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Bar Admission Agency
Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #340
Metairie, LA 70002
| Phone | (504) 830-5463 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (504) 581-8598 |
| Website | https://www.lascba.org |
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. 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 | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | No |
|---|
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score | — |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.