Indiana
IMPORTANT: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, you are strongly advised to consult the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information. Note that many jurisdictions are making emergency changes to rules, policies, and exam administrations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit NCBE COVID-19 Updates for more information.
The information provided on this page is drawn from the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements. Links are provided to specific charts in the Guide; each chart is followed by jurisdiction-specific supplemental remarks. Please consult both the chart and its remarks for complete information. (Information last updated Feb 16, 2021.)
UBE Adoption
- UBE Adoption: Yes
- UBE First Administration Date: July 2021
- UBE Minimum Passing Score: TBD
- UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component: No
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
- Admission on Transferred UBE Score: Yes
- Effective Date: July 2021
- Minimum Score: TBD
- Maximum Score Age: TBD
- Jurisdiction-Specific Component: No
- UBE Score Services
Indiana Bar Exam Components
- The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): Yes
- The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE): Yes July 2021
- The Multistate Performance Test (MPT): Yes
- Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam: Yes See Chart 5
MPRE Requirements
- MPRE Required: Yes
- MPRE Minimum Passing Score: 80
- MPRE Score Time Parameters: See Chart 6
- MPRE Score Services
Character and Fitness Investigations
NCBE provides character and fitness services for the following applicant types in Indiana:
- Foreign License (Out-of-State Attorneys) Only
Bar Admission Agency
Indiana State Board of Law Examiners
251 North Illinois Street, Ste. 550
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-2552
Fax: (317) 233-3960
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