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NextGen UBE · direct answer

Which subjects are tested on NextGen?

THE SHORT ANSWER

Through February 2028, foundational doctrine includes Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and constitutional protections, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Family Law and Trusts and Estates appear with provided legal resources. Family Law becomes foundational beginning July 2028.

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Through February 2028, foundational doctrine includes Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and constitutional protections, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Family Law and Trusts and Estates appear with provided legal resources. Family Law becomes foundational beginning July 2028.

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ACTION CHECKLIST

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    Confirm that your jurisdiction uses NextGen for your exact administration.

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    Separate recalled doctrine from resource-provided law.

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    Practice selected response, short and medium writing, and performance work.

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    Use the official platform samples to learn the digital workflow.

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What this answer does not establish

A national explanation does not establish individual eligibility, guarantee a passing score, replace official practice, or freeze a rule that the jurisdiction may change. Treat date-sensitive claims as a verification task, not an evergreen promise.

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