ALASKA BAR ASSOCIATION

Application Deadlines and Fees

The online application, fee, and non-standard testing forms are due by the deadlines. Applications must be submitted electronically by these dates:

February Bar Exam

December 1, 2026 - $876 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Reapplicants from February/July 2026 Alaska Bar Exam:
December 1, 2026 - $618  (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Laptop Registration Fee: $129 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Non-Standard Testing Accommodations Application: December 1

July Bar Exam

May 1, 2026 - $876 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Reapplicants who sat for the July 2025 Alaska Bar Exam:
May 1, 2026 - $618 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Reapplicants who sat for the February 2026 Alaska Bar Exam:
May 31, 2026 - $618 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Laptop Registration Fee: $129 (includes the 3% transaction fee, effective January 15, 2026)

Non-Standard Testing Accommodations Application: May 1

Withdrawals and Refunds

February Bar Exam

Withdrawal through February 3, 2027: Withhold $50 cancellation fee

Withdrawal after February 3, 2027: No Refund

3% transaction fees are not refunded.

July Bar Exam

Withdrawal through July 8, 2026: Withhold $50 cancellation fee

Withdrawal after July 8, 2026: No Refund

3% transaction fees are not refunded.

Locations

Exams are administered in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau.

NextGen UBE

Following a request from the Board of Governors, the Supreme Court will be assisting with a working group to adopt the NextGen UBE. The intent is to begin accepting score transfers by July 2026 and to administer the exam July 2028. Announcements will be posted as new information becomes available.

For more information on the NextGen UBE, please visit NextGen UBE (ncbex.org).