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Palau administers the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam (NextGen UBE), a computer-based bar examination written by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The first NextGen UBE in Palau is administered in July 2026. Palau administered its final legacy Uniform Bar Exam in Prior administrations (Palau switched directly to NextGen). The NextGen UBE tests nine substantive subjects alongside seven foundational lawyering skills.
The exam runs three sessions over one and a half days. Each session consists of approximately 40 standalone multiple-choice questions, two Integrated Question Sets (IQS), and one Performance Task. The required passing score in Palau is 612 on a scale from 500 to 750. Applicants must also satisfy Palau’s professional responsibility requirement by passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) with a score of 75 or higher.
Palau is one of the first-wave NextGen UBE jurisdictions, adopting the NextGen UBE beginning July 2026 (Palau Bar Admissions Committee decision). In addition to the NextGen UBE, applicants must also pass a Palauan-specific essay examination covering Palau's customary law, ethics, land law, and Palau-specific statutory regulations. The bar exam is administered only once per year (July) in Palau — unlike most US jurisdictions that offer February and July administrations.
Subjects & Skills
The NextGen UBE tests both substantive knowledge across nine subject areas and competency in seven foundational lawyering skills.
Subjects
- Agency & Partnerships
- Civil Procedure
- Constitutional Law
- Contracts
- Corporations & LLCs
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Evidence
- Real Property
- Torts
Skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Writing
- Issue Spotting and Analysis
- Investigation and Evaluation
- Client Counseling and Advising
- Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
- Client Relationship and Management
Multiple-Choice Questions
Standalone multiple-choice questions make up 49% of the NextGen UBE in Palau. Questions come in two formats: select one of four options, or select two of six options.
You can receive partial credit if you select one of the two correct options in a "select two of six" question. There is no penalty for guessing on either type of question, so you should always pick the number of answers required by the prompt, even if you are not sure about one of your choices.
Integrated Question Sets (IQS)
Integrated Question Sets account for 21% of NextGen exam time in Palau. Each set is based on a common fact scenario and may include legal resources such as statutory sections or portions of judicial opinions alongside the facts. Question formats are multiple-choice, short-answer, and medium-answer.
Sample short-answer prompts may ask you to identify facts that support a party’s position, to articulate arguments for a proposition, or to suggest provisions for a settlement agreement. You may also be required to assess a legal document such as a pleading or contract, identifying and explaining errors.
Performance Tasks
There is one Performance Task in each of the three testing sessions, accounting for 30% of NextGen exam time. Like the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) used in the legacy UBE, NextGen Performance Tasks require examinees to use lawyering skills in realistic situations.
Two of the Performance Tasks are standalone Performance Tasks (PTs), each requiring one extended written response. The third is a Legal Research Performance Task (LRPT), which combines multiple-choice and short-answer questions followed by a medium-length writing assignment.
Filing Deadlines & Fees
Upcoming Palau Bar Exam Administrations
| Administration | Dates |
|---|---|
| July 2026 (first NextGen) | Three-day administration in late July 2026 (specific dates set by Palau Supreme Court) |
| July 2027 | Annual administration (anticipated, late July 2027) |
Filing Deadlines & Fees
Palau administers the bar exam annually in July. If insufficient applicants register for an administration, the exam may be postponed to the following year. Contact the Palau Supreme Court directly for current filing deadlines and fees.
| Administration | Deadline | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | Set annually by Palau Supreme Court | Contact Palau Supreme Court for current fee schedule |
Grading & Scoring
NextGen UBE scores are reported on a scale from 500 to 750. The passing score in Palau is 612.
The exam is weighted as follows:
- Standalone multiple-choice questions: 49%
- Integrated Question Sets: 21%
- Performance Tasks: 30%
All written responses are dual graded. NextGen exam scores are equated to ensure that an official NextGen UBE score earned in any jurisdiction and at any administration has the same meaning.
Required MPRE Score: 75.
Results
Results are typically released approximately 8–12 weeks after the administration.
Reciprocity & Score Transfers
NextGen UBE Score Transfer
Palau accepts transferred NextGen UBE scores beginning July 2026 with a minimum score of 612.
Palau Bar Exam Schedule
The NextGen UBE in Palau is administered over one and a half days, on the last consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday of each February and July. The exam consists of three sessions, each lasting approximately three hours.
Each session contains:
- ~40 standalone multiple-choice questions
- 2 Integrated Question Sets (IQS)
- 1 Performance Task
Standard testing site: Koror, Republic of Palau (specific venue per administration). Guam is providing administrative support to Palau for NextGen UBE administration..
NextGen UBE Format
The NextGen UBE is a fully computer-based exam delivered through NCBE’s secure browser on examinee laptops. There is no handwriting and no paper question booklet. Applicants must pay a non-refundable software fee and complete all mandatory technology and readiness steps no later than seven (7) days before the exam.
For detailed information about NextGen UBE structure, timing, and content, see the NCBE NextGen UBE page.
Palau Bar Admissions Committee (PBAC) — Palau Supreme Court Contact Information
Palau Bar Admissions Committee
c/o Palau Supreme Court
P.O. Box 248
Koror, PW 96940
Republic of Palau
http://www.palausupremecourt.net/
vrechebei@palausupremecourt.net
Phone: (680) 767-2607
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