South Carolina Bar Exam Information
Learn about the South Carolina 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: | $1,000 -- $1,500 |
The South Carolina Bar Exam is a 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)exam. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions in the morning and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test 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?
Business Law, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law, Domestic Relations, Equity, Insurance, Wills, Trusts & Estates, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 77 on the MPRE achieved no more than four years from the date of 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?
Both the MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE. The MBE weighted 50%, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20%. The scores are combined to determine if a passing score of 266 is achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in late April for the February exam and in late October for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
South Carolina accepts MBE scores from other jurisdictions only if from a concurrent bar exam.
What about reciprocity across states?
South Carolina does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants. In some situations, a special application may be made by a dean or tenured professor of the University of South Carolina.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Supreme Court of South Carolina website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.sccourts.org
Tel: (803) 734-1080
