509 Standard Information Reports for University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law
2025 ABA Standard 509 Information Report
2024 ABA Standard 509 Information Report
2023 ABA Standard 509 Information Report
Bar Admissions Reports for University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law
2026 ABA Bar Admission Report for Class of 2025
2025 ABA Bar Admission Report for Class of 2024
2024 ABA Bar Admission Report for Class of 2023
2023 ABA Bar Admission Report for Class of 2022
American Bar Association Accreditation
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.
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Qualifications for Admissions to the Bar
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Clery Act Information
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and campus Crime Statistics Act (the Clery Act), the University of Montana is committed to assisting all members of the University community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is provided each year and available on the University of Montana Police Department website. You can access the report 2024 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for UM-MissoulaPDF(PDF document)
The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety, including topics such as:
- crime statistics for the UM campuses,
- crime prevention information and programs
- fire safety for student housing
- UMPD law enforcement authority and services
- crime reporting policies for law enforcement, Title IX and other campus services
- policies related to and programs to prevent sexual assault and other crimes
- disciplinary procedures and sanctions for VAWA crimes
The University of Montana applies the Clery Act across campus as an institution-wide responsibility and you will see from the report all the many offices, policies and programs that come together annually for our Clery act compliance efforts.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which contains this information, you can visit the UM Police Department at Building #32 on Campus Drive or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling the UMPD non-emergency line at 406-243-6131.
Department of Education Required Disclosures
In compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations and as an institution participating in the State Authorization and Reciprocity Agreement (SARA), the University of Montana is required to maintain specific information regarding its programs designed to meet the educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification required for employment in an occupation.
The Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana is an American Bar Association (ABA)- approved law school. All state supreme courts recognize ABA-approved law schools as meeting the legal education requirements to qualify for the bar examination. Many states limit eligibility for bar admission to graduates of ABA-approved schools. Several states also allow students to sit for the bar examination after attending a non-ABA-approved law school and after satisfying specific experience requirements. Therefore, a J.D. from the Blewett School of Law will fulfill the education requirement for licensing in all states, while in some states, a J.D. from the University of Montana's law school will exceed the requirements. To review whether a J.D. from the Blewett School of law meets the licensing requirements in your state, please consult our Provost's Website on Professional Licensure, as is required by the U.S. Department of Education.
In all states, there are additional requirements for licensure including but not limited to a bar examination, ethics examination, and moral character inquiry. The National Conference of Bar Examiners keeps up-to-date information on all licensing requirements, including additional testing or experience requirements for each state. Please consult NCBE - Jurisdictions webpage for any state you are interested in working.
Additionally, any student interested in pursuing the J.D./Masters of Social Work program of study at the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana should consult the corresponding licensure disclosure provided by the University of Montana's School of Social Work. Additional dual degree program offerings in the Blewett School of Law (J.D./Masters of Business Administration, J.D./Masters of Public Administration, and J.D./Masters of Science in Environmental Studies) will not lead to licensure.