FAQ Category: Re-Examination

When is the bar exam administered?

Tennessee administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) each February and July. Beginning July 2027, Tennessee will administer the NextGen UBE.

I applied and sat for the bar exam in Tennessee more than 3 years ago. I want to apply for admission by exam again; should I submit an application for re-exam?

If you last applied more than three years ago, you must submit a First-Time Examination Application, as well as a new NCBE application. In your NCBE application, you must provide all previous examination application dates, including prior applications in Tennessee, in response to the NCBE application question regarding “Prior Applications” and the related question in…

I previously applied for the bar exam in Tennessee, but withdrew my application before sitting for the exam. Should I submit an application for first-time applicants or an application for re-exam?

If you previously applied as a First Time applicant but did not sit for the examination, you should submit a First Time Examination Application. If an Undergraduate Transcript and/or finalized Law Degree Verification form was provided for the original application less than 3 years ago, those items do not need to be resubmitted. If your…

Can I use my school email address as my Synergy login?

The TN BLE discourages the use of school email accounts (student@school.edu)  in Synergy as many schools disable these accounts after graduation. All correspondence from the BLE, including exam instructions and results, is sent via email to the account you registered in Synergy. If your email is deactivated you will not receive this timely and important information.

Will I have a Character & Fitness interview?

Yes, unless you’re already licensed and in good standing in another jurisdiction (at the Board’s discretion). Interviews are typically held in March, August, and September.