Wisconsin

Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the appropriate NCBE study aids to help prepare for Wisconsin exams.

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

May 1

June 1

Dec. 1

Jan. 1

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
No
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
No
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
No
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Wisconsin for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
No
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Number of Years of Practice Required
3 of past 5
Bar Exam
Legacy UBE
No
NextGen UBE
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes

Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.