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Most states will statistically correlate the Essay Day and the Multistate Day so that each score is roughly 50% of the total score.  For specific information regarding your state, please see www.ncbex.org or call our offices.

Essay Day  

The essay day normally precedes the MBE.  It is generally given on a Tuesday.  The number of essays and subjects tested vary by jurisdiction.  In some states the essay day follows the Multistate Day, e.g., Texas.  And, in California, there are two essay days, i.e., a candidate will be tested on three essays in the morning of the day preceding the Multistate Examination Day and on the morning after the Multistate Examination Day. 

Some states use the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), generally tested on the essay day.  Call our office to find out what specifically is tested in your jurisdiction .

Multistate Bar Examination Day

This examination is a 200-question multiple choice exam given in 48 states on the same day, i.e., the last Wednesday in February and the last Wednesday in July.  It is the same examination given in all states.  

The subjects tested are:

  • Contracts/Sales-34 questions
  • Torts-34 questions
  • Real Property-33 questions
  • Evidence-33 questions
  • Constitutional Law-33 questions
  • Criminal Law/Procedure-33 questions. 

 

Two states do not use the examination: Louisiana, and Washington.  However, four U.S. territories require it. 

For a comprehensive outline of the subjects on the MBE, click here