TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Apr 29, 2026

The Tennessee Supreme Court, which approved adoption of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) for Tennessee exam takers in 2024, announced new details on score transfers as the state prepares to transition from the legacy UBE in July 2027. Tennessee will accept transferred NextGen UBE scores beginning with the July 2026 administration, as some jurisdictions begin offering the new exam, while others will not implement it until February or July 2028, according to a press release from the Administrative Office of the Courts. The court also will continue to accept unexpired legacy UBE scores earned through the February 2028 administration. By no later than Aug. 31, 2026, the court will set the minimum passing score for the NextGen UBE for applicants seeking admission in Tennessee, including those transferring scores from other jurisdictions.