Important Dates

The bar exam has numerous important dates and deadlines for those planning to take the bar exam and for those who have recently taken the bar exam. Please check back on this page periodically for updates.

2026

Jul. 28-29: July 2026 Colorado Bar Exam (National Western Complex)

Sep. 17: CO Bar Exam results released to examinees only (JULY 2026 CO BAR EXAM)

Oct. 1: Answer packets for unsuccessful examinees available (JULY 2026 CO BAR EXAM)

Oct. 19: Swearing-in Ceremony (JULY 2026 CO BAR EXAM)

Nov. 1: Timely application filing deadline (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

Nov. 30: Late application filing deadline (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

2027

Jan. 5: Laptop Registration Opens (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

Jan. 14: Bar Exam Informational Websinar (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

Jan. 15: Test Method Change Request Deadline (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

Feb. 2: Laptop Registration Closes (FEB 2027 CO BAR EXAM)

Feb. 23 – 24: February 2027 Colorado Bar Exam (Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center)