An applicant need not take the MPRE before writing the bar exam. However, our office must receive satisfactory proof that an applicant has achieved a passing MPRE score before he or she can be recommended for admission to the bar. All fees must be paid by certified check, cashier's check, or money order, payable to the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. No other type of check will be accepted. Applications accompanied by unacceptable checks will not be deemed timely filed and will be subject to any applicable late fees.
All fees are nonrefundable, and bar examination fees are nontransferable.
A bona fide postmark is accepted for all of the following deadlines. All amounts are in US dollars. This website is a service of the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar.