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Montana has announced that it intends to first administer the NextGen UBE in February 2028. Visit https://www.ncbex.org/exams/nextgen to learn more about the new exam. 

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

March 15

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Oct. 1

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
266
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
Yes
Minimum NextGen UBE Score
TBA
Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score
Maximum Score Age
3 years
Details
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations

NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.

Character & Fitness Services for MT
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
80
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 7
Bar Exam
NextGen UBE
Yes
Date First Administration
Minimum Passing Score
TBA
NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Legacy UBE
Yes
Date Final Administration
Minimum Passing Score
266
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No

Disclaimer

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