Iowa Rules for Admission to the Bar – 2026
Chapter 31 of the Iowa Court Rules, governing admission to practice law in Iowa: the board of law examiners, required examinations, admission by examination and on motion, character and fitness, the oath, temporary and pro hac vice practice, law student practice, foreign legal consultants and the annual registration and fees of Iowa lawyers.
Browse all 20 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.
Rule 31.1
Board of law examiners
Rule 31.2
Registration by law students
Rule 31.3
Required examinations
Rule 31.4
Admission by transferred Legacy or NextGen UBE score
Rule 31.5
Bar examination application; contents; deadlines
Rule 31.6
Fee
Rule 31.7
Affidavit of intent to practice
Rule 31.8
Degree requirement
Rule 31.9
Moral character and fitness
Rule 31.10
Preservation of anonymity
Rule 31.11
Supreme court review
Rule 31.12
Admission of attorneys from other jurisdictions; requirements; fees
Rule 31.13
Proofs of qualifications; oath or affirmation
Rule 31.14
Admission pro hac vice before Iowa courts and administrative agencies
Rule 31.15
Permitted practice by law students and recent graduates
Rule 31.16
Registration of house counsel
Rule 31.17
Provision of legal services following determination of major disaster
Rule 31.18
Licensing and practice of foreign legal consultants
Rule 31.19
Certification and pro bono participation of emeritus attorneys
Rule 31.25
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