Jurisdiction information summary for the Mississippi bar admission process.
NextGen Exam Notice:
Mississippi has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam, with first administration on a date
to be determined. Visit
https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen
to learn more about the new exam.
Exam Information:
Mississippi requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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Bar Admission Agency
Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions
P.O. Box 1449
Jackson, MS 39215-1449
Phone:
(601) 576-4620
Fax:
(601) 576-4730
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | No |
Filing Deadlines
View detailed deadline and fee chart
- July 2025: First filing deadline – Feb. 1
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – April 1
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Sept. 1
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – Nov. 1
Application Filing Fees
See Mississippi bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | No |
|---|---|
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement (Score Transfer) | No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | Yes (Details) |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
Character & Fitness Services for MS
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 75 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes (Details) |
|---|---|
| Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements | Details |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 (Details) |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | No |
|---|---|
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score (NextGen UBE) | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | Yes (Details) |
| Minimum Passing Score (Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam) | 132 (Details) |
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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.