Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
If your Application for Certification of Fitness is pending, then you are not yet eligible to receive a Bar Examination Application. In order sit for the Georgia Bar Examination, you must submit a Bar Examination Application to the Board of Bar Examiners. Please be mindful of the following filing deadlines:
| Georgia Bar Exam Deadlines | As of 7/9/2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| February 25–26, 2025 Exam | APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF FITNESS TO PRACTICE LAW FILING DEADLINES | |
| Regular Fitness Application Filing Period | April 1, 2024 – July 3, 2024 | |
| Final Fitness Application Filing Period with Fee | July 3, 2024 – October 2, 2024 | |
| BAR EXAMINATION APPLICATION FILING DEADLINES | ||
| Regular Bar Examination Application Filing Period | September 1, 2024 until 4 p.m. on January 1, 2025 | |
| Final Bar Examination Application Filing Period with Fee | January 1, 2025 until 4 p.m. on January 15, 2025 |
Additional information on important dates and filing deadlines for the Georgia Bar Exam can be found on the Georgia Bar Admissions page.
MPRE
The MPRE is administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The examination is administered three times per year at established test centers across the country. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer’s professional conduct. For MPRE Registration Information, go to the website of the National Conference of Bar Examiners at www.ncbex.org.