Minnesota
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 February 2021 Bar Exam: Jurisdiction Information for more information.
The information provided on this page is drawn from the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements ("Guide"). 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. NOTE: The Guide is updated on an annual basis, while the website is updated throughout the year. The website supersedes the Guide where the two differ. (Website jurisdiction information last updated Dec 08, 2020.)
UBE Adoption
- UBE Adoption: Yes
- UBE First Administration Date: February 2014
- UBE Minimum Passing Score: 260
- UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component: No
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
- Admission on Transferred UBE Score: Yes
- Effective Date: February 2013
- Minimum Score: 260
- Maximum Score Age: 36 months
- Jurisdiction-Specific Component: No
- UBE Score Services
Minnesota Bar Exam Components
- The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): Yes
- The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE): Yes
- The Multistate Performance Test (MPT): Yes
- Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam: No
MPRE Requirements
- MPRE Required: Yes
- MPRE Minimum Passing Score: 85
- MPRE Score Time Parameters: See Chart 6
- MPRE Score Services
Character and Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Minnesota for filing instructions.
Bar Admission Agency
Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners
180 E. 5th St., #950
St. Paul, MN 55101
Phone: (651) 297-1857
Fax: (651) 297-1196
Email: ble@mbcle.state.mn.us
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