Missouri

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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March 1

April 1 / May 31

Oct. 1

Nov. 1 / Dec. 31

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
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UBE Adoption
UBE Adoption
Yes
UBE First Administration Date
UBE Minimum Passing Score
260
UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
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Bar Exam Components
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
Yes
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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
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Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Admission on Transferred UBE Score
Yes
Effective Date
Minimum Score
260
Maximum Score Age
5 years
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Jurisdiction-Specific Component
Yes
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Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
Yes
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Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
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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.