As of 2017, 25 states (including the District of Columbia) have adopted the UBE. For a complete list of all states that have adopted the UBE you can check it out here.

Pass rates on the bar exam vary widely by state, but most often range between 50% - 70%. It also depends on your school, and is contingent on the number of people who are retaking the bar exam (Make sure to pass your first time!). You can check out any number of books on improving your score.

There are 200 questions on the multi-state bar exam, with 25 questions being scattered throughout used for evaluation purposes. You are given the test in two segments, on the Wednesday of the bar exam.

The MBE covers 7 topics, which include the following:

• Civil Procedure
• Constitutional Law
• Contracts
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Evidence
• Real Property
• Torts

For a comprehensive subject matter outline, check out the National Conference of Bar Examiner’s website

Each time the MBE is tested, the passing rate changes. In addition, the MBE is just one portion of your overall grade (you could get a low score on the MBE, and conceivably ace the other portions to make up for it). That being said, the average score for the MBE ranges between 135 – 140 after scaling takes place.

Reciprocity allows attorneys to take the bar exam in one state, and be admitted in a completely different state if that attorney moved. It used to be very difficult to do so, but has become easier in recent years with the adoption of the UBE.

There is no best course to take. Each course decision depends on a variety of factors including how you learn. Check out our comparison of the top bar exam courses.

Relax, the bar exam is a marathon not a sprint. If you have done everything correctly, then you should feel confident, knowing you are going to pass. Have a healthy breakfast, maybe do a little stretching or yoga, and get ready for a long 2-3 days.

Plan on studying a lot. If you are someone who needs assistance and guidance (which most of us do) then plan on taking a formal bar exam course.

First, breath. Everyone gets stressed taking the bar exam and that is normal. It is a big milestone in your career. Work out, do something fun that you like. You can also check out any number of books on keeping your stress down during the bar.

Depending on the state, you may be able to secure practice exams. The California Bar houses recent exams on their website. The National Conference of Bar Examiners also has materials available on their website for purchase and for free (here).

Plan on taking at least 1,500 questions. An excellent resource is AdaptiBar. You can read the full review here.

There are many books you can choose from on the subject. A few excellent resources include:

• Strategies & Tactics for the MBE (Emanuel Bar Review)Rigos’
• “Primer Series for the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)”;
• Flash Cards