Bar Admission Agency
Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners
P.O. Box 2748
Madison, WI 53701-2748
| Phone | (608) 266-9760 |
| Fax | (608) 266-1196 |
| bbe@wicourts.gov | |
| Website | Visit Website |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
- July 2025: First filing deadline – May 1
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – June 1
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Dec. 1
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – Jan. 1
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | ✕ No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✓ Yes |
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 |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | View Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✕ No |
| NextGen UBE | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score | 258 |
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