Bar Admission Agency
Missouri Board of Law Examiners
P.O. Box 104236
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4236
Phone: (573) 751-9814
Fax: (573) 751-5335
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✕ No |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✓ Yes |
| July 2025: First filing deadline | March 1 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline | April 1 / May 1 |
| February 2026: First filing deadline | Oct. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline | Nov. 1 / Dec. 1 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 260 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | 610 |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 5 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✓ Yes |
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Missouri for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 10 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | February 2026 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 260 |
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2026 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | 610 |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |