On December 17, 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued Amended Order No. 25700-B-747 setting the NextGen UBE score at 610, which is equivalent to a legacy UBE score of 260 and reducing the minimum UBE passing score in Washington from 266 to 260.  The order also provides that applicants who sat for a bar exam administered in Washington from July 2020 through July 2025 and who received a UBE score of 260 – 265 are now eligible to apply for admission.  

In addition, the order clarifies that a legacy UBE score of 260-265 earned in another state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia may be used for a UBE Score Transfer application consistent with the provisions of APR 3(d).  

Helpful Links: 

WSBA Online Admissions site 

Washington Supreme Court Amended Order No. 25700-B-747 

WSBA Admissions Amended Order No. 25700-B-747 FAQ