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MISSOURI BOARD of LAW EXAMINERS

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July 2026 Bar Exam Results & Enrollment Ceremony


The Missouri Board of Law Examiners (MBLE) will release the results of the July 2026 bar examination on Friday, October 2, 2026.  On this day:

  • Notice of results will be posted to individual applicant user homepages in the morning.
  • The names of successful candidates who have met all the admission requirements listed below will be released after 1:00 P.M.

Eligibility Deadline for Enrollment Ceremony Attendance

All documents required for admission eligibility must be submitted to MBLE no later than September 23, 2026, for successful candidates to be included in the public release of names and to attend the enrollment ceremony.

Admission Requirements:

  1. MBLE has received an official transcript verifying that the applicant has been awarded the J.D. degree;
  2. MBLE has received the applicant’s certified score of not less than 80 on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination;
  3. MBLE has approved the applicant’s character and fitness;
  4. MBLE has verified that the applicant is a citizen of the U.S., an immigrant alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. or an immigrant alien otherwise authorized to work lawfully in the U.S.;
  5. Successful completion of the Missouri Educational Component Test on Missouri law; and
  6. A passing examination score of at least 610.

Enrollment Ceremony – Friday, October 16, 2026

Individuals who pass the July bar examination and who have met all other requirements for admission to the bar as of the above deadline, will be eligible to attend the enrollment ceremony to take the oath of admission.  The Missouri Bar enrollment ceremony is the traditional welcome extended to new members of The Missouri Bar by the Judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri, the officers of The Missouri Bar, and the members of the Board of Law Examiners.  Information regarding the location and details for the enrollment ceremony will be posted in September.

Eligible candidates who do not attend the enrollment ceremony may complete the admission process by taking the oath and completing the verification form.  All individuals who pass the bar examination and who meet all other requirements for admission to The Missouri Bar will be sent an e-mail with specific instructions for taking the oath of admission, as set out in Rule 8.15.  Please review this MBLE webpage for detailed information regarding the oath requirements and instructions for completing the verification form once the applicant is eligible.


Missouri Supreme Court letter


 

The Missouri Supreme Court has issued the following statement addressing the administration of the July 2026 NextGen UBE bar examination.

The Missouri Supreme Court letter can be found here.

 


REQUESTS FOR TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS


MBLE reminds exam applicants seeking accommodations to review Rule 8.08, Regulation 9 and the information below regarding submission requirements.

Fully completed ADA requests for testing accommodations and repeat accommodations MUST be submitted with your electronic bar exam application, pursuant to Regulation 10 of Rule 8.08. This means ALL forms and supporting documentation must be uploaded to your user homepage with your application submission. Requests for accommodations which are not complete or not timely filed shall be rejected. Extensions will not be granted and late requests will not be considered.

 NOTE – Applicants with pending bar applications (pending but not submitted) will not be able to upload their ADA accommodation request forms (or other documents) until they have completed electronic submission of their application and it has no critical warnings (see the Forms & Progress section of your MBLE user homepage). The blue Upload New Document button will appear in the bottom right-hand corner of your homepage after you have properly submitted your electronic application. Once you submit your electronic application, all ADA accommodation request forms and supporting documentation must be uploaded on the same day as your application submission. Any documents or forms not uploaded on the same date as your electronic submission date are not timely filed and will not be considered.

 For additional information, see the MBLE website Request for Accommodations page and the General Instructions for Requesting Test Accommodations.