AZ Bar Practice Test

This page is for candidates preparing for the Arizona Bar Exam, which is run by the Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions. It gives you free practice sets by subject, worked example questions, a study plan, and the dates, filing windows and retake rules published by the official body. The questions are written by us and are not real exam questions. Practice with the free AZ Bar - Arizona Bar practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (7 questions with answer explanations).

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AZ Bar Exam at a Glance

What changed for AZ Bar in 2026

• Oct 23, 2026: Testing window changed to Last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and of July; NextGen UBE from July 2027 (previously February and July each year; NextGen UBE starts July 2027).^[6]
• Oct 23, 2026: Passing score (Legacy UBE) changed to 270 (UBE); NextGen cut score to be set Spring 2027; NextGen transfers 620 (previously 270 (UBE); NextGen cut score set Spring 2027; NextGen transfers 620).^[2]
• Oct 23, 2026: Score release changed to February exam: by the 2nd Friday in May; July exam: by the 2nd Friday in October (previously February exam: by 2nd Friday in May; July exam: by 2nd Friday in October).^[3]
• Oct 23, 2026: Retake policy changed to Retake application due by the late deadline or within 20 days of the result, whichever is later; permission needed after 4 failed attempts (previously Retake application due within 20 days of score release (or by late deadline); permission needed after 4 failed attempts).^[3]
• Oct 23, 2026: Eligibility changed to Also requires MPRE scaled score of 85+, the Course on Arizona Law, and a character & fitness review (previously Also requires MPRE score of 85+, Course on Arizona Law, character & fitness review).^[3]

What the AZ Bar is and how it works

According to Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions, “The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.”^[1]

The Arizona bar exam is the Uniform Bar Examination, administered by the Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions. It is given on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and of July. The February 2027 sitting is February 23–24, 2027 at the Tucson Convention Center. The NextGen UBE begins with the July 2027 administration.

The multiple-choice portion, the MBE, has 200 questions, of which 175 are scored. The minimum score on the legacy UBE is 270. For NextGen, the cut score is to be set in Spring 2027, and the NextGen transfer score is listed as 620.

Passing the exam is not enough on its own. Applicants also need an MPRE scaled score of 85 or higher, the Course on Arizona Law, and a character and fitness review. You must be admitted within 5 years of passing, counted from the month and year of the exam you passed, not from the day results are released.

Anyone who fails after 4 attempts must request permission before sitting again, and withdrawing mid-exam counts as a failure. February scores are released by the 2nd Friday in May, and July scores by the 2nd Friday in October.

Rules, fees and dates can change, so confirm every detail on azbaradmissions.org before you file.

Worked examples: how to reason through AZ Bar questions

These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.

Example 1

Question: Under Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure, a defendant must generally answer a complaint within how many days after service?

1. 10 days
2. 20 days
3. 30 days
4. 45 days

Answer: C. 30 days

Explanation:

Our answer key marks 30 days as correct. The shorter options, 10 days and 20 days, are the traps: they sound like typical short response periods but are not the keyed answer. 45 days is longer than the rule allows. Our older note on this question mentioned 20 days, so treat this as a reminder to check the current text of Rule 12 on the official Arizona court site instead of relying on memory or on any single study source. The general rule to remember: the time to answer runs from service of the summons and complaint, so always find the service date first, then check which deadline applies to your situation.

Example 2

Question: Under Batson v. Kentucky, a prosecutor may not use peremptory challenges to:

1. Strike any juror without cause
2. Strike jurors based on race
3. Challenge jurors who know the defendant
4. Remove jurors who have prior jury experience

Answer: B. Strike jurors based on race

Explanation:

The answer is striking jurors based on race. Batson v. Kentucky holds that the Equal Protection Clause bars race-based use of peremptory challenges. Striking any juror without cause is wrong as an answer because peremptory challenges exist precisely to allow strikes without stated cause, within limits. Challenging jurors who know the defendant is wrong because that is an ordinary, neutral reason for a strike. Removing jurors with prior jury experience is wrong because it is not a protected classification. The rule to remember: a peremptory strike is allowed unless the challenger shows a discriminatory purpose, after which the prosecution must give a neutral explanation.

Example 3

Question: Which of the following financial issues may be a concern during the Character and Fitness evaluation for the Arizona Bar Exam?

1. Having a large amount of student loan debt.
2. Filing for bankruptcy within the last two years.
3. Having a mortgage on a home.
4. Taking out a personal loan to pay for bar exam preparation courses.

Answer: B. Filing for bankruptcy within the last two years.

Explanation:

The answer is filing for bankruptcy within the last two years. Character and Fitness reviewers look at how an applicant handles financial responsibility, because lawyers may hold client funds. A large amount of student loan debt is wrong because it is a common, ordinary obligation. A mortgage is wrong for the same reason. A personal loan to pay for bar preparation is wrong because borrowing for a legitimate purpose does not show irresponsibility. The rule to remember: the review is about patterns of financial distress or neglect, not about debt in itself. Always disclose honestly, because candour matters more than the debt.

How to use these practice tests

Start with the official material. Read the exam information on azbaradmissions.org so you know the dates, the filing window and what else you must complete besides the exam, such as the MPRE, the Course on Arizona Law and the character and fitness review.

Then work through our subject sets and note where you lose points. Good starting points are Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts and Commercial Law, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Torts and Professional Responsibility. For Arizona-specific rules, add the Arizona Civil Procedure and Professional Responsibility set.

After each session, write down the rule behind every question you missed, not only the right letter. Repeat weak subjects before moving on. Use Eligibility, Character and Fitness and Scoring to check the application side. Our questions are practice material only, so confirm any rule you rely on against the official source.

Sources & last verified

1. ncbex.org — number of questions (official source). “The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.” Verified Oct 23, 2026 · source checked Oct 19, 2026.
2. Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions — passing score (official source). “IT IS ORDERED that applicants will be deemed to have satisfied the requirements of the Arizona Uniform Bar Examination (“UBE”) by achieving a minimum score…” Verified Oct 23, 2026.
3. Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions — retake policy, validity, eligibility, score release (official source). “Effective January 1, 2026, Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. 35(g)(3) requires everyone taking and failing a bar exam after four attempts (withdrawing mid-exam counts as a…” Verified Oct 23, 2026 · source checked Oct 23, 2026.
4. Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions — registration deadline, late registration deadline, registration opens (official source). “February August 15 - October 31. No applications accepted prior to August 15. $680” Verified Oct 23, 2026 · source checked Oct 23, 2026.
5. Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions — next exam date (official source). “February 2027 Arizona Legacy Uniform Bar Examination ... Standard Testing Site February 23 - 24, 2027 Tucson Convention Center 260 South Church Avenue Tucson AZ…” Verified Oct 23, 2026.
6. Arizona Supreme Court – Attorney Admissions — registration deadline, testing window (official source). “Exam Application Timely Filing Aug 15 - Oct 31 Jan 15 - Mar 31” Verified Oct 23, 2026 · source checked Oct 23, 2026.

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