Mississippi Bar Admission Information
Note: Mississippi has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen bar exam, with first administration on a date to be determined.
Note: Mississippi requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Bar Admission Agency
Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions
P.O. Box 1449
Jackson, MS 39215-1449
| Phone |
(601) 576-4620 |
| Fax |
(601) 576-4730 |
| Website |
https://courts.ms.gov/bar/baradmissions/baradmissions.php |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required |
Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility |
No |
| July 2026: First filing deadline |
Feb. 1 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline |
April 1 |
| February 2027: First filing deadline |
Sept. 1 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline |
Nov. 1 |
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 |
No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores |
Yes |
Character & Fitness Investigations
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required |
Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score |
75 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion |
Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required |
5 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE |
Yes |
| Minimum Passing Score |
TBA |
| Legacy UBE |
No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam |
Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam Minimum Passing Score |
132 |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.