Georgia Bar Exam News & Format Changes

Bar Exam Project wiki article. Part of the Georgia Bar Exam cluster.

A living timeline of OBAR rule changes and announcements that affect Georgia bar applicants.

One-line summary

Georgia is expected to transition away from its current state-specific format toward the NextGen UBE in February 2028. The current format remains in place through July 2027. The MPRE 75 minimum is unchanged.

NextGen UBE status in Georgia

Georgia is expected to transition away from its current state-specific format toward the NextGen UBE in February 2028. The current format remains in place through July 2027.

Score acceptance: TBD — Georgia is expected to transition to NextGen UBE-style format in February 2028.

Cut score and MPRE stability

Georgia cut score: 270 (on the 400 scale). MPRE minimum: 75.

Fee schedule

OBAR fees for 2026: $450 if applied before law school graduation, $750 after graduation; $105 laptop fee. February 2026 deadlines: October 1, 2025. July 2026 deadlines: March 4, 2026.

What this means for your study plan

• Verify which exam format applies to your administration.
• For current format prep: standard commercial bar prep covers everything tested.
• Free MBE practice: MBEmax Free MBE Quiz; subject-specific drills: MBEmax browse subjects.

Sources

• Georgia Office of Bar Admissions (OBAR) — https://www.gabaradmissions.org/.
• NCBE jurisdiction page — ncbex.org/jurisdictions/GA.