Bar Admission Agency
Louisiana Committee on Bar Admissions
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., #340
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 830-5463
Fax: (504) 581-8598
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 | — |