Washington specifics: First wave; open-book online WA-law test as state component.
Washington 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 Washington, 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 610 on the 500–750 scale — NCBE's recommended range is 610–620, so Washington sits at the accessible end of that band.
The next administration in Washington runs July 28–29, 2026.
Adoption status sourced from NCBE’s decisions-by-jurisdiction page. Registration windows, fees, and character & fitness requirements are set by the Washington 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.
Washington FAQs
July 2026 — the administration runs July 28–29, 2026. Registration windows are set by the Washington board of bar examiners, so confirm deadlines with them directly.
610 on the 500–750 scale.
Yes — Washington requires the MPRE.
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