Minnesota Bar Reciprocity

Minnesota’s Admission on Motion: Years of Practice and Qualifying Practice

Requirement	Minnesota
Admission on Motion	Yes
Practice Requirement	3 of the past 5 years
Admission on Motion Fee	$1,250
Is the MPRE required?	Yes, minimum score of 85

Note: Admission requirements vary by state. Review each state’s page for additional eligibility requirements and conditions.

What Work May Qualify as Practice in Minnesota?

Law teaching
Government agency
Military
In-house corporate
Judicial court of record
Minnesota also recognizes qualifying work as a judicial law clerk and certain federal government practice.

I’m Licensed in Minnesota: Where Can I Apply for Admission on Motion?

Attorneys licensed in Minnesota may qualify to apply for admission on motion in:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Can Attorneys From Other States Apply for Admission on Motion in Minnesota?

Yes. Attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply for Minnesota admission on motion. It is not limited to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions.

Other Minnesota Admission on Motion Requirements

Must I have graduated from an ABA-approved law school? No
Is Minnesota admission on motion based on reciprocity? No
Are attorneys admitted by diploma privilege eligible? Yes
Must I be in good standing? Yes
Is character and fitness review required? Yes
Minnesota provides alternative education eligibility routes for certain experienced attorneys who do not hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.

Minnesota UBE Score Transfer Requirements

Minnesota accepts qualifying Legacy UBE and NextGen UBE scores earned in other jurisdictions. This pathway is separate from the 3-of-5-year admission-on-motion pathway.

Requirement	Minnesota
UBE Score Transfer	Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score	260
Maximum UBE Score Age	36 months
NextGen UBE	First accepted for transfer in July 2026; Minnesota first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027
Minimum NextGen Score	620

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer my UBE score to Minnesota?

Yes. Minnesota accepts qualifying Legacy UBE scores of at least 260 and NextGen UBE scores of at least 620. The transferred score must be no more than 36 months old.

Can I waive into the Minnesota Bar?

Yes. Qualified attorneys may be admitted to the Minnesota Bar without taking the bar examination if they have practiced law for at least 3 of the past 5 years and meet Minnesota’s other admission requirements.

Does Minnesota require reciprocity for admission on motion?

No. Minnesota does not limit admission on motion to attorneys from reciprocal jurisdictions. Attorneys licensed in any U.S. state may apply if they meet Minnesota’s other requirements.