UBE Washington

2022 bar exam February 22-23, July 26-27 The Washington Bar Exam is a 2-day Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). Day 1 Six 30-minute Multistate Essay Exam questions (MEE in the a.m.) and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test questions (MPT in the p.m.). Day 2 Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the a.m., 100 questions in the p.m.).

Subjects tested MBE subjects Constitutional Law, Contracts/Sales, Criminal Law/ Procedure, Evidence, Federal Civil Procedure, Real Property, Torts MEE essay subjects Business Associations (Agency and Partnership; Corporations and Limited Liability Companies), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates (Decedents’ Estates; Trusts and Future Interests), Article 9 (Secured Transactions) of the Uniform Commercial Code plus all MBE subjects Multistate Performance Test “Closed universe” practical questions using instructions, factual data, cases, statutes and other reference material supplied by examiners. MPRE A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE is required for admission to the bar. The passing score must be acquired no earlier than three years prior to, or no later than 40 months after, the date of the administration of the UBE in which the applicant achieves a passing score.

Filing deadlines and fees Timely applications must be filed by October 5th for the February exam and by March 5th for the July exam. Late application deadlines, with an additional fee, are November 5th for the February exam and April 5th for the July exam. • General applicants: $585 • Attorney applicants: $620 • Late filing fee: $300

An additional NCBE investigation fee may apply. Scoring The MEE and MPT scores are scaled to the MBE, with the MBE weighted 50%, the MEE 30% and the MPT 20%. A total scaled score of 270 or higher is required to pass.

Reciprocity Acceptance of MBE score Washington does not accept an MBE score from an exam taken in another jurisdiction. Admission on motion A member in good standing of another U.S. state or territory may be admitted on motion if applicant has engaged in active practice of law for three of the five years preceding application. Additional requirements apply. Admission by UBE score transfer Applicants who have obtained a scaled score of at least 270 on a Uniform Bar Exam taken in another jurisdiction within the preceding 40 months may apply for admission based on that score. Additional requirements apply.

Additional information All applicants for admission as a lawyer must pass the Washington Law Component (WLC); minimum passing score is 80% correct. The WLC is comprised of online materials and an online multiple-choice test based on areas or subjects of law that are specific to Washington State. The Board of Bar Examiners is responsible for the content of the WLC and shall publish the Washington state specific materials for applicants.

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Washington State Bar Association Tel (206) 443-WSBA or (800) 945-WSBA (9722) Web wsba.org