Indiana Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Indiana 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 |
| Application Fee: | $250 |
| On-Motion Application Fee: | $800 |
| Late Fee: | $250 |
The Indiana Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions in the AM and 6 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions in the PM. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the AM, then 100 questions in the PM).
What subjects will you be tested on?
Administrative Law, Agency, Commercial Law, Indiana Constitutional Law, Corporations, Family Law, Partnerships, Personal Property, Pleading and Practice, Taxation, Trusts & Estates, Wills, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE within two years before or after passing the Indiana Bar Exam is required for admission. See our MPRE Study Guide here.
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 50%, Indiana Essay Exam is weighted 30%, and the MPT is weighted 20%. The scores are scaled and combined to determine if a passing score of 264 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released 75 days after the bar exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Applicants can transfer MBE scores from a concurrent exam only.
What about reciprocity across states?
Conditional one-year licenses granted to attorneys who have practiced 5 of the 7 years preceding application and who intend to practice predominantly in Indiana. After fifth consecutive renewal, admission becomes permanent.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the State Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.in.gov/judiciary/ble/
Tel: (317) 232-2552
