The application period for the July 2026 NextGen Bar Examination has CLOSED.
The Laptop Registration period is open. Applicants will receive an email from NCBE with detailed information about the registration dates and associated fees.
The July 2026 NextGen Bar Examination is scheduled to take place on July 28th and 29th, 2026 at the Three Oregon Law Schools. Applicants who graduated from one of the Oregon law schools will be assigned to test at their alma mater. Out-of-state applicants will be assigned based on location availability by application submission date. Applicants approved for testing accommodations will be assigned to test at the Oregon State Bar Center. Testing location assignments will be released after the application window closes, and details regarding the appeal process will be provided at that time.
July 2026 NextGen UBE Score Information
On February 3, 2026, the Oregon Supreme Court ordered the pass score for the July 2026 NextGen UBE to be set at 615. The pass score for the NextGen UBE offered after July 2026 is set at 620. The pass score for the Legacy Uniform Bar Examination remains 270.
ADA Testing Accommodations
Applicants who are requesting ADA testing accommodations are required to submit a request form titled "Doc 1 - Request for Testing Accommodations". Please note that requests for accommodations are now past due. The timely filing deadline was April 15, 2026. Any request received after the due date will still be considered, but such applicants will assume the risk that we may lack the resources to accommodate their request. Request for accommodations submitted without a bar exam application will not be considered by the Board.
Please reach out to the admissions office: admissions@osbar.org, if you have any further questions.
An applicant with a current application for the upcoming bar examination may request to withdraw their application and receive one-time transfer of a portion of their exam application fee as a credit toward another application for admission, so long as the applicant is presently eligible for that pathway at the time of the request.
Please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@osbar.org to verify your eligibility for an alternative admission pathway. Please refer to the details below to determine the amount of transfer credit available at the time of the request:
100% transfer credit available when requested by 04/15/2026
75% transfer credit available when requested by 05/15/2026
50% transfer credit available when requested by 06/30/2026
*Please be aware the transfer credit cannot be applied toward a future bar exam application.
Please note application fees are non-refundable. See RFA 4.2 - Rules for Admission. Please contact the Admissions Office with any questions or concerns.
Applicants seeking bar admission through the SPPE program may do so by clicking on the below link. Please note that applicants may not file their applications until (1) They have obtained an offer of employment, (2) Their employer has submitted an application, (3) Their supervising attorney has submitted an application, and (4) The Admissions Office has approved both the employer and supervising attorney as qualified to participate in the program.
Applications for employers and supervising attorneys who have agreed to supervise an applicant are open. To find those applications, please click the SPPE Information button below and then select “Current Supervising Attorney/Employer”.
Some lawyers may be admitted without taking the bar examination. Each of these alternate routes has specific requirements which must be satisfied. Applicants are encouraged to review these rules carefully. Applicants for admission via an alternate route must still demonstrate good moral character pursuant to ORS 9.220.
All applicants for Comity Admission must take 15 credit hours of continuing legal education as approved by the Board.
Mandatory Subjects: At least two (2) credit hours must cover Oregon Legal Ethics, and four (4) credit hours must cover Oregon Civil Practice and Procedure.
Elective Subjects: Nine (9) credit hours must be General Credits emphasizing Oregon Law.
Pursuant to RFA 6.2, as part of an applicants character and fitness review, each applicants name must be published at least 45 days prior to admission. In compliance with this rule, below is a list of applicants who have applied for Comity, Score Transfer, House Counsel and SPPE admission. The link below includes a list of applicants who have applied for the administration of the Uniform Bar Examination in Oregon. The Board of Bar Examiners requests that licensees examine these lists and bring to the boards attention any information that might influence the board in considering the moral character of any applicant for admission. Please email correspondence to Admissions Department at admissions@osbar.org.
The following names will expire on Monday, June 22, 2026:
Ryanne Bamieh, Christopher J. Castillo, Howard I. Chernin, Iniah Clark, James H. Coil, Blair Jackson, Erbin B. Keith, Andrew D. Kurpanek, Juhyeong Park, John Powers, Tyler Roth, Nicholas C. Rowley, Mark Sweet, Douglas R. Williams
The following names will expire on Thursday, July 16, 2026:
Janna J. Annest, Bradford C. Auerbach, Benjamin J. Clark, Desiree P. Dixon, Morgan Galloway Daly, James Gooding, Erika S. Gustin, Mary L. Hammer, James R. Hastings, Eric D. Hevenor, Gi Jeong, Galen L. Knowles, Hollee Petersen, Alyssa C. Pomponio, Adam T. Pritchard, Niosha Shakoori, Janine Tang, Bren K. Thomas, Wendy R. Wiener, Qian Xie
The following names will expire on Monday, June 22, 2026:
Dylan K. Hosmer-Quint, Joseph C. Jordan, Benita E. Kibonge, Abigail McAllister, Juliana Serna Guerrero
The following names will expire on Thursday, July 16, 2026:
Alexander Gatter, Caroline J. Lonon, Katherine R. Nesler, Henry R. Pollitt, Neama Rahmani, Carissa Smith, Caroline I. Thompson
The following names will expire on Monday, June 22, 2026:
Thelma G. Martinez Gonzalez, Tyler M. Morrison
The following names will expire on Thursday, July 16, 2026:
Yves N. Boyomo, Whitney Genevro, Cameron M. Morgan, Edgar G. Olivares Banuelos, Adrie L. Traum
The following names will expire on Thursday, June 25, 2026:
Jerry C. Allison
Rule 8.2(2) of the Rules of Licensure provides that new admittees shall complete 15 credit hours of accredited CLE activity in the first reporting period after admission, including two credit hours in ethics, and ten credit hours in practical skills. One of the ethics credit hours must be devoted to Oregon ethics and professionalism and four of the ten credits in practical skills must be devoted to Oregon practice and procedure. New admittees must also complete a three credit hour OSB-approved introductory course in access to justice. The MCLE Program Manager may waive the practical skills requirement for a new admittee who has practiced law in another jurisdiction for three consecutive years immediately prior to their admission in Oregon. Please email mcle@osbar.org for more information. After a new admittee's first reporting period, the requirements in Rule 8.1 of the Rules of Licensure shall apply.
Address Change Form
Annual House Counsel Certification Packet
House Counsel Reinstatement Form
Bar Exam Confirmation Letter
Certificate of Graduation
Supreme Court Certificate Order Form
Admission Files Order Form
Oath form Email: admissions@osbar.org
Phone: (503) 431-6490
| Dr. Rosilez, Anthony J | Chairperson | |
| Ms. Doornink, Christy Amber | Vice Chair | |
| Mr. Ujifusa, Glen H | Member | |
| Hon. Caso, Rafael A | Member | |
| Ms. Browning, Mae Lee | Member | |
| Wahl, AJ | Member | |
| Ms. Tuttle, Stephanie J | Member | |
| Mr. Slauson, Michael J | Member | |
| Ms. Wells, Inge D | Member | |
| Ms. Nedwicke, Marlo S | Member | |
| Ms. Martinez, Melina | Member | |
| Ms. Biencourt, Erin Nicole | Member | |
| Ms. Weyand, Simonne MG | BOG Contact | |
| Ms. Yamin, Sarra M | Bar Liaison | |
| Dr. Corey, David | Public Member | |
| Dr. Guyton, Michelle R | Public Member | |
| Dr. Phillips, Tasha | Public Member |
