Maine Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Maine Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day UBE exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam Fee: | $600 |
| Attorney Application Fee: | $650 + NCBE fees |
| UBE Score Transfer: | $900 + NCBE fees |
The Maine Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions and six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Commercial Paper, Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Creditors’ Rights, Equity, Family Law, Federal Income Taxation, ME Code of Professional Responsibility, ME Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure, ME Rules of Evidence, Partnerships, Secured Transactions, Trusts & 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 is required for admission. See MPRE Study Guide.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
MBE is weighted 50%, the written portion is weighted 50%, and the scores are scaled and combined to determine if a passing score of 276 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released 75 days after the exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Maine may accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
An applicant who (i) has been engaged in the active practice of law for 3 of the 5 years immediately preceding the application or (ii) has taken the MBE within the prior 61 months to the current exam may elect to take only the first day of the examination. An applicant qualified under either (i) or (ii) and who has achieved a usable MBE scaled score may be admitted on the basis of a further modified written examination.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Maine 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.mainebarexaminers.org/
Tel: (207) 623-2464
