Bar Admission Agency
Iowa Board of Law Examiners, Office of Professional Regulation
Iowa Judicial Branch Building
1111 East Court Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 348-4670
Fax: (515) 348-4698
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | April 1 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Nov. 1 |
| Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines and Fees |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 2 years / 5 years |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
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 | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | February 2027 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2027 |