Virginia Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Virginia 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 |
| Bar Exam Fee: | $475 |
| Character and Fitness Fee: | $475 |
The Virginia Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of nine essay questions and ten short answer questions with emphasis on Virginia law. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Commercial Paper, Conflict of Laws, Corporations, Creditors’ Rights, Domestic Relations, Equity, Federal Jurisdiction, Local Government Law, Partnerships, Personal Property, Professional Responsibility, Secured Transactions, Suretyship, Taxation, Trusts, VA Practice & Procedure, 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 achieved during the same calendar year, two calendar years immediately prior to or following the year the Virginia Bar Exam is passed, 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 (weighted 40%) and essay (weighted 60%) scores are scaled and combined to determine if a passing score of 140 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in late April for the February exam and in mid- to late October for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Virginia does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about reciprocity across states?
Contact the Board of Bar Examiners for information on reciprocity or admission on motion.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Virginia 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.vbbe.state.va.us
Tel:(802) 828-3281
