Minnesota Bar Admission Information
Minnesota has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027.
Minnesota requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners
Minnesota Judicial Center
25 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Ste. 110
St. Paul, MN 55155
| Phone | (651) 297-1857 |
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| Fax | (651) 297-1196 |
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| Email | ble@mbcle.state.mn.us |
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| Website | https://www.ble.mn.gov |
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Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
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| July 2026: First filing deadline | March 16 |
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| July 2026: Late filing deadline | May 1 |
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| February 2027: First filing deadline | Oct. 5 |
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| February 2027: Late filing deadline | Dec. 1 |
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Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 260 |
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| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 620 |
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| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
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| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
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| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | No |
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| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | Yes |
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Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Minnesota for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
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Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
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| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
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Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
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| Date First Administration | July 2027 |
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| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
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| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Date Final Administration | February 2027 |
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| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 260 |
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| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.