Idaho Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Idaho Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Student Applicant Fee: | $600 |
| Attorney Applicant Fee: | $800 |
| Late Filing Fee: | $200 |
The Idaho Bar Exam is a 2-day Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). Day 1 consists of six 30-minute MEE (Multistate Essay Exam) essay questions in the morning, then two 90-minute MPT (Multistate Performance Test) questions in the afternoon. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), which is a 200-question multiple-choice exam where 100 questions are offered in the AM, and the rest is administered in the PM.
What subjects will you be tested on?
ID Community Property, ID Equitable Remedies, ID Ethics, ID Water Law, MEE: Agency, Commercial Paper, Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Family Law, Federal Civil Procedure, Partnerships, Sales, Secured Transactions, Wills & Estates, Trusts & Future Interests, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE prior to or within two administrations after the bar exam is required for admission. See our MPRE Study Guide for details.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
The MBE is weighted 1/2 (50%) and the written score is weighted 1/2 (50%), with the MEE and MPT scores scaled to the MBE (MEE 30% and the MPT 20%). The scores are combined to determine if a passing score of 272 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in early April for the February exam and in early September for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Applicants can transfer previous MBE scores from another jurisdiction if taken within 37 months of the date of the bar exam.
What about reciprocity across states?
Attorneys licensed in reciprocal states may be eligible for reciprocity in Idaho. Attorneys who have practiced 5 of the 7 years preceding application are not required to take the MBE.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Idaho State Bar website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: isb.idaho.gov/admissions/bar-exam/
Tel: 208-334-4500
