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North Dakota

Admission Process

Admitting Entity
North Dakota Courts
Entity Managing Admissions Process

State Board of Law Examiners

Phone Number
701-328-4201
Admission by Exam
Yes
Admission by Score Transfer
No
Admission by Motion
Yes
Diploma Privilege

No

Education Requirements

Application Materials

North Dakota Application Materials

Prelegal Education Requirements

No

Mandatory Law Student Bar Card Registration in Jurisdiction
No, but law student registration is offered
Mandatory Student Registration Requirements (if applicable)

N/A

Mandatory Student Registration Fee (if applicable)
N/A

Bar Exam

Universal Bar Exam
Yes. North Dakota intends to first administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2027.
Jurisdiction-Specific Component
No
Multistate Bar Exam
Yes
Multistate Essay Exam
Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No
Multistate Performance Test
Yes
Attempt Limit on Bar Exam
6
Minimum Passing Bar Exam Score
260
Fee(s)

$550

Laptops Allowed/Required
Permitted
Laptop Fee
$110
Courtesy Seating Availability
No

Transfer Score

Transferred Scores Accepted
Yes
UBE Score Required for Transfer
Yes
Score Transfer Time Limit
2 years
Score Transfer Fee
$400

Mpre

Passing MPRE Score Required
Yes
Minimum Passing MPRE Score
85
Time Limit on MPRE Score
Within 5 years of application
MPRE Fee
$160 through NCBEX
MPRE Application Name and Gender Identification Requirements

The MPRE application requires the first and last name to match exactly as listed on valid government-issued photo identification. If the applicant indicates they have been known by a different name, they must list the first name and last name or surname and does not have the option to explain the reason for the name change. The demographic information section asks, “[w]which of the following questions best represents your gender identity?” and provides the following options: “man,” “woman,” “non-binary,” “gender not listed here (please specify),” and “I prefer not to have my response used for research purposes.”

MPRE Testing Day Procedures

An applicant testing at a Pearson VUE testing center must present a government-issued primary ID and a secondary ID. The primary ID must include a first and last name, recent recognizable photo, and signature. The secondary ID must include at least a first and last name and signature or first and last name and recent recognizable photo. The first and last name used to register must match exactly both IDs presented on test day. Any name corrections must be submitted through the NCBE Account Dashboard at least 48 hours before the first day of the test administration. Before entering the test room, Pearson VUE will collect a digital photograph and digital signature to verify identity. The applicant must consent to the NCBE Candidate Rules Agreement, which in part requires that if the applicant uses the restroom during testing, they must use “the restroom that is closest to the testing room” and pat themselves down (arms, legs, waistline) when leaving and re-entering the testing room. Applicants must also pat themselves down before entering the test room for the first time.

Testing Day Procedures

Bar Exam Testing Day Procedures

Yes

Bar Exam Testing Day Restroom Rules

Only one person at a time will be excused to use the restroom. You must raise your hand and
we will nod either “yes” or a “no” to indicate whether you may leave. Time is not stopped while
you are in the restroom.

Bar Exam Testing Day Security Measures

No specific security measures identified, list of prohibited items can be found here

Bar Exam Testing Day Identification Documents

Applicant is required to bring positive proof of identity in the form of photo identification such
as a driver’s license, school identification card, passport, or other official identification. The
identification must also bear Applicant’s signature.

Bar Exam Testing Day Seating Assignment

Information not available online