DC Bar Admissions General Information

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This summary is not a definitive description of the rules governing admission. For a definitive description please consult Rule 46 of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

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Application Type	Application Requirements
Rule 46(d)(3) – Motion by UBE score transfer Click here to apply under Rule 46(d)(3)	A qualifying UBE score of 266 or higher A qualifying MPRE score of 75 or higher Earned a JD or LLB from an ABA approved law school, OR graduated from non-ABA law school AND earned 26 credit hours at an ABA approved law school. The 26 credit hours must be earned in single subject courses on areas of law substantially tested on the Uniform Bar Exam.(see Rule 46 for details.)

Application Type

Application Requirements

Rule 46(d)(3) – Motion by UBE score transfer

Click here to apply under Rule 46(d)(3)

A qualifying UBE score of 266 or higher
A qualifying MPRE score of 75 or higher
Earned a JD or LLB from an ABA approved law school, OR graduated from non-ABA law school AND earned 26 credit hours at an ABA approved law school. The 26 credit hours must be earned in single subject courses on areas of law substantially tested on the Uniform Bar Exam.(see Rule 46 for details.)