Question

I'm an attorney and I've been licensed to practice law in Colorado for 1 year now, but I'm thinking of moving to Minnesota. I'd like to know if it's possible to be admitted to the Minnesota Bar (i.e. be licensed to practice), without having to take the bar exam over again? (sometimes called admittance without examination) Find out if Minnesota allows that, and what the requirements are. I got a score of 150 on my MBE (a score on my bar exam), would that be enough? Be sure to give the link to where you found this info, and explain any rules you find about this.

Answer 1

In order to become an attorney in Minnesota, if you have been practicing law for five years or more in another state you can waive the bar examination. Because you have only been an attorney for 1 year out of state, you do not qualify and therefore must retake the bar examination in that state. Regarding the MBE, in Minnesota a passing score is 145, so your 150 will satisfy this requirement.

Answer 2

In order to become an attorney in Minnesota, if you have been practicing law for five years or more in another state you can waive the bar examination. Because you have only been an attorney for 1 year out of state, you do not qualify and therefore must retake the bar examination in that state. Regarding the MBE, in Minnesota a passing score is 145, so your 150 will satisfy this requirement.