Oregon Bar Exam News & Format Changes
Bar Exam Project wiki article. Part of the Oregon Bar Exam cluster.
Living timeline of OR BBE rule changes and announcements.
Summary
Oregon administers the NextGen UBE beginning with the July 2026 administration. The legacy UBE was last administered February 2026. The Oregon Supreme Court ordered the inaugural July 2026 cut at 615, rising to 620 thereafter. The MPRE 85 minimum is unchanged.
NextGen status
Oregon administers the NextGen UBE beginning with the July 2026 administration. The legacy UBE was last administered February 2026. The Oregon Supreme Court ordered the inaugural July 2026 cut at 615, rising to 620 thereafter.
Score acceptance: accepts transferred NextGen UBE scores from other adopting jurisdictions at the 615/620 threshold.
Cut and MPRE
Oregon cut score: 615 (July 2026) / 620 (after July 2026) for NextGen UBE; legacy UBE 270 (Feb 2026 final) (500-750 (NextGen) / 400 (legacy) scale). MPRE minimum: 85.
Fee schedule
OR BBE fees for 2026: $1,000 first-time, $1,600 attorney applicant, $375 late fee, $150 laptop fee. February 2026: November 15, 2025. July 2026: April 15, 2026 (timely), May 15, 2026 (late).
Study plan implications
- Verify which exam format applies to your administration.
- Free MBE practice: MBEmax Free MBE Quiz; subject drills: MBEmax browse subjects.
Sources
- Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners — https://admissions.osbar.org/.
- NCBE jurisdiction page — ncbex.org/jurisdictions/OR.