Bar Admission Agency
Michigan Board of Law Examiners
P.O. Box 30052
Lansing, MI 48909-7552
Phone: (517) 373-4453
Fax: (517) 373-5038
Email: BLE-Info@courts.mi.gov
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | March 1 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | May 15 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Dec. 15 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 268 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✓ Yes |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 268 |
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |