Attorney License Cost in Michigan
In Michigan, documented Attorney license fees total $400 — application $400. Always confirm the current schedule with Michigan Board of Law Examiners before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
Attorney license cost — Michigan at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | Varies — check the board |
| Application fee | $400 |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | $400 |
| BLS median annual wage | $159,670 (lawyers) |
Official source: Michigan Board of Law Examiners ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670.The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670. Documented Attorney fees in Michigan are $400 — about 0.3% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Attorney license cost in Michigan?
Documented fees in Michigan total $400: application $400. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Michigan?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does Attorney training cost in Michigan?
Training-hour requirements for Michigan are not published here — ask Michigan Board of Law Examiners for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a Attorney license in Michigan worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for lawyers is $159,670, so documented fees are roughly 0.3% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your Attorney licensing in Michigan
Turn the fees above into a dated budget, then check what the Michigan board charges on top.
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This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Michigan Board of Law Examiners and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).