UBE Score Transfer FAQs

A qualifying score of 270 or higher on an Uniform Bar Exam in another jurisdiction, as of the February 2023 UBE exam, is required. A minimum of 276 is required for any exam administrations prior to the February 2023 UBE exam.

There is no practice time requirement if the UBE score (based on date of test administration) was received within three years immediately preceding application to Colorado.

A UBE score (based on date of test administration) earned more than three years but less than five years immediately preceding application to Colorado may qualify provided the applicant has been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for at least two years immediately preceding application to Colorado.

Individuals who took the July 2020 bar exam administered remotely on October 5th and 6th of that year do not qualify for UBE score transfer. That exam was not a Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). That exam consisted of only 100 MBE questions, 3 MEE questions, and 1 MPT question.

Persons who file a UBE application, but whose application is determined not eligible, may transfer the application to the next scheduled bar exam for the purpose of being admitted to practice law in Colorado or withdraw the application. No refunds will be given. A decision to transfer a UBE application to the bar exam or to withdraw a UBE application must be submitted in writing using the online application messaging center no more than 30 days following the determination that a UBE application is not eligible.

UBE scores are transferred directly from the National Conference of Bar Examiners to the Office of Attorney Admissions through a secure communication link. UBE scores may not be transferred until after the date upon which the scores were released in the jurisdiction where the UBE score was achieved. UBE scores may be transferred to the Office of Attorney Admissions prior to submitting an application; however, UBE scores must be received no more than 45 days after filing a UBE application in Colorado. Each candidate is responsible for requesting a UBE score transfer from NCBE to this office. The age of your transferred UBE score will be determined by the date you file your application.

Please refer to the UBE Score Transfer Eligibility Requirements.

For instructions on transferring UBE scores, please refer to the NCBE website.

A UBE score earned more than three years but less than five years immediately preceding application to Colorado may qualify provided the applicant has been primarily engaged in the active practice of law for at least two years immediately preceding application to Colorado.

Please refer to UBE Score Transfer Eligibility Requirements for details.

Valid UBE scores are those wherein both the MBE and written (MEE and MPT) portions of the exam are taken during the same exam administration in a participating Uniform Bar Exam jurisdiction. Scores combined from different administrations are not official UBE scores and will not be transferred by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

No. Valid UBE scores are those wherein both the MBE and written (MEE and MPT) portions of the exam are taken during the same exam administration in a participating Uniform Bar Exam jurisdiction. Scores combined from different administrations are not official UBE scores and will not be transferred by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Application processing time varies with each application. If the information you have provided is complete, accurate and responsive to the questions and all required documentation is received in a timely fashion it will take approximately six (6) to eight (8) months after your application has been accepted for processing. For information regarding the practice of law in Colorado while your application is pending, please refer to Practice Pending Admission licensure.

To ensure the quickest processing of your application, provide complete and accurate information to all questions. Contact your references and employers and ask them to promptly respond to our inquiries. Provide accurate email addresses in order to expedite the reference and employment verification process. Promptly respond to all requests for information received from this office. Review your application account frequently for updates to your document statuses. Refrain from sending unnecessary or premature inquiries regarding the status of your application or submitted documents. You will receive a deficiency notice and request for additional information or documentation once the staff has thoroughly reviewed your application and recorded all documentation in your account.