Azcourts.gov

(602) 452-3971  

Select this link to access the new Arizona Attorney Admissions online applications system

IMPORTANT APPLICATION NOTICE FOR FEBRUARY 2019 EXAM APPLICANTS: 
Registration for the February 2019 Arizona UBE is NOW OPEN. See link above.

Application Preparation Reminders:            

The following reminders are provided to assist you in being prepared to apply for the upcoming exam.  Please refer to the attached sample application document and review the checklist below.  Supplemental documentation will not be accepted by our office prior to receiving your online submission.

• Sample application questions
  
  
• Forms available for printing and signature:       

1. Authorization and Release (Required)
2. Declaration (Required)
3. Code of Conduct (Required)
4. Intent to Test Via Laptop Form (if applicable)
5. Permission to Write Form (if applicable - Rule 35(c)(3)
6. Accommodation Forms (if applicable) 

• Evidence of Graduation (see Rule Requirements)
• Photograph – passport-type photo (see sample application document for details)   
• Completed fingerprint card (ink or digital live scan prints accepted) – email request for blank card
• Certificate of Good Standing (see sample application document and Rule Requirements for details)
• Citizenship (proof of name, age and lawful presence)   

Also, please be reminded of the following items which are not required to apply or sit for the exam but are your responsibility to provide to complete the admissions process (see sample application document for more details):

• Valid MPRE Score – Contact NCBE for registration or score transfer at http://www.ncbex.org
• Completion of the Arizona Law Course – For registration go to https://www.azcourts.gov/educationservices/Committees/JCA/Online-Registration
• Character Report - To be submitted after exam application

 Admission Eligibility Memo - Arizona Summit Law School

Applicants may be approved by the Committee on Character and Fitness at any time, and will be notified when approved.  The Supreme Court allows applicants who have been approved to be sworn and admitted at any time, either by mail or in person.  Applicants who are approved receive detailed information regarding admission methods and options.

Click below for additional Character and Fitness guidelines:
Character and Fitness Guidelines adopted by the Arizona Supreme Court 2015

Sample Character and Fitness Application

Director Mark Wilson at 602-452-3362 

The Arizona Supreme Court administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). Applicants passing a UBE are allowed to transfer a passing score earned in Arizona to other UBE jurisdictions without testing, subject to the rules of that state. UBE rules vary from state to state; please contact specific jurisdictions if you wish to seek admission based on UBE. Additional information about the Uniform Bar Examination, including a list of UBE jurisdictions, may be found at www.ncbex.org.

• Admission by Uniform Bar Examination - testing in Arizona
• Admission on Motion
  
• Admission by Uniform Bar Examination - transfer of Uniform Bar Examination score earned in another state

Examination Fees & Deadlines

LAPTOP
Notice of Intent Form - NOTE: This form is for Attorney Admissions administrative purposes. It does not register you for laptop testing.

Laptop Registration Information for the February 2019 Arizona Uniform Bar Examination will be emailed to applicants in January 2019. Notice will be posted here when the information has been emailed.

Applicants who register to test via laptop please note: Laptops with C-ports are permitted for use on Tuesday of the exam. If using a laptop with only a C-port, applicants will need to bring a C-port adapter that enables connectivity to a USB flash drive, along with laptop and power cord. (Do not bring USB flash drives. USB flash drives will be provided at the exam).

Veterans may be eligible for partial reimbursement of testing cost. Click here for details.