NextGen

NextGen UBE Jurisdictions, NextGen vs. Legacy UBE

• Will all jurisdictions switch to the NextGen bar exam at the same time, or will there be a phased rollout?
• When will my jurisdiction start administering the NextGen UBE?
• Can I choose to take either the NextGen UBE or the legacy UBE in my jurisdiction?
• How can I find out if a particular jurisdiction is considering adopting the NextGen UBE?

Preparing for the NextGen UBE

• What classes should I take in law school to prepare for the NextGen UBE?
• Does my law school have resources to help prepare me for the NextGen UBE?

Registering for the NextGen UBE

• How much will it cost to take the NextGen UBE?
• How do I register for the NextGen UBE?
• Where can I take the NextGen UBE if I earned my law degree outside of the US?

NextGen Test Accommodations

• How do I apply for accommodations for the NextGen UBE? Who makes accommodations decisions?

NextGen UBE Content

• What will be tested on the NextGen UBE?
• Will the NextGen UBE test family law and trusts and estates?
• Is the content on the NextGen UBE different from the content on the legacy UBE?
• What do the stars mean on the NextGen UBE content scope outline?
• Are the Model Rules of Professional Conduct tested on the NextGen UBE?
• Will I still need to take the MPRE?

NextGen UBE Question Types

• What types of questions will be on the NextGen UBE?
• What are pretest questions? Will they be on the NextGen UBE?
• How will SCOTUS decisions be reflected on the NextGen UBE?

Exam Structure & Format

• What is the length and structure of the NextGen UBE?
• How often will the NextGen UBE be administered?
• Is the NextGen UBE given in person or remotely?

Exam Software & Features

• Can I try out the NextGen UBE exam software prior to testing?
• Will my laptop meet the NextGen UBE technical specifications?
• Will I be able to use scratch paper during the NextGen UBE?
• Do I have to answer NextGen UBE questions in order?

NextGen Grading & Scoring

• What is the scoring breakdown for the NextGen UBE?
• Passing Scores for the NextGen UBE
• How is the NextGen UBE graded?
• How are NextGen UBE written responses graded?
• How long does a NextGen UBE score last?

NextGen UBE Portability

• Will NextGen UBE scores be portable?
• How do I transfer my NextGen UBE score?
• Will I still need to complete a character and fitness investigation when I transfer my NextGen UBE score?
• If I took the NextGen UBE but didn't pass in the jurisdiction where I tested, can I still transfer my score to another NextGen jurisdiction?
• Once a jurisdiction adopts the NextGen UBE, will it accept transferred NextGen scores earned prior to its adoption of NextGen?
• Can I mix and match components from different exams to make a NextGen UBE score?
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