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Admission by Examination

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.

For information about how to register to take the Iowa bar examination, please visit this webpage.

Bar Examination Announcements

Upcoming Deadlines and Events:

  • The application deadline for the February 2024 Iowa Bar Examination is November 1, 2023.  The February 2024 exam will be held at the Holiday Inn & Suites Des Moines-Northwest in Urbandale on February 27-28, 2024.
  • The application deadline for the July 2024 Iowa Bar Examination is April 1, 2024.  The July 2024 exam will be held at the Embassy Suites Downtown Des Moines on July 30-31, 2024.

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For more information contact: Bar.Admissions@iowacourts.gov

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