Massachusetts Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Massachusetts Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 30-31, 2024 |
| Exam Fee: | $815 |
| Technology Fee: | $75 |
| Admission in Motion: | $1,015 |
The Massachusetts Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 has 2 90-min Multistate Performance Test questions (MPT) and six 30-min Multistate Essay Exam questions (MEE). Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam. Day 2 consists of ten Massachusetts drafted essay questions.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Agency, Commercial Paper, Consumer Protection, Corporations, Domestic Relations, Federal Jurisdiction, Mortgages, MA Practice & Procedure, Partnerships, Professional Responsibility, 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 85 on the MPRE prior to bar application is required for admission.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
MBE and essay scores are combined to determine if a passing score of 270 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in May for the February exam and in early November for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Massachusetts accepts actual raw MBE scores from other jurisdictions only if from a concurrent exam.
What about reciprocity across states?
In order to be eligible for admission without taking the Massachusetts Bar Exam, the applicant must have been admitted in another jurisdiction for 5 years and have engaged in the active practice or teaching of law since prior admission. The applicant must also meet education requirements have achieved a scaled score of 85 on the MPRE.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Massachusetts 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.mass.gov/bbe
Tel: (617) 482-4466
