South Carolina still administers the legacy Uniform Bar Exam with a cut score of 266 on the 400-point scale. Its first NextGen administration is July 2028 — July 25–26, 2028.
That date decides which exam you study for. Candidates sitting in South Carolina before July 2028 take the current exam; from July 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.
South Carolina has not announced its NextGen passing score yet. NCBE recommends setting it between 610 and 620 on the 500–750 scale — a sensible planning target in the meantime.
Adoption status sourced from NCBE’s decisions-by-jurisdiction page. Registration windows, fees, and character & fitness requirements are set by the South Carolina 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.
South Carolina FAQs
July 2028 — the administration runs July 25–26, 2028. Registration windows are set by the South Carolina board of bar examiners, so confirm deadlines with them directly.
Not announced yet. NCBE recommends jurisdictions set passing between 610 and 620 on the 500–750 scale, so treat 615 as a planning midpoint until South Carolina publishes its score.
Yes — South Carolina requires the MPRE.
The legacy UBE, where South Carolina's cut score is 266 on the 400-point scale. The legacy UBE's final administration nationwide is February 2028.
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