IMPORTANT NOTICE: July 2026 bar exam petitions will be available starting Monday, April 6, 2026. The filing period ends on close of business Friday, May 8, 2026.
Massachusetts Bar Exam Update
July 2026 Bar Exam
Exam Dates: July 28-29, 2026
Filing Period: The filing period opens on Monday, April 6, 2026 and closes on Friday, May 8, 2026.
More Information: See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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About the BBE
The Massachusetts Board of Bar Examiners (BBE) is established by G.L. c. 221 §§35 & 36 to evaluate the qualifications of persons seeking admission to the bar of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The Board of Bar Examiners reviews all petitions for admission to the Massachusetts bar submitted by eligible candidates to ensure that all persons admitted to the bar are fully qualified by education, knowledge, and character and fitness. See forms and general information relating to the admission process in Massachusetts - this list will provide various forms and information that will be helpful for navigating the admission process.
Who we are
The Board:
Carol A. Kelly, Esq., Chair
Francis J. O'Connor, Esq.
Daniel P. Tighe, Esq.
Hon. David G. Sacks, (Ret.)
Matthew C. Welnicki, Esq.
Administrative Staff:
Kandace J. Kukas, Esq., Executive Director
Laura Colby, Operations (Ret.)
Dan Feeney, Director of Operations and Compliance
Robert Milt, Senior Manager of Administration and Finance
Erica Osiecki, Director of Testing
Artha Pillai, Testing Analyst
Gwendolyn Pruitt, Office Manager
Mary Regan, Admissions & Testing Analyst
Elizabeth Storms, General Counsel
Mark Thacker, Character and Fitness Investigator