Washington Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Washington 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: | $585 |
| Late Filing Fee: | $300 |
The Washington Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions (MEE) and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test questions (MPT). Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Administrative Law, Business Law (Agency, Partnership, Corporations), Civil Procedure, Commercial Transactions, (Art. 1, 2, 3, 4, & 9), Community Property, Constitutional Law (State & Federal), Contracts, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Indian Law, Real & Personal Property, Rules of Professional Conduct, Torts, Wills, Probate & Trusts, Zoning
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
Washington’s MPRE minimum pass score is 85.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is the exam scored?
The MBE (weighted 50%), the MEE 30% and the MPT 20%. The scores are scaled and combined to determine if a passing score of 270 was achieved.
When are the results released?
Results are released in early May for the February exam and in early October for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Information not available.
What about reciprocity across states?
Washington may admit attorneys from other jurisdictions under conditions substantially similar to those procedures in reciprocal states. See Rule 18. Reciprocal states include AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, WI, and WY. Most jurisdictions require a number of years of practice for admission on motion.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Washington State Bar Association website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.wsba.org
Tel:(206) 443-WSBA or (800) 945-WSBA (9722)
