Next Generation of the Bar Exam
REVIEW OUTLINESThe content scope for the NextGen bar exam is now available.
THE BAR EXAMINER
VIEW LATEST ISSUE2022 Statistics, a Conversation with NALP’s Nikia Gray, and more.
Jurisdiction Information
Select a jurisdiction from the drop-down menu for a summary of bar admission information specific to that jurisdiction and contact information for its bar admission agency.
View the latest bar exam results by jurisdiction:
The Bar Examiner
NCBE's quarterly publication provides comprehensive, authoritative information on current issues in bar admissions and legal education and features annual bar examination and admission statistics by jurisdiction. Visit the Bar Examiner website to view the following in the Spring 2023 issue:
- 2022 Statistics
- Seven Questions — A Conversation with NALP’S Nikia Gray
- Focus on Diversity: The NCBE Character and Fitness Application: First Steps in a Thorough Review of Application Questions
Bar Admission Online Guide
Comprehensive information on bar admission requirements in all U.S. jurisdictions, including a directory of state bar admission agencies.
Online Guide
Review the content scope for the NextGen bar exam, which will first be administered in July 2026.
News
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May 25, 2023
NCBE Publishes Content Scope for NextGen Bar Exam
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May 12, 2023
NCBE Releases National Mean for March 2023 MPRE
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Mar 31, 2023
NCBE Announces National Mean for February 2023 MBE
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Mar 16, 2023
NCBE Publishes 2022 Year in Review
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Jan 18, 2023
NCBE Statement on SCOTUS Decisions and the Bar Exam
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Dec 21, 2022
NCBE Releases National Mean for November 2022 MPRE
Test Dates
MEE Test Dates
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July 25, 2023
MPT Test Dates
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July 25, 2023
MBE Test Dates
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July 26, 2023
MPRE Test Dates
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Test Administration: March 28 or 29, 2023
Registration Deadline: January 26, 2023
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Test Administration: August 9 or 10, 2023
Registration Deadline: June 8, 2023
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Test Administration: November 2 or 3, 2023
Registration Deadline: September 12, 2023
MPRE Scores
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August MPRE Registration: The registration deadline for the August MPRE is June 8.
NCBE Exams
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Developed and scored by NCBE, the MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination covering established standards related to a lawyer's professional conduct. The MPRE is administered by NCBE and required for admission by most jurisdictions.
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Coordinated by NCBE, the UBE is composed of the MEE, MPT, and MBE and results in a portable score that can be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions. The UBE is administered and graded by user jurisdictions.
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Developed and scored by NCBE, the MBE is a six-hour, 200-question multiple-choice examination covering seven substantive areas of law. The MBE is administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination.
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Developed by NCBE, the MEE consists of six 30-minute essay questions covering up to 12 areas of substantive law. The particular areas covered vary from exam to exam. The MEE is administered and graded by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination.
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Developed by NCBE, the MPT consists of two 90-minute tasks designed to test fundamental lawyering skills in a realistic situation. It is not a test of substantive knowledge. The MPT is administered and graded by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination.