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
Fax: (651) 297-1196
Email: ble@mbcle.state.mn.us
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| July 2026: First filing deadline | March 16 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | May 1 |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Oct. 5 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | Dec. 1 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 260 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 620 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 36 months |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✕ No |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✓ Yes |
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 |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 85 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2027 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | February 2027 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 260 |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |