Michigan Bar Admission Information
Exam Information: Michigan requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
NextGen Exam Notice: Michigan intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
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 |
| Website |
https://www.courts.michigan.gov/administration/committees-boards/board-of-law-examiners/ |
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
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 |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.