Michigan
IMPORTANT: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, you are strongly advised to consult the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information. Note that many jurisdictions are making emergency changes to rules, policies, and exam administrations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit NCBE COVID-19 Updates for more information.
The information provided on this page is drawn from the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements. Links are provided to specific charts in the Guide; each chart is followed by jurisdiction-specific supplemental remarks. Please consult both the chart and its remarks for complete information. (Information last updated Apr 11, 2022.)
UBE Adoption
- UBE Adoption: Yes
- UBE First Administration Date: February 2023
- UBE Minimum Passing Score: TBD
- UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component: Yes See Chart 5
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
- Admission on Transferred UBE Score: Yes
- Effective Date:
- Minimum Score: TBD
- Maximum Score Age: 3 years
- Jurisdiction-Specific Component: Yes See Chart 5
- UBE Score Services
Michigan Bar Exam Components
- The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): Yes
- The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE): Yes February 2023
- The Multistate Performance Test (MPT): Yes February 2023
- Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam: Yes See Chart 5
MPRE Requirements
- MPRE Required: Yes
- MPRE Minimum Passing Score: 85
- MPRE Score Time Parameters: See Chart 6
- MPRE Score Services
Character and Fitness Investigations
NCBE provides character and fitness services for the following applicant types in Michigan:
- Attorney
- Foreign-Educated/Foreign-Licensed
Bar Admission Agency
Michigan Board of Law Examiners
P.O. Box 30052
Lansing, MI 48909-7552
Phone: (517) 373-4453
Fax: (517) 373-5038
Email: BLE-Info@courts.mi.gov
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