Mississippi

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Mississippi has announced that it intends to administer the NextGen UBE, with first administration on a date to be determined. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

Mississippi requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit Official NCBE Study Aids to purchase study aids to help prepare for Mississippi 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
Details

Feb. 1

April 1

Sept. 1

Nov. 1

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
No
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
No
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
Details
Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Character & Fitness Services for MS
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
75
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Details
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
Details
Number of Years of Practice Required
5
Details
Bar Exam
NextGen UBE
Yes
Minimum Passing Score
TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
TBA
Legacy UBE
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
Yes
Details
Minimum Passing Score
132
Details

Disclaimer

Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.