Bar Admission in Other States

Anyone intending to practice in another state should review the relevant state bar website for deadlines and instructions on the application process. A comprehensive jurisdictional guide is found here, from which you can navigate to your chosen jurisdiction's Bar Admission webpage easily. For more information on admission to jurisdictions other than Wisconsin, please see the Bar Success website and/or contact the Director of Bar Success.

Prior to bar admission, most jurisdictions (but not Wisconsin) require a passing Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) score. Accordingly, most students planning to be licensed outside of Wisconsin will take the MPRE in their 2L year or the first semester of their 3L year, either concurrently or just after taking Professional Responsibilities. For more information about the MPRE, visit the exam's website or the Bar Success Resources website. 

Many states require two items from the Law School Registrar: character and fitness confirmation and JD certification. Be on the lookout for any forms (e.g. Illinois), letters (e.g. Michigan), or electronic requests (e.g. Colorado) that must be routed to the Law School Registrar for completion and submission to that state's bar. 

If an official transcript is required, it will not be automatically generated. You must request it following these instructions.