Montana Bar Exam Information
Learn about the Montana 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 |
| Student Applicant Fee: | $155 |
| Attorney Applicant Fee: | $410 |
| Late Filing Fee: | $100 |
The Montana Bar Exam is a 2-day UBE exam. Day 1 consists of 6 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions and 2 90-minute Multistate Performance Test questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam.
What subjects will you be tested on?
Agency, Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Domestic Relations, Income (Federal) and Estate and Gift (Federal & State) Taxation, MT Constitutional Law, Professional Responsibility (including the Rules of Professional Responsibility and the norms of Professional Conduct), Trusts, Probate & Wills, Guardianships, Conservatorships and Estates, Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in Montana (excluding Articles 5,7, and 8), Workers’ Compensation, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 80 on the MPRE is required for admission. See our MPRE Study Guide here.
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%, MTEE is 25%, MEE is 30%, and the MPT is 20%. The written scores are scaled and combined with the MBE score to determine if a passing score of 266 was achieved.
When are the results released?
No information available
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Montana accepts previous scaled MBE scores of at least 130 from within three years.
What about reciprocity across states?
Montana does not provide for admission on motion; examination is required of all applicants.
What are the application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the State Bar of Montana website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
Contact information
Web: www.montanabar.org
Tel: (406) 442-7660
