Jurisdiction information summary for the Wisconsin bar admission process.
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Bar Admission Agency
Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners
P.O. Box 2748
Madison, WI 53701-2748
Phone:
(608) 266-9760
Fax:
(608) 266-1196
Email: bbe@wicourts.gov
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No (Details) |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes (Details) |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines |
Details
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| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees | Details |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | Yes (Details) |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Wisconsin for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | No |
|---|
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 (Details) |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Minimum Passing Score | 258 (Details) |
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