On the Iowa Bar Exam, the six-question Multistate Essay Examination is administered. Additionally, two Multistate Performance Test questions are administered.  The Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) is also administered on the Iowa Bar Exam.  Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Complete Iowa Bar Review Course.

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A scaled score of 80 is required.  The score must be filed with the board no later than March 1, preceding the July exam or October 1, preceding the February exam.  If an applicant takes the March MPRE and is sitting for the July bar exam, scores may be accepted by petition. Contact the board for more information.  Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Free Online MPRE Review Course. 

The Iowa Bar will accept MBE scores if taken within 2 years prior to taking the Iowa Bar Exam.

Attorneys in other jurisdictions may be admitted on motion if they have practice 5 of the last 7 years and can show a bonafide intention to practice law in Iowa.