Switching July 2027

When Does Wyoming Switch to the NextGen Bar Exam?

Exam today: Administers the legacy UBE today
First NextGen administration: July 2027; July 27–28, 2027
NextGen passing score: TBA; NCBE recommends 610–620
Legacy UBE cut score: 270; until the switch (400-point scale)
MPRE: Required

Wyoming still administers the legacy Uniform Bar Exam with a cut score of 270 on the 400-point scale. Its first NextGen administration is July 2027 — July 27–28, 2027.

That date decides which exam you study for. Candidates sitting in Wyoming before July 2027 take the current exam; from July 2027 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.

Wyoming 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, NCBE’s Wyoming 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 Wyoming Board of Law Examiners — always confirm deadlines with them directly.

Wyoming deadlines, fees and requirements

Taken from NCBE’s Wyoming 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

February 2027 exam (legacy UBE): First filing deadline Nov. 20; no late filing period listed.
July 2026 exam (for reference): First filing deadline April 17. July 2027 deadlines usually follow the same pattern; the board publishes them.

Fees

First-time takers: $600 (plus C&F fee)
Attorneys: $600 (plus C&F fee)
Repeaters: $600 (plus C&F fee)
Laptop: $77

As listed in NCBE’s 2026 Comprehensive Guide (Chart 7). Where more than one amount appears, the tier depends on filing date or applicant category. NCBE also charges a separate $149 technology fee for the NextGen UBE, paid through the NCBE account.

Score portability

Transferred NextGen UBE scores: Yes from July 2026, minimum 620.
Transferred legacy UBE scores: Yes (minimum 270); the legacy UBE runs in Wyoming through February 2027.
Maximum score age: 3 years/5 years.

State requirement, MPRE and the board

Jurisdiction-specific requirement for NextGen admission: No.

MPRE: required, minimum score 85.

Wyoming Board of Law Examiners. 4124 Laramie St. P.O. Box 109 Cheyenne, WY 82003-0109 Phone: (307) 432-2105 Fax: (307) 432-2125

Board website NCBE listing for Wyoming

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Wyoming FAQs

Quick answers

When does Wyoming first offer the NextGen bar exam?

July 2027 — the administration runs July 27–28, 2027. Registration windows are set by the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners, so confirm deadlines with them directly.

What is the NextGen bar exam passing score in Wyoming?

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 Wyoming publishes its score.

Do I need the MPRE for admission in Wyoming?

Yes — Wyoming requires the MPRE.

What do I take if I sit the bar in Wyoming before July 2027?

The legacy UBE, where Wyoming's cut score is 270 on the 400-point scale. The legacy UBE's final administration nationwide is February 2028.

When is the application deadline for the February 2027 bar exam in Wyoming?

Nov. 20, per NCBE's listing for Wyoming. The February 2027 sitting in Wyoming is the legacy UBE. Confirm the exact date and cut-off time with the Wyoming Board of Law Examiners before relying on it.

How much does the Wyoming bar exam cost?

NCBE's 2026 Comprehensive Guide lists $600 (plus C&F fee) for first-time takers, $600 (plus C&F fee) for attorneys and $600 (plus C&F fee) for repeaters, plus $77 to use a laptop. Where more than one amount is listed, the tier depends on filing date or applicant category. Fees change, so the board's own schedule is authoritative.

Does Wyoming accept transferred NextGen UBE scores?

Yes, from July 2026, at a minimum transferred score of 620. Scores must be no older than 3 years/5 years.

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