Louisiana Bar Admission Checklist - Key Steps for Bar Exam Application

Sep 21, 2026

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Guidance for applicants preparing to enter the Louisiana bar admission process. Covers creating and using the LASCBA application portal account, obtaining an NCBE account and NCBE number for the Character Report Application, taking the MPRE with required score and submission process, and reviewing exam timing, accommodations, registration deadlines, and current fees. Includes recommended early preparation for BARBRI Bar Review and instructions for enrolling, plus application steps and February/July filing deadlines.

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CategoryExam

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Pages3

Reading Time8 min

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Application Portal and Accounts

Create an Application Portal Account

Create an NCBE Account

MPRE Requirement and Registration

Take the MPRE

Bar Prep and Enrollment

Secure Your Bar Prep Course

Apply for the Bar Exam

February and July Exam Deadlines

Louisiana Bar Admission Checklist Find details on exam dates, registration deadlines, special accommodations, and current fees. The Louisiana bar admissions process is lengthy and intricate, but we’re here to guide you. There are many steps involved and as the date of the exam nears, filing fees increase. Start at least a year (or more, if you can) in advance of the bar exam date. Here’s what you need to know and do for Louisiana Bar admission: Create an Application Portal Account | For All Filings Email: Password: You may have already created your application portal account during your 2L year when you registered with the Law Student Registration Program. You’ll need to access your online application portal account to apply for the Louisiana Bar Exam or to submit anyother application. Create or access your portal account here: [lascba.org/login.aspx](lascba.org/login.aspx) Create an NCBE Account | Before Bar Exam Application My NCBE Number All law students are required to create an NCBE Account that comes with a unique NCBE Number for identification purposes. You will need this number to be able to complete the NCBE Character Report Application. You may have already completed your Character Report Application during your 2L year. Most students create an NCBE account when registering for the MPRE. Register with the NCBE at: [https://auth. ncbex.org/account/create](https://auth. ncbex.org/account/create) Take the MPRE | Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam We recommend taking the MPRE any time during 2L year or as early in your 3L year as possible. A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE is required for admission to the Louisiana bar. Scores are scaled and range from 50 to 150. A raw score of approximately 30 correct out of 50 usually converts to a scaled score of 80. Your passing MPRE score report must be submitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions (LASCBA) through the NCBE website. The MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question, multiple-choice exam developed by the NCBE and administered in the spring, summer, and fall. When registering for the MPRE, students can select one of two dates offered at a time on a first come, first served basis. Scan the QR code above for exam dates, accommodation and exam registration deadlines, and current fees. Register for the free BARBRI MPRE Review course at: [barbri.com/mpre](barbri.com/mpre) The online, on-demand BARBRI MPRE Review course allows you to watch specific lecture segments that correspond with a particular topic module. The course is accompanied by an outline book (hard copy and/or digital), lecture handout, multiple practice exams, and BARBRI’s exclusive multiple-choice questions. 1 Secure Your Bar Prep Course | Start Early for Full Advantages Ready for bar prep? We’re here for you. We’ve spent over 50 years optimizing and investing in legal education and bar review. That’s a proven track record. And that’s why every minute you spend with BARBRI Bar Review statistically increases your chances of passing. Most Passes Nearly 90% of our students who do the average amount of prep pass the bar exam. Don’t just take our word for it, though. Ask the 1.435 million lawyers, judges and legal professionals who have passed using BARBRI. Most Personalized BARBRI is personalized to you from the beginning. ISAAC is the proprietary engine that creates a smart bar prep Personal Study Plan for you from day one. It updates based on time left until your exam, customizations you make, and the most statistically significant topics for passing the bar. Most Points Master bar exam content with expert lectures from the best law professors in the country and the most realistic practice questions. The result? Studies show BARBRI students score more points compared to students who don’t study with BARBRI. Most Students The largest pool of students prepare for the bar with BARBRI. In fact, more students prepare with BARBRIevery

FAQs

What accounts are required before applying for the Louisiana Bar Exam?

Applicants need an online application portal account for all filings and an NCBE account with a unique NCBE number to complete the NCBE Character Report Application.

What MPRE score is required for admission to the Louisiana bar?

A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE is required. Passing score reports must be submitted to the Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions (LASCBA) through the NCBE website.

When should students take the MPRE and how is the exam scheduled?

Students are recommended to take the MPRE during 2L year or early in 3L year. The MPRE is administered in spring, summer, and fall, with students selecting from two offered dates on a first come, first served basis.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Kurz