Bar Admission Agency
Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar
625 S. College St.
Springfield, IL 62704-2521
Phone: (217) 522-5917
Fax: (217) 522-3728
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | Feb. 15 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | April 30 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Sept. 15 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Nov. 30 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Fees |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 620 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | February 2028 |
| Maximum Score Age | 4 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✕ No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Illinois for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | July 2027 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | February 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | 620 |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |