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 2020 February Bar Examination is November 1, 2019.
- The 2020 February Bar Examination will be held on February 24th to the 26th at the Hy-Vee Hall at Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. More information and a more detailed schedule can be found here.
- The 2020 July Bar Examination will be held on July 27th through the 29th at the Holiday Inn Des Moines/Airport Conference Center.
- The July 2019 admission ceremony will be Friday, September 20, 2019 at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines at 2:00 pm.
Exam Results and Statistical Reports:
- The 2019 July Bar Exam Pass Fail List is available here
- The 2019 July Bar Exam Statistical Report is available here
- 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