Rules Governing Admission to the Practice of Law in the State of Oklahoma
Chapter 1, App. 5
Rule 5. Examination.

Adopted and Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Oklahoma in Revised Form on the 7th day of February 2023. RULE FIVE EXAMINATION In effect on July 1, 2024;

All applicants for admission by examination who score at least a 260 on the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), either in Oklahoma or by transfer of the score from a UBE administered in another UBE jurisdiction authorized by the NCBE and are otherwise qualified under these rules shall be recommended by the Board of Bar Examiners to the practice of law in this state. Prior to July 1, 2024, all applicants for admission by examination who scored at least a 264 on the UBE, either in Oklahoma or by transfer of the score from a UBE administered in another UBE jurisdiction authorized by the NCBE and who are otherwise qualified under these rules shall be recommended by the Board of Bar Examiners for admission to the practice of law in this state.

There shall be held two bar examinations each year, at dates, times, places and duration to be prescribed by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Adopted March 26, 1990, effective May 26, 1990; Amended by order of the Supreme Court, 2006 OK 70; effective November 1, 2006 (superseded document available ). Amended by order of the Supreme Court, 2014 OK 94, eff. November 10, 2014. (superseded document available) Amended by orders of the Supreme Court, 2016 OK 29, 2016 OK 57 and 2016 OK 60, eff. June 1, 2016. (superseded document available) Amended by order of the Supreme Court, 2021 OK 2, eff. January 21, 2021. (superseded document available) Amended by order of the Supreme Court, 2024 OK 71, eff. July 1, 2024. (superseded document available)