Please refer to the Filing Instructions and Information (below) for more details.
Military Spouse Attorneys please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@utahbar.org
Admissions
NOTICE:
Starting January 2, 2020, the Utah State Bar will be switching to a new database provider for the online application process. While the application requirements will not change significantly, the process for submitting the information and documentation will be different. In the meantime, documents such as the Filing Instructions, the Application Steps and the Application Checklists are still useful to those seeking an overview of the information/documentation that will be required. However, be aware that they are not definitive guides for those who intend to file applications in 2020.
Non-examination applicants (e.g. Motion Applicants, UBE Transfer Applicants, House Counsel Applicants, etc.) who have begun the application process or who start an application between now and December must complete the process by December 31, 2019. After that date, all applicants must submit an application using the new database. If you fail to file a complete application by December 31st using the Synergy database, you will be required to start again using the new database.
This change will not affect applicants for the February 2020 examination.
BEFORE beginning the application process, you MUST read the Rules Governing Admission to the Utah State Bar as well as the Filing Instructions below.
The application process requires applicants to:
(1) submit an application and supplementary documentation answering questions about their background and proving they have all of the necessary qualifications,
(2) pass a character and fitness investigation, and
(3) demonstrate minimum competency by taking and passing the Uniform Bar Examination in this state, by transferring a passing Uniform Bar Examination score from another jurisdiction (known as a UBE Transfer), or by proving that they have actively practiced law in a reciprocal jurisdiction for 60 of the last 84 months (known as Reciprocity or Admission by Motion).
Limited admission of house counsel and foreign legal consultants is also available.
Applicants to the Utah State Bar must create a Synergy account by going to https://admissions.utahbar.org. Through this account, they will complete and submit an online application form, upload the required supplementary documentation, and receive status updates.
The entire process from the date the application is submitted to the date of admission will generally last anywhere from 4-8 months, unless there are concerns about eligibility or character and fitness, in which case the process may take longer.
The Complete Application, with all application fees (including late fees), forms and applicable supplementary documentation, must be received by the Utah State Bar no later than close of business on the appropriate filing deadline.
If the deadline date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday the deadline date will be the first business day thereafter.
February 25-26, 2020
| Application filing deadline date | October 1 |
| Late filing deadline date | October 15 (include a $100 late fee) |
| Final filing deadline date | November 1 (include a $300 late fee) |
Retake deadline for unsuccessful applicants from the July exam immediately prior – Approximately 4 weeks from the release of July results. (The exact date will be provided in the results letter.)
For all other retakes, normal deadlines and late fees apply.
*Note: The online application form is posted the preceding August*
JULY EXAMINATION:
July 28-29, 2020
| Application filing deadline date | March 1 |
| Late filing deadline date | March 15 (include a $100 late fee) |
| Final filing deadline date | April 1 (include a $300 late fee) |
Retake deadline for unsuccessful applicants from the July exam immediately prior Approximately 4 weeks from the release of February results. (The exact date will be provided in the results letter.)
For all other retakes, normal deadlines and late fees apply.
*Note: The online application form is posted the preceding January*
| Student Applicants taking Bar Examination | $550 |
| Attorney Applicants taking Bar Examination | $850 |
| Student Applicants Transferring UBE | $550 |
| Attorney Applicants Transferring UBE | $850 |
| Motion Applicants (non-refundable) | $850 |
| House Counsel Applicants (non-refundable) | $850 |
| Foreign Attorney Applicants | $850 |
| Foreign Legal Consultants (non-refundable) | $850 |
| Applicants Seeking Readmission after Resignation (non-refundable) | $1,000 |
| Disbarred Attorney Applicants seeking Readmission | $5,000 |
| Laptop Computer Fee (non-refundable) | $150 |
| Applicants Eligible for an Emergency Transfer (non-refundable) | $100 |
| Administrative Handling Fee (For individuals requesting documentation to be sent to a 3rd party or for failing applicants requesting exam answers.) | $25 |
| Application Copying Fee (For individuals requesting a past application) | $25 |
Admissions
Temporary Practice
Admission
Types of Applicants
Students (i.e. non-attorneys)
Attorneys
Military Spouse Attorneys please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@utahbar.org
Former Utah Attorneys
Admissions Administrator
Kelsey
FosterP. 801-297-7025
Application Coordinator
Keri
BarrettP. 801-297-7058