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ALASKA BAR ASSOCIATION

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Admission Application Transaction Fees


The Board voted at its May 2–3, 2024 meeting to begin charging a 3% transaction fee on all credit card payments. This change could not take effect until our payment systems were updated to process that fee. That update has now been completed, and transaction fees will be charged on all admission application fees effective January 15, 2026

 



Board of Governors Meeting Dates


Upcoming meeting dates for the Board of Governors:

January 23, 2026

April 28 & 29, 2026

June 11, 2026

August 27 & 28, 2026

October 26 & 27, 2026

Once the character investigation is complete and all documents have been received, your application will be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting. While meetings are open to the public, applicants will only be discussed during Executive Session. The soonest you will be notified if your application is approved for admission is by email. 

 

All applicants are subject to a determination of character and fitness. This can take at least 3-4 months, depending on each individual application. There is no way for us to expedite this process as we treat all applications with priority.




Supreme Court Announces Intent to Adopt Next Generation Bar Exam


Following a request from the Board of Governors, the Supreme Court will be assisting with a working group to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam. The intent is to begin score transfers by July 2026 and to administer the exam July 2028.