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New Jersey Bar Exam Information

Learn about the New Jersey Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.

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New Jersey Bar Exam Dates, Cost & Location

Exam Type: 2-day UBE exam
Dates:February 27–28, 2024
Bar Exam Fee:$675-$1,200

The New Jersey Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. On Day 1 you’ll have two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions and six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.

What subjects are tested on the New Jersey Bar Exam?

Civil Procedure (New Jersey & Federal), Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.

What’s the minimum score for MPRE?

A scaled score of 75 on the MPRE or a “C” or better in a Professional Responsibility course in law school is required for admission.

Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.

How is New Jersey Bar Exam scored?

The MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE, with the MBE weighted 50%, the MEE 30% and the MPT 20%. The scores are combined to determine if a passing score of 266 was achieved.

When are New Jersey Bar Exam results released?

Results are released in mid-May for the February exam and in mid-November for the July exam.

Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?

New Jersey accepts MBE scores from other jurisdictions only if from a concurrent exam.

What about NJ Bar Exam reciprocity?

New Jersey does not provide for admission on motion, except for qualified New Jersey law school professors.

What are New Jersey Bar Exam application deadlines and fees?

Please visit the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.

How can I contact New Jersey State Bar?

Web: www.njbarexams.org
Tel:(609) 815-2911

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