When Will the February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam Results Be Released?

When Will the February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam Results Be Released?

Wondering when the February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam results will be released? We are too! The Michigan Board of Law Examiners states that Michigan Bar Exam results are released mid-May, but in reality, they usually are released earlier than that. AND, this will be the first administration of the Uniform Bar Exam in Michigan! Below, you can see the past release dates for the February Michigan Bar Exam results.

UPDATE: results were released on April 28, 2023, around 4:30 p.m.

When Will the February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam Results Be Released?

Past release dates for the February Michigan Bar Exam results

• Feb 2023—Mailed and posted on Friday, April 28, 2023, around 4:30 p.m. (337 applicants)
• Feb 2022—mailed and posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 4:10 p.m. (292 applicants)
• Feb 2021—mailed (and posted) on Thursday, May 6 at 3:49 p.m. (312 applicants) 
• Feb 2020—mailed (and posted) on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 earlier in the day. (354 applicants)
• Feb 2019—mailed (and posted) on Thursday, April 25 at 4:20 p.m. (370 applicants) 
• Feb 2018—mailed (and posted) on Wednesday, May 2 at 4:10 p.m. The list of certified passers was posted Monday, May 6 (392 applicants)
• Feb 2017—mailed (and posted) on Tuesday, May 9 at 4:08 p.m. (415 applicants)
  
• Feb 2016—mailed (and posted) on Thursday, May 12 (497 applicants)
• Feb 2015—mailed (and posted) on Tuesday, May 5 (538 applicants)
• Feb 2014—mailed (and posted) on Wednesday, May 7 (681 applicants)
• Feb 2013—mailed on Wednesday, May 15 (722 applicants)
• Feb 2012—mailed on Wednesday, April 25 (525 applicants)
• Feb 2011—mailed on Wednesday, April 20 (463 applicants)
• Feb 2010—mailed on Friday, April 30 (441 applicants)
• Feb 2009—mailed on Tuesday, May 19 (463 applicants)
• Feb 2008—mailed on Monday, May 5 (429 applicants)

We predict that the release date will be in early or mid-May, perhaps Wednesday, May 10, 2023, likely in the afternoon. NOTE that this will be the first administration of the Uniform Bar Exam in Michigan! So, that might affect the results release date.

We have an in-depth post on when all states’ results will be released here!

If you want to see the days and dates that July Michigan Bar Exam results were released, check out this post.

Will the February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam results be posted online?

Yes, the Michigan Board of Law Examiners states on their website that results will be posted by seat number on the day that results are mailed. Note: this is the seat you actually were sitting in, which may be different than the seat you originally were assigned.

In case you are wondering where they reveal that results are released, they make an announcement right here on the home page of their website.

If you do not remember your seat number, you may have to wait for your results to be mailed. Last year, they did not release this information to applicants who did not write down their seat number.

What time of day are the Michigan Bar Exam results posted online?

Anywhere between 12:00 p.m. ET and 4:40 p.m. ET is normal. They have not posted results before 12:00 p.m. ET as far as we are aware! They have tended to post them later in the day (3:30 p.m. ET and onward) especially recently.

Will I be able to find my February 2023 Michigan Bar Exam results by my seat number if I don’t have Character and Fitness clearance?

Most likely. For the last eight bar exams, the Michigan Board of Law Examiners (BLE) released the seat numbers of everyone who passed the Michigan Bar Exam, including those who had not yet passed the MPRE or Character and Fitness. If they do the same thing this time, you will be able to find out whether you passed as soon as results are posted, regardless of whether you still are waiting for Character and Fitness clearance.

I’m worried I failed! Can I reserve a spot for tutoring or a course?

Yes. Contact us at info@jdadvising.com or 248-228-5547 to reserve your spot for any of the following:

• A premium Uniform Bar Exam Course, which is complete with outlines completely tailored to the Uniform Bar Exam, released multiple-choice questions and essay questions, and much more that you can read here. This course is highly regarded. We also have an On Demand UBE Course which is popular! You can read more about our courses here as well as see outline samples!
• A Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) Course which is super popular even among those who take standard commercial courses, as we give you a huge advantage on essay day. To read more about the MEE Course, go here.
• Private tutoring for the Uniform Bar Exam. You cannot beat one-on-one private tutoring. You can sign up for a one hour session or any amount you want! To learn about our private tutoring services, click here.

A few notes if you choose to reserve your spot for any of the above:

• First, you are not required to use the spot if you temporarily reserve the spot. It will merely be held for you until results are released. (Note: if you hold a spot for our On Demand Uniform Bar Exam Course, we will preserve any current discounts for you even if it has expired by the time you get results.)
• Our full-service, premium Uniform Bar Exam Course spots fill up very quickly! We highly recommend an early reservation if you are worried you failed and are truly interested in this option.
• Just because you reserve a spot (as your plan B!)  does not mean you will jinx yourself! In fact, most of our students who reserve a with us end up not needing it (even though they are convinced they failed!). Why is this? It is because feelings do not correlate with results! This is why—even if you are absolutely convinced you failed—you may have indeed passed! Please see this post about how to deal with worrying about bar exam results before they are released!  You are also welcome to contact us here if you find you cannot stop worrying!

I’m bored. What else should I do while I’m waiting for results?

If you are waiting for results

• Watch this video if you are anxious about results (also posted above)! It is a great reminder about why feelings do not correlate with results. Even if you don’t feel “good” about the bar exam, that does NOT mean you failed!
• Plan a nice post-bar exam vacation (or bar moon as some call it). Being in an in-between stage of your life can feel awful in some ways, but in other ways, it gives you an excuse to take a break!
• Figure out a plan of attack for if you fail and if you pass. We have some stellar ideas on The Art of Waiting for Bar Exam Results.
• We have some work-related articles here that discuss how to start your own business, how to start your own law firm, polishing up your LinkedIn profile, etc. These especially are useful if you are looking to put yourself in the best position to get a job while waiting for bar exam results.

If you failed the bar exam

• Read our “I failed the bar exam” Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ guide)
• Will anyone know if I failed the bar exam? A state-by-state guide
• I failed the bar exam. What should I do? Follow the link for a detailed step-by-step guide on what to do!
• How to pass the bar exam the second time around: 5 things to do differently.
• I failed the bar exam twice (or three times, or four or more times): here is a step-by-step guide to escaping this vicious cycle!
• Should I rewatch lectures if I fail the bar exam? Generally, the answer is no.
• How to tell your boss you failed the bar exam: what to say and what not to say.
• Lastly, check out our very popular note to those who failed the bar exam, quotes for those who failed the bar exam, and a list of famous people that failed the bar exam—you are not alone!

If you passed the bar exam

• Read our note to those who passed the bar exam. It reminds you how to mind your bar exam manners and keep your friends, if you passed!
• A description of swearing-in ceremonies: If you are in Michigan and you pass the bar exam, you will need to have a swearing-in ceremony!

Good luck waiting for bar exam results!

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