District of Columbia still administers the legacy Uniform Bar Exam with a cut score of 266 on the 400-point scale. Its first NextGen administration is February 2028 — February 22–23, 2028.
That date decides which exam you study for. Candidates sitting in District of Columbia before February 2028 take the current exam; from February 2028 onward, the NextGen format applies. If your timeline could cross the switch — say a first attempt on the old exam and a retake after — factor in that the two formats reward different preparation.
District of Columbia has already announced its NextGen passing score: 616 on the 500–750 scale.
Adoption status sourced from NCBE’s decisions-by-jurisdiction page. Registration windows, fees, and character & fitness requirements are set by the District of Columbia board of bar examiners — always confirm deadlines with them directly.
The NextGen exam tests 8 foundational subjects through three item types — standalone MCQs (including 6-option select-two), integrated question sets, and performance tasks. BARGO covers all three with exam-format practice, honest availability per subject, and a free diagnostic to find your baseline.
District of Columbia FAQs
February 2028 — the administration runs February 22–23, 2028. Registration windows are set by the District of Columbia board of bar examiners, so confirm deadlines with them directly.
616 on the 500–750 scale.
Yes — District of Columbia requires the MPRE.
The legacy UBE, where District of Columbia's cut score is 266 on the 400-point scale. The legacy UBE's final administration nationwide is February 2028.
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