Guam NextGen Bar Exam: Dates, Passing Score & Requirements
- Exam today
- Administers the NextGen bar exam now
- First NextGen administration
- July 2026
- February 23–24, 2027
- NextGen passing score
- 612
- on the 500–750 scale
- MPRE
- Required
Guam specifics: First wave; local-law questions on day 2.
Guam is one of the 10 first-wave jurisdictions that adopted the NextGen bar exam for its debut on July 28–29, 2026. If you are testing in Guam, the NextGen format — three 3-hour sessions mixing multiple-choice questions, integrated question sets, and performance tasks — is already your exam.
The announced passing score is 612 on the 500–750 scale — NCBE's recommended range is 610–620, so Guam sits at the accessible end of that band.
The next administration in Guam runs February 23–24, 2027.
Adoption status sourced from NCBE’s decisions-by-jurisdiction page, NCBE’s Guam listing and its 2026 Comprehensive Guide (Charts 7 and 17), checked on September 20, 2026. Registration windows, fees, and character & fitness requirements are set by the Supreme Court of Guam — always confirm deadlines with them directly.
Guam deadlines, fees and requirements
Taken from NCBE’s Guam listing and its 2026 Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, checked on September 20, 2026. Boards change these without notice, so treat the board’s own site as the final word.
Application deadlines
NCBE does not list filing deadlines for Guam; the Supreme Court of Guam publishes them on its own site.
Guam bar exam registration fee $1,000, paid to the Supreme Court of Guam, plus NCBE's $149 technology fee paid to NCBE. An MPRE scaled score of 80 or higher is required and transferable for up to three years. Administrative fee for admission by transferred score: $650. Since July 2026 Guam administers only the NextGen UBE. Source (checked September 9, 2026)
Fees
NCBE’s UBE fee chart does not cover Guam; the Supreme Court of Guam publishes its fee schedule. NCBE separately charges a $149 technology fee for the NextGen UBE.
Score portability
- Transferred NextGen UBE scores: Yes from July 2026, minimum 612.
- Transferred legacy UBE scores: Yes (minimum 262).
- Maximum score age: 3 years.
State requirement, MPRE and the board
Jurisdiction-specific requirement for NextGen admission: Yes. Effective April 1, 2026, a standalone local question will be administered on the second day of the Guam Bar Examination, after the conclusion of the NextGen UBE. The local question may be in an essay, multiple-choice, or true/false format. Applicants will be provided with a list of local authorities for preparation purposes for the local question. Applicants will not be permitted to consult with these authorities during the examination.
MPRE: required, minimum score 80.
Supreme Court of Guam. Guam Judicial Center, #300 120 W. O'Brien Dr. Hagatna, GU 96910-5174 Phone: (671) 475-3120 Fax: (671) 475-3140 Email: hgutierrezarroyo@guamcourts.gov
Preparing for the NextGen format
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Guam FAQs
Quick answers
When does Guam first offer the NextGen bar exam?
July 2026 — the administration runs February 23–24, 2027. Registration windows are set by the Supreme Court of Guam, so confirm deadlines with them directly.
What is the NextGen bar exam passing score in Guam?
612 on the 500–750 scale.
Do I need the MPRE for admission in Guam?
Yes — Guam requires the MPRE.
Does Guam accept transferred NextGen UBE scores?
Yes, from July 2026, at a minimum transferred score of 612. Scores must be no older than 3 years.
What is the Guam-specific requirement for NextGen admission?
Effective April 1, 2026, a standalone local question will be administered on the second day of the Guam Bar Examination, after the conclusion of the NextGen UBE. The local question may be in an essay, multiple-choice, or true/false format. Applicants will be provided with a list of local authorities for preparation purposes for the local question. Applicants will not be permitted to consult with these authorities during the examination.
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