Missouri

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
Yes
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines

March 1

April 1 / May 31

Oct. 1

Nov. 1 / Dec. 31

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
Yes
UBE First Administration Date
UBE Minimum Passing Score
260
UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
Yes
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Yes
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
80
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Yes
Effective Date
Minimum Score
260
Maximum Score Age
5 years
Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
Number of Years of Practice Required
5 of past 10
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact Missouri for filing instructions.