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FREE for New Admittees - Been There, Filed That: Insights for New Attorneys from the Bench and Bar
09/18/2025For free tickets go here: Been There, Filed That: Insights for New Attorneys from the Bench and Bar - Eventeny
This program offers practical guidance for new attorneys through the experiences of seasoned practitioners and judicial officers. The program covers essential practice management topics including efficient case preparation methods, strategies for operating across multiple counties, and resources available through Lawyers Helping Lawyers programs. Participants will gain insights from both the bar and bench perspectives. The program addresses real-world challenges facing new practitioners and provides actionable advice drawn from years of professional experience.
Rule Amendment - Number of Exam Attempts
05/14/2025The Supreme Court has modified the Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law.
The rule amendments put in place a limit on the number of times an applicant may take the exam. The limit will not start until July 2025 and is not retroactive. Applicant's will be able to take the exam five time. There is a provision for an applicant to request a one-time waiver if they have failed to pass after five attempts.
The Rules linked above have been updated.
DEADLINES AND EVENTS
09/08/2025October 1 - Second Deadline to apply for February 2026, with late fee
October 15 - Deadline for Law Student Registration (2Ls)
November 1 - Final Deadline to apply for February 2026, with second late fee
November 26 - Deadline to request ADA Accommodations for the February 2026 Exam
December 15 - Deadline for all Repeat Exam Applications for February 2026
February 1, 2026 - First Deadline to apply for the July 2026 Exam
*Applications received on Monday February 2, 2026, will be considered timely since Feb. 1 is a Sunday
February 2026 Bar Exam - Tuesday, February 24, and Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Oklahoma Adopts the NextGen Bar Exam - July 2027
12/16/2024Oklahoma Adopts the NextGen Bar Exam - July 2027
UBE Score Modified to 260
12/16/2024The Oklahoma Supreme Court, pursuant to its general administrative authority, Okla. Const. art. VII, § 6, and pursuant to its sole authority to regulate the admission to the practice of law in Oklahoma, hereby orders that the minimum passing score in Oklahoma for the Uniform Bar Examination shall be 260, effective July 1, 2024.
See - https://www.oscn.net/applications/oscn/DeliverDocument.asp?CiteID=495809
Links to Official MBE, MEE and MPT Study Aids
01/31/2024Links to official MBE, MEE and MPT study aids can be found under the Resources tab at the top of the page.