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Indiana - Admission, Eligibility, Deadlines, Fees and Scores

Bar Admission Agency

Indiana State Board of Law Examiners

251 North Illinois Street, Ste. 550
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Phone: (317) 232-2552
Fax: (317) 233-3960

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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required ✕ No
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility ✓ Yes
July 2025: First filing deadline April 1
July 2025: Late filing deadline April 15
February 2026: First filing deadline Nov. 15
February 2026: Late filing deadline Nov. 30
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees

Score Portability

Accepts Legacy UBE Score ✓ Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score 264
Accepts NextGen UBE Score ✓ Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score TBA
Maximum Score Age 5 years
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement ✕ No
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores ✕ No

Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Process Overview

Submission

Requirements, deadlines, and processing times vary among jurisdictions. Application processes are determined solely by the jurisdiction to which you are applying. Contact your jurisdiction for specific application instructions and deadlines.

Application and Fee

Completing and submitting a character and fitness application is only part of the bar application process.

View NCBE Fee Schedule

How to Apply

Please visit your jurisdiction’s website for access to the online application and submission instructions.

Submit all requested documentation with the application. Incomplete or inaccurate responses will cause delay.

Processing by NCBE

NCBE may contact the schools, employers, courts, etc., identified in your application to gather relevant information. A prompt response to any inquiries from NCBE staff is required to prevent delays. The jurisdiction to which you are applying may also contact you and others to gather information. If NCBE conducts an investigation, you may log in to your NCBE account to view status updates and you should monitor your email, NCBE Account, and text messages in case our investigators need additional information.

Final Review

The jurisdiction will review your application materials and, in some instances, NCBE's investigation report, and may require you to provide additional information or explanation or to appear for a personal interview. NCBE makes no determinations or recommendations regarding who is eligible or ineligible to practice law. Jurisdictions make this determination.

Character & Fitness Services for Indiana

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 February 2028
Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score 264
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement ✕ No
NextGen UBE ✓ Yes
Date First Administration July 2028
NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement TBA
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam ✕ No
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