notice to its website on January 11, 2019, stating that “Based on all available information at this time, [the Committee is] still planning to administer the February 2019 bar examination as scheduled. However, [the Committee is] closely monitoring any new developments with the federal government shutdown; and the status of the scheduled exam could change.” (Source: https://www.dccourts.gov/court-of-appeals/committee-on-admissions)

In light of that development, the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners has extended an opportunity, for New Jersey-affiliated applicants who have already applied to take the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) in the District of Columbia, to apply to take the UBE in New Jersey.

Applicants who have already applied to take the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) in the District of Columbia and wish, instead, to take the UBE in New Jersey will need to provide the following documentation when applying to New Jersey:

Proof of New Jersey Residency – May be established by submitting one of the following:
- Proof of graduation from an ABA-approved New Jersey law school,
- Proof of current New Jersey residency, or
- Proof of past or current legal employment in New Jersey.
Proof of District of Columbia Bar Exam Application Filed Prior to Closure of the Office of DC Committee on Admissions on December 22, 2018 – May be established by submitting one of the following:
- Copy of District of Columbia bar examination application or acknowledgement, or
- Proof of District of Columbia bar examination application fee payment.

Exam Dates: The New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) will be administered on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 and Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

Fee: The Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) application fee is $675 (includes use of laptop). Application fees must be paid by: credit card, certified check or money order. Note: Once you have applied for the New Jersey Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), all New Jersey fees are nonrefundable.

How to Register and Apply: Applicants must first register on the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners website before applying. The registration button can be found on the upper right hand corner of the homepage of the website at: www.njbarexams.org. Once you have registered, follow the online bar exam application procedures.

Final Deadline for Applications: Complete applications and fee must be received by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners by 4:30 PM EST on Friday, February 1, 2019. Please note that, if you are requesting non-standard testing accommodations, you must complete the Non-Standard Test Application (in addition to the standard bar examination application) and provide all required documentation to be received by the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners by 4:30 PM EST on Friday, February 1, 2019.

Questions can be directed to the Bar.Mailbox@njcourts.gov