You can also call the State Bar of Michigan at (517) 346-6300.
Rule 15 Admission to the Bar Upon motion made in open court by an active member of the State Bar of Michigan, the court may enter an order admitting such applicant to the bar of this state.
There are 400 points available on the UBE; you must achieve a 268 to pass in Michigan. Other jurisdictions may have different cut score. The MBE is 50% of your score, the MEE is 30%, and the MPT is 20%. The essay portion is administered Tuesday, the first day of the exam.
Be sure to include your full name and P-number when submitting correspondence. Fax form to Member Records at (517) 372-1139. Mail form to State Bar of Michigan, Member Records, 306 Townsend St., Lansing, MI 48933-2012. Email completed form to sbmaddressfix@michbar.
Most states provide the attorney's bar number, but some do not. In a few states, the state does not issue a bar license number.
Michigan total scores are reported on a 200-point scale and a passing score of 135 is required.
The State Bar is led by a Board of Trustees and managed by staff who have served the legal profession and the state in various leadership roles.
Yes, if practicing as full-time in-house consel, you must register with the state. Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) transfer available? Yes, with a minimum score of 268. Scores are valid for three years.
Peter Cunningham is the executive director of the State Bar of Michigan. In this role, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the State Bar, implements policies set by the Board of Commissioners and the Representative Assembly, and directs the efforts of State Bar staff.