Minnesota Jurisdiction Information

Minnesota

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 July 2020 Bar Exam: Jurisdiction Information for more information.

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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 Aug 18, 2020.)

Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees

ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required: No See Chart 3
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility: No
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines: See Chart 9
Bar Exam Application Fees: See Chart 9

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
- Accepts Transferred MBE Scores: Yes See Chart 6
- MBE Score Services
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.

Admission on Motion

Admission on Motion: Yes See Chart 12 and Chart 13
Number of Years of Practice Required: 3 of past 5, See Chart 12

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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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