Minnesota Bar Reciprocity
Minnesota Rules for Admission Rule 7A governs Admission on Motion based on years of practice. Minnesota does not publish a reciprocal-jurisdiction list. Applicants must have practiced at least 1,000 hours per year in at least 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the application, while holding an active license in good standing.
Admission on Motion (Criteria-Based)
Attorneys from any qualifying U.S. jurisdiction may seek Rule 7A Admission on Motion if they meet the practice and other criteria. The map below reflects that model. Separate Rule 7B/7C paths cover short-window MBE/UBE score transfers.
| Attorneys from these jurisdictions may seek Admission on Motion in Minnesota if they meet Rule 7A |
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Rule 7A requirements include:
Law Degree. An ABA J.D. is the usual path; limited non-ABA educational alternatives exist under Rule 4A(3), but Rule 7A excludes applicants who qualify only under Rule 4A(3)(b). Confirm current Board rules.
Practice of Law. At least 1,000 hours per year in at least 36 of the 60 months immediately preceding the application in enumerated categories (private practice, judge, government, house counsel, federal/JAG, full-time faculty, judicial clerk, and related Rule 7A categories).
Prior Minnesota Exam. Rule 7G: prior Minnesota bar failure does not bar Admission on Motion eligibility.
MPRE. A score of 85 or greater on the MPRE. Applicants may file without a score (Rule 4E) but must submit it before admission and must be admitted within twelve months of Board written notice or the application is treated as withdrawn.
Minnesota Application Procedure
Apply through the Board of Law Examiners Admission on Motion / How to Apply pages for current forms and fees.