The Iowa Board of Law Examiners oversees the process of admission to the bar of Iowa. The admission process covers those that are required to take an examination to gain admission as well as attorneys licensed from other jurisdictions who wish to practice in Iowa. If you are already licensed in another jurisdiction, learn how to become licensed in Iowa. Contact: Bar.Admissions@iowacourts.gov if you have any other questions.
Bar Examination Announcements
News of Interest:
Law students who wish to take the bar examination in Iowa need to remember to file a Law Student Registration form. Information regarding the deadlines and fees can be found here.
Upcoming Deadlines and Events:
- The application deadline for the 2019 Summer Bar Examination is April 1, 2019.
- The 2019 Winter Bar Examination will be held on February 25th to the 27th at the Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. More information and a more detailed schedule can be found here.
- The 2019 Summer Bar Examination will be held on July 29th through the 31st at the Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.
Exam Results and Statistical Reports:
- The 2019 February Bar Exam Pass Fail List is available here
- The 2019 February Bar Exam Statistical Report is available here
- The 2018 July Bar Exam Pass Fail List is available here
- The 2018 July Bar Exam Statistical Report is available here
- The 2018 February Bar Exam Pass Fail List is available here
- The 2018 February Bar Exam Statistical Report is available here
- The 2017 July Bar Exam Pass Fail List is available here
- The 2017 July Bar Exam Statistical Report is available here
For more information contact: Bar.Admissions@iowacourts.gov