Oregon Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Oregon 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 |
| Bar Exam Fee: | $625 |
| Investigation Fee: | $375 or $425 |
| Late Fee: | $350 |
The Oregon Bar Exam is a 2 day exam. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam (MEE) questions in the morning and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions in the afternoon. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Administrative Law (State & Federal), Agency, Civil Procedure (State & Federal), Corporations, Evidence (State & Federal), Federal Income Taxation, Oregon Legal Ethics, Partnerships, Sales, 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 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 is weighted 50%, essays are weighted 370%, and the MPT is weighted 12.5%. The scores are combined to determine if a passing score was achieved. A minimum scaled MBE score of 274 must be achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in early April for the February exam and in early September for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Not applicable -- see below.
What about reciprocity across states?
In order to be eligible for admission without taking the Oregon Bar Exam, the applicant must meet certain requirements and be an attorney from one of the following states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY. See Rule 15.05. Attorneys employed by business entities authorized to do business in Oregon who have been admitted in another federal jurisdiction may be admitted to practice law and procedures set out in Rule 16.05.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Oregon 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.osbar.org
Tel: (503) 620-0222
