The Supreme Court of Arizona announced on April 10 the results of the February 2026 Arizona Uniform Bar Examination, reporting that out of 228 applicants, 121 met the score requirement for admission to practice law in the state. The overall pass rate was reported as 53%.
This announcement is significant as it determines which candidates are eligible to join the legal profession in Arizona, impacting both new attorneys and the broader legal community. Successful completion of this examination is a key step toward practicing law in Arizona.
The Committee on Character and Fitness, chaired by Hon. Patrick Irvine (ret.), and the Committee on Examinations, chaired by Michael J. Donovan, confirmed that applicants who have met all admission requirements have been recommended for admission to practice law in Arizona. Applicants still completing requirements will be recommended at a later date.
Kaitlyn Summer Hanes from Pasadena, California—a graduate of Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law—received second place among top scorers on this exam session. Names for first place and third place ties were withheld pending submission of evidence of graduation as required under Ariz. R. Sup. Ct. Rule 37(c)(2).
According to the official website, the Arizona Supreme Court operates from Phoenix’s State Courts Building and serves as the highest court in Arizona’s judicial system with statewide authority over all courts in Arizona.
The court ensures fair and efficient administration of justice across the state and reviews appeals from lower courts—including automatic review for cases involving death sentences—according to its official website. It is led by a chief justice selected by fellow justices for a five-year term, oversees attorney regulations, collaborates with the Commission on Judicial Conduct to uphold judicial standards, and consists of seven justices serving staggered terms.
A major turning point was marked by the Modern Courts Amendment in 1960 which gave it greater administrative authority according to its official website.
Applicants who applied under Rule 34(b)(2) but have not yet provided evidence of graduation were not listed; their names will be added once documentation is submitted.
