NYS Bar Exam July 2026 Albany, NY
Sitting for the NYS Bar Exam in Albany? Here's everything you need to know about exam locations, transportation, dining, and lodging to help you navigate exam days with confidence.
Dates: July 28 - 29
Locations: Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street, Albany, NY 12207
GPS Coordinates: N 42.652906, W 73.753524
Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6
(Concourse Level)
S Mall Arterial Albany, NY 12242
GPS Coordinates- N 42.650674, W 73.760061
When typing into Google Maps: Use "Empire State Plaza" NOT "Empire State Plaza Convention Center"
Quick Essentials:
Check-in: Exact times will be provided by the NYS Board of Law Examiners; arrive early.
Important: No luggage of any size is allowed at any test site. If you need to travel for the bar examination, please be advised that you MAY NOT bring ANY luggage of ANY size to ANY test site on any day of the bar examination. Thus, should the need arise for you to travel home immediately following the conclusion of the exam on Wednesday evening, your travel arrangements MUST include an arrangement for the storage of your luggage as the Board will NOT permit any luggage of any size at any site. While each site will have a designated "Personal Belongings Area" where candidates may leave small items, such as coats and empty laptop bags, at their own risk, Exam Security personnel throughout the State will prevent you from bringing luggage into the building.
Board Contact: For bar exam related questions, please contact New York State Board of Law Examiners - 518-453-5990
- Parking/directions the Albany Capital Center
- Parking/directions the Empire State Plaza
- Nearby parking: MVP Arena, additional downtown Albany lots.
Travel & Transportation:
- Albany International Airport (ALB) | 25 minutes to downtown Albany
- Amtrak Albany-Rensselaer Station | 10 minutes to downtown Albany
Local Transportation:
- CDTA Bus routes throughout Albany and the capital region
- Lyft, Uber & Taxi options available downtown
- Shuttle Services: Premiere Transportation
Transportation Tip:
Consider travel time to the exam site when planning your schedule.
Dining & Lunch Options:
- TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF WORRYING ABOUT LUNCH - PREORDER YOUR LUNCH RIGHT HERE
IMPORTANT: Please check the correct exam location when you order. - Nearby Dining Options: Downtown Albany Map/Dining | ESP Dining Options | Wolf Road Map/Dining
Hotels & Lodging:
- List of hotels in Albany County
- Book early - July is busy in Albany
Accessibility & Facilities:
- ADA accommodations available at the Empire State Plaza and the Albany Capital Center
- Elevators and accessible entrances provided
- Personal Belongings Area available for small items
For additional inquiries not related to exam, please contact:
Debby Goedeke, Destination Services Manager
25 Quackenbush Square, Albany, NY 12207
(518) 434-8191
dgoedeke@albany.org
