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Which States have Adopted the UBE?

Which States have Adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE)?

*Updated November 14, 2024

The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) is an exam promulgated by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). More and more states are adopting this uniform test, which, rather than testing any specific state law, tests the majority law. It is being quickly adopted across the nation! These states are listed below.

Please be sure to check the NCBE’s website as well for the latest information!

How Much is the Multiple-Choice Portion of the Bar Exam Worth?

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How much is the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam worth?

Many students who struggle with the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam wonder what percentage of their overall bar exam score the multiple-choice portion is worth.

As of the writing of this post, most states make the multiple-choice portion of the bar exam worth 50% of an applicant’s overall bar exam score. Some states, however, make the multiple-choice portion (MBE) worth less. For example, Pennsylvania states that the MBE is worth 45% of an applicant’s bar exam score. Read more

How to Make a Stellar Bar Exam Study Schedule

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How to Make a Bar Exam Study Schedule

A good bar exam study schedule is crucial. It can ensure that you allocate the proper amount of time to studying each subject. It gives you a sense of control, can decrease stress, and can help keep your days and weeks more organized (and therefore, more efficient). In this post, we talk about how to make a weekly bar exam schedule as well as how to make a daily bar exam study schedule. If you want to see a study schedule specific to the Uniform Bar Exam, see this post!

In order to make your bar exam study schedule, it will be helpful if you have a blank weekly calendar in front of you. Read more

How accurate are Barbri essay graders?

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How accurate are Barbri essay graders?

Every administration, many students ask, “How accurate are Barbri essay graders?” or “How accurate are the Kaplan essay graders?”

Students wonder if the scores they receive from these essay graders are an accurate reflection of how they will do on the bar exam. The answer I always tell them is, “not necessarily.”

I had a student for a recent bar exam, who agreed to let me share her scores (although her name will remain confidential). This student received several scores of 4 (a passing grade was 10)from Barbri graders as well as quite low scores from Kaplan graders. She did not get a score above a 7 (a passing score) from Barbri or Kaplan graders. However, she did receive a passing score on her actual bar exam. Read more

What is the Uniform Bar Exam Like… And Why Should I Care?

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What is the Uniform Bar Exam Like… And Why Should I Care?

The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) has been adopted by several states and continues to gain popularity. New York even adopted the UBE. With such a major state adopting the UBE, some predict that in the future every state will adopt a version of the Uniform Bar Exam. That is why, if you’re just beginning or attending law school, it is important to have an understanding of what the UBE is.

The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) is composed of the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE), two Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs), and the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE). It is prepared by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. A description of the three parts of the exam is as follows: Read more