South Carolina

South Carolina requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack which includes MBE, MEE, and MPT study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for South Carolina exams. 

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
Yes
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
No
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

Jan. 10

Jan. 31

Aug. 31

Sep. 30

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
Yes
UBE First Administration Date
UBE Minimum Passing Score
266
UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
Yes
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
77
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Yes
Effective Date
Minimum Score
266
Maximum Score Age
3 years
Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact South Carolina for filing instructions.