Bar Exam Data
Passage rates, exam formats, and topics covered by jurisdiction — use it to plan where to focus your study.
Upcoming MPRE dates
The MPRE is administered nationally three times per year (March, August, November). Dates above are approximate — verify exact windows and registration deadlines at ncbex.org/exams/mpre.
UBE / National
The Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) is a standard two-day exam adopted by 40+ U.S. jurisdictions. Scores are portable between adopting states.
Average across UBE jurisdictions; varies widely by state, school, and administration.
Exam format
Two days: 200 MBE multiple-choice questions (day 1), plus 6 MEE essays and 2 MPT performance tests (day 2). The MPRE (ethics) is a separate exam.
Topics covered
Official source: ncbex.org
Pass rates are approximate and vary by exam administration and cohort. Figures are drawn from public bar-examiner reports for general planning only — verify current statistics with the official jurisdiction source before relying on them.
Bar Exam Results by State
Official links to check whether you passed, plus the latest results-release dates for all 50 states and D.C.