Idaho Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Idaho Bar Exam format, subjects tested, dates, and requirements.
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Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 29-30, 2025 |
| Student Applicant Fee: | $600 |
| Attorney Applicant Fee: | $800 |
| Late Filing Fee: | $200 |
The Idaho Bar Exam is a 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The UBE is administered over two days, with the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) given on the last Wednesday of February and July, and the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) and Multistate Performance Test (MPT) given on the Tuesday prior. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute MEE (Multistate Essay Exam) questions and two 90-minute MPT (Multistate Performance Test) questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a six-hour, 200-question multiple-choice examination developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).
What subjects will you be tested on?
Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Conflict of Laws, Constitutional Law, Contracts (including Article 2 [Sales] of the Uniform Commercial Code), Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Real Property, Torts, Trusts and Estates, and Article 9 (Secured Transactions) of the Uniform Commercial Code.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 75 on the MPRE received prior to taking the Idaho Bar examination or transferring the UBE score to Idaho, or within the next two scheduled MPRE administrations after successfully completing the Idaho Bar exam or transferring the UBE score to Idaho. Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide
How is the exam scored?
NCBE scores the MBE component of the UBE. Jurisdictions grade the MEE and MPT components. The MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE and UBE total scores are calculated by NCBE. The MBE is weighted 50%, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20%. MBE, essay, and MPT scores are combined to determine if the applicant has achieved the minimum scaled passing score of 270 points out of a possible 400 points.
When are the results released?
The results are typically released 6-8 weeks after the exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
The Idaho State Bar will accept transferred MBE scores earned in another jurisdiction or from a previous unsuccessful attempt at the Idaho Bar Exam if taken within 37 months of the date of the bar exam.
What about reciprocity across states?
Idaho offers admission on motion (also known as reciprocity) for experienced attorneys. To be eligible for admission on motion in Idaho, an attorney must have been actively practicing law for at least 3 of the last 5 years preceding the application.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Idaho State Bar website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: isb.idaho.gov/admissions/bar-exam/
Tel: 208-334-4500
