The Oregon Bar Exam is for candidates seeking admission to the Oregon State Bar through examination. This page brings together free OR Bar practice sets, worked explanations, and verified information about the NextGen UBE format, fees, and application timing. Use the questions to identify rules you need to revisit, then check the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners’ official materials for application requirements.
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions | NextGen UBE: multiple-choice questions, integrated question sets, performance tasks[1] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Passing score | 620 on the 500–750 NextGen UBE scale (615 for July 2026 only)[2] | ncbex.org · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Exam fee | $1,000 application fee (+$600 investigation fee if admitted or applying elsewhere; +$149 NCBE technology fee)[1] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Retake policy | February failers can apply for July until May 15[1] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Validity | UBE scores from elsewhere accepted for 36 months[1] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Delivery | Your own laptop at an in-person, proctored site[3] | ncbex.org · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Next exam date | February 23–24, 2027[4] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Registration deadline | November 16, 2026 (timely filing)[4] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Registration opens | February 2027 application period open now[4] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Testing window | MPRE must be passed within 36 months before applying[1] | Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners · Oct 26, 2026 |
According to Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners, “The NextGen UBE, administered beginning in July 2026 shall be is comprised of multiple-choice questions, performance tasks, and integrated question sets.”[1]
Oregon administers the NextGen UBE for candidates pursuing bar admission through examination. The exam includes multiple-choice questions, integrated question sets, and performance tasks. You take it on your own laptop at an in-person, proctored testing location. Practising isolated questions can support rule review, but those questions do not represent every task format you will encounter.
The February examination is scheduled for February 23–24, 2027. Its passing score is 620 on the 500–750 NextGen UBE scale. The 615 passing score applied to July 2026 only; it is not the target for the February examination. NCBE publishes Oregon’s passing-score information.
The application period for February 2027 is open, with a timely filing deadline of November 16, 2026. The application fee is $1,000, with an additional $600 investigation fee if you are admitted or applying elsewhere, plus a $149 NCBE technology fee.
If you fail Oregon’s February examination, you may apply for the following July examination until May 15. Oregon also accepts qualifying UBE scores earned elsewhere within 36 months before application. These are Oregon rules; admission requirements vary by jurisdiction. Consult the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners’ admissions page and Rules for Admission for requirements that apply to your route.
Prepare for the OR Bar - Oregon Bar Exam exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
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.
Question: Which of the following motions is used to challenge the legal sufficiency of the opposing party's pleading?
Answer: A. Motion to Dismiss
Explanation:
A. Motion to Dismiss is correct because the question asks whether the pleading states a legally sufficient claim. For this type of challenge, the court generally assumes the well-pleaded factual allegations are true and asks whether they support relief under the law.
B. Summary judgment concerns whether the evidentiary record leaves a genuine dispute of material fact requiring trial. C. A more definite statement addresses a pleading too vague or ambiguous to answer properly. D. A motion to strike targets particular objectionable material or an insufficient defense rather than ordinarily challenging whether a complaint states a claim.
Remember the distinction: a dismissal challenge tests the pleading’s legal sufficiency; summary judgment tests whether the record supports proceeding to trial.
Question: What is the elective share for a surviving spouse?
Answer: A. A statutory right to claim a minimum portion of the deceased spouse's estate regardless of the will
Explanation:
A. The elective share is a statutory right allowing a surviving spouse to claim a minimum portion of a deceased spouse’s estate despite the will. Its purpose is to limit disinheritance of a surviving spouse.
B. It does not mean getting the first choice of personal belongings. C. It is not simply an optional gift offered by the will; the right comes from statute. D. A prenuptial agreement may affect or waive inheritance rights, but it does not define the elective share itself.
Remember the source of the right: statute, rather than the deceased spouse’s wishes. The applicable jurisdiction’s law determines the calculation, procedure, and effect of any valid waiver.
Question: Can grandparents obtain visitation rights?
Answer: A. In limited circumstances, courts may grant grandparent visitation if it serves the child's best interest
Explanation:
A. Courts may grant grandparent visitation in limited circumstances, making this the best answer. However, the child’s best interest is not a standalone reason to override a fit parent’s decision. Applicable law must also account for protected parental rights and the requirements for requesting visitation.
B. Grandparents do not automatically receive visitation rights. C. Saying courts can never order visitation is too absolute. D. The right to request visitation is not categorically reserved for paternal grandparents.
Remember to separate permission to seek visitation from entitlement to receive it. A sound analysis considers the applicable statutory requirements, parental rights, and the child’s interests rather than assuming that a family relationship alone decides the outcome.
Start with the Start Practice Test set to find rules you cannot yet explain clearly. After answering, record the rule you applied, the fact that drove your choice, and why the strongest competing answer fails. Revisit questions you guessed correctly as well as questions you missed.
Choose focused practice from those notes. Use Civil Procedure for procedural distinctions, Evidence for evidentiary issues, or Contracts and Sales for contract problems. Treat the subject labels as a way to find practice, not as an official exam blueprint.
Compare your preparation with the official NextGen material, including integrated question sets and performance tasks. Practise explaining how a rule applies to supplied facts instead of stopping at answer recognition. Return to missed topics until you can explain the distinction without relying on familiar wording.
Before test day, check the Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners’ application information and the official laptop instructions. Keep administrative preparation alongside substantive study so an unresolved application or equipment requirement does not get overlooked.
The February examination is scheduled for February 23–24, 2027. The application period for the February 2027 NextGen Bar Examination is open, and the timely filing deadline is November 16, 2026. The Oregon State Board of Bar Examiners’ admissions page provides the official application information.
The passing score for Oregon’s February 2027 NextGen UBE is 620 on the 500–750 scale. Oregon’s 615 passing score applied to July 2026 only. NCBE’s minimum passing scores page states that Oregon’s passing score for administrations after July 2026 is 620.
The application fee is $1,000, plus a $149 NCBE technology fee. An additional $600 investigation fee applies if you are admitted or applying elsewhere. Oregon’s Rules for Admission state that the application fee is separate from costs associated with accessing required exam-related software.
No. The NextGen UBE is taken on your own laptop at an in-person, proctored testing location. Laptop delivery does not mean you can take it from home. The exam format includes multiple-choice questions, integrated question sets, and performance tasks, as described in the verified NextGen format information.
Applicants who take but do not pass Oregon’s February examination may apply for the following July examination until May 15. Oregon’s Rules for Admission specify this filing deadline for February examinees seeking to retake the exam in July. It applies to that retake situation.
Oregon’s rules allow the required MPRE passing score to be achieved within 36 months before applying or while an application is pending. For a qualifying UBE score earned elsewhere, the examination must have been taken no more than 36 months before the Oregon application date.
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