New York Bar Exam Information
Learn about the New York Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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New York Bar Exam Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day UBE exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | February 27–28, 2024 |
| Bar Exam Fee: | $250 |
The New York Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. On Day 1 you’ll have two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions in the morning and six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) questions in the afternoon. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the morning and 100 in the afternoon).
What subjects are tested on the New York Bar Exam?
Agency, Commercial Paper, Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Domestic Relations, Equity, Federal Jurisdiction, Future Interests, Insurance (No Fault), Mortgages, NY Practice, NY Professional Responsibility, Partnership, Personal Property, Secured Transactions, Trusts, Wills, Workers’ Compensation, NY distinctions for all MBE subjects, 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 within three years before or after passing the New York Bar Exam 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 York Bar Exam scored?
The MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE, where the MBE is weighted 50%, the MEE 30% and the MPT 20%. The scores are then combined to determine if the passing score of 266 has been achieved.
When are New York Bar Exam results released?
Results are released in early May for the February exam and in late November for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
New York accepts MBE scores from other jurisdictions only if from a concurrent exam.
What about NY Bar Exam reciprocity?
In order to be eligible for admission without taking the New York Bar Exam, the applicant must be a member of a reciprocating state bar, have engaged in the active practice of law for 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding the application, and be a graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
What are New York Bar Exam 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.
How can I contact New York State Bar?
Web: www.nybarexam.org
Tel:(518) 453-5990
