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ALASKA BAR ASSOCIATION

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Board of Governors Meeting Dates


Upcoming meeting dates for the Board of Governors:

January 25 & 26, 2024

May 2 & 3, 2024

August 22 & 23, 2024

October 24 & 25, 2024


Once the character investigation is complete and all documents have been received, your application will be reviewed at the next regularly scheduled Board Meeting.

 

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.

 

 

 

 



Alaska Bar Exam Minimum Passing Score Lowered to 270


The Alaska Supreme Court signed SCO 2002 on Monday, February 27, 2023 which lowered the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) minimum passing score required for admission to practice law in Alaska from 280 to 270. The rule is effective immediately. In order to help answer questions from past, current, and prospective applicants, we have provided an announcement for guidance. The announcement is available here.