Michigan Bar Exam

Michigan Bar Exam Information

Board of Law Examiners
200 Washington Square, Lower Level
P.O. Box 30104
Lansing, MI 48909
Telephone: (517) 334-6992

Michigan Bar Exam Dates

2024 - February 27-28 | July 30-31

Michigan Bar Exam Format

The Michigan bar exam lasts 2 days. On the first day of the bar exam, 15 essay questions are administered. On the second day of the exam, the Multistate Bar Exam is administered. AmeriBar provides a comprehensive Michigan Bar Review Course.

Michigan Bar Exam Scoring Information

The MBE and state scores are averaged. In order to pass the Michigan bar exam, an examinee must obtain a scaled score of at least 135.

Michigan Bar Exam - MPRE Requirements

In order to be admitted to practice law in Michigan, an examinee must not only pass the Michigan bar exam, but also must pass the MPRE. In MIchigan, an examinee must obtain a score of at least 85 in order to pass the MPRE. AmeriBar provides a Free Online MPRE Course.

Michigan Bar Exam Pass Percentage

Michigan Bar Exam Statewide Pass Percentage
Exam Date	First	Repeat	Total
July 2011	81%	30%	76%
February 2011	84%	51%	76%
July 2010	84%	35%	80%
February 2010	86%	54%	78%
July 2009	89%	49%	85%
February 2009	87%	53%	74%
July 2008	83%	23%	74%
February 2008	81%	34%	67%
July 2007	89%	25%	80%
February 2007	80%	36%	69%

Michigan Bar Exam MBE Reciprocity

The Michigan Bar Examiners will accept MBE scores from exams taken in last three years from a reciprocal state (applicant must have passed entire bar exam).

Michigan Bar Reciprocity

Limited - Contact board
This information is subject to change. Contact the board of bar examiners for the most current information.

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