Maine Attorneys’ Exam

Maine Bar Admission Rule 10(e) provides modified exam options for certain attorneys. Confirm the current rule text, score options, and forms with the Maine Board of Bar Examiners before relying on any summary.

Historically, qualifying attorneys admitted by exam elsewhere who have engaged in the active practice of law for at least three of the preceding five years may sit for a modified Maine Bar Exam (written day without a new MBE in some paths, or using a prior MBE within the rule’s age window). Separate options have existed for attorneys with a high prior MBE score to take a shortened Maine-specific written set. Applicants may be allowed to sit for additional components and keep the higher combined result when the rules permit.

Additional requirements

Typical requirements include character and fitness (NCBE), good standing, and an MPRE scaled score of 80 or greater (see Maine MPRE). File through the Board’s current application process.