Indiana bar exam requirements
Indiana gives the legacy Uniform Bar Exam until February 2028, with a passing score of 264, unique to Indiana, and switches to the NextGen UBE in July 2028 with a passing score of 614. Its $250 exam fee is one of the lowest in the country; for February exams apply by November 15, or by November 30 with a late fee.
Sources: Indiana Supreme Court Board of Law Examiners and NCBE’s Comprehensive Guide, checked October 11, 2026. Late-fee total as reported. Confirm with the Board before applying.
Deadlines and fees
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| February exam | Timely: November 15; late: November 30 (about $500 total, reported) |
| July exam | Timely: April 1; late: April 15 |
| Exam fee | $250, plus NCBE character and fitness fee where applicable |
| UBE score transfer | $500; scores of 264+ up to 5 years old |
| Admission on motion | $875; 3 of the past 5 years in practice |
Source: Indiana Board of Law Examiners; NCBE. Late-fee total as reported.
Requirements
- Education: an ABA-approved JD isn’t strictly required, and foreign law graduates may be eligible, per NCBE.
- MPRE: 80 or higher, within 2 years before or after passing the exam.
- Indiana Law Course: transfer applicants must complete it within 6 months of admission, per the Board.
- Exam site: Event 502 Center in Carmel through February 2027.
Official source & community discussion
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