Maryland

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
No
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Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
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Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
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May 20

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Dec. 20

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Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
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UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
Yes
UBE First Administration Date
UBE Minimum Passing Score
266
UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
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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
85
MPRE Score Time Parameters
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Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Yes
Effective Date
Minimum Score
266
Maximum Score Age
3 years
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Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
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Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Number of Years of Practice Required
3 of past 5 or 10 total
Character & Fitness Investigations

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