Bar Exam Accommodation Information

Students who plan to request testing accommodations on the bar exam can familiarize themselves with the deadlines for the most common bar exam jurisdictions for HLS students below. Links to those jurisdictions’ accommodation webpages are also provided for students to familiarize themselves with the application requirements. If your bar exam jurisdiction is not listed below, you can find a list of all the jurisdictions’ main bar exam webpages here to learn more about their specific accommodation application requirements and deadlines.

Many states have early deadlines for accommodations information and it may take time to gather and process the necessary documentation, so give yourself plenty of time to complete this.

Please also keep in mind that HLS’ process of providing accommodations is not necessarily reflective of the process for receiving testing accommodations on the bar exam.

MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam)

  • 2027 MPRE Accommodation Deadlines

    The March 2027 exam registration is open.

    Registration for the August and November 2027 MPRE exams will open later this year.  

    Do NOT register for the MPRE until you have received your accommodation determination letter from the NCBE, as it will provide instructions on how to schedule your test appointment with your accommodation at a Pearson VUE testing center.

    March 23rd and 24th Exams: November 19, 2026.
    *Registration deadline is January 21, 2027.

    August 18th and 19th Exams: April 29, 2027.
    *Registration deadline is June 17, 2027.

    November 4th and 5th Exams: July 29, 2027.
    *Registration deadline is September 21, 2027.

    *The NCBE advises individuals requesting accommodations to submit their request as far in advance of their desired test administration as possible.

     

  • MPRE Testing Accommodations Webpage

    The NCBE’s webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

California

  • CA July Bar Exam Accommodation Application Deadlines

    June 1st of that year

    *Must be received by the date above.

    *If a deadline falls on a nonbusiness day, the deadline will be the next business day.

    *Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to file their request for testing accommodations well in advance of an examination they intend to take. Applicants who wait to file their requests near the final filing deadline for the examination they intend to take generally are not able to exhaust all administrative remedies before the exam, such as requesting review of a denial of some or all of the requested testing accommodations.

    *Filed separately from the Bar Exam application.

  • CA Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    California’s webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

District of Columbia

  • DC Bar Exam Accommodation Request Deadline

    March 31st.

    *Accommodation requests are submitted with your completed bar exam application.

    *Late requests will not be accepted.

  • DC Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    DC’s webpage is intended to provide general information to exam applicants.  DC does not have a designated webpage for accommodations but applicants can find information on the process the above linked page.  HLS students can find the two accommodation request documents linked below:

    Request for DC Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Form

    Guidelines for Medical Documentation

Florida

  • FL July Bar Exam Accommodation Request Deadline

    Timely Filing Deadline: May 1st (Postmarked)

    Late Filing Deadline: June 15th (Received)

    *The applicant request for test accommodations must be completed in its entirety and submitted with the bar exam application.

    *Because some of the accommodation request forms require input from third parties, the appropriate individuals should be asked to complete the forms well in advance of the deadline.

  • FL Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    Florida’s webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

Illinois

  • IL July Bar Exam Accommodation Request Deadline

    Timely Filing Deadline: February 15th

    Late Filing Deadline: April 1st

    Final Filing Deadline: April 30th

    *A fully completed request for nonstandard testing accommodation, including ALL required forms and supporting documents from third parties, is considered part of your application to take the bar exam. ALL such forms and documents MUST be filed simultaneously with your Character and Fitness Questionnaire in accordance with applicable examination filing deadlines and subject to corresponding application fees.

    *All required forms must be submitted by email to NTA@ilbaradmissions.org.

  • IL Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    Illinois’ webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

Massachusetts

  • MA July Bar Exam Accommodation Application Deadlines

    April 1st

    *Applications for testing accommodations may be submitted up to six months before the exam to which you are applying.

    *Applications for accommodations are not submitted with the bar exam application.

  • MA Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    Massachusetts’ webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

New York

  • NY July Bar Exam Accommodation Application Deadlines

    March 31st

    *Must be received by the date above, not by postmark.

    *Applicants may now complete the Application for Testing Accommodations online by logging into their NY BOLE account through the Applicant Services Portal. The online application will not be deemed submitted until all required supporting documentation is electronically uploaded to the Board, which must be done by the posted deadlines.

    *The Application for Testing Accommodations is separate from the Bar Exam Application

    *Applicants can apply for accommodations for both the NY Bar Exam and NYLE at the same time.

  • 2027 NYLE Accommodation Application Deadlines

    Typically, they are due 90 days prior to the NYLE you are taking.

    April 15th Exam: January 15th

    September 23rd Exam: June 25th

    December 16th Exam: September 17th

    *Must be received by the date above, not by postmark.

    *Applicants may now complete the Application for Testing Accommodations online by logging into their NY BOLE account through the Applicant Services Portal. The online Application will not be deemed submitted until all required supporting documentation is electronically uploaded to the Board, which must be done by the posted deadlines.

    *The Application for Testing Accommodations is separate from the NYLE registration.

    *Applicants can apply for accommodations for both the NY Bar Exam and NYLE at the same time.

  • NY Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    New York’s webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.

Texas

  • TX July Bar Exam Accommodation Request Deadline

    Application Available: December 4th of previous year

    Timely Filing Deadline: February 1st

    Late Filing Deadline: April 1st

    *Requests for Testing Accommodations must be submitted with a Bar Exam Application, but no later than the Late Filing Deadline (April 1st).

  • TX Bar Exam Testing Accommodations Webpage

    Texas’ webpage is intended to inform exam applicants of the exam accommodation request process.