Missouri Bar Exam

Missouri Bar Exam Format

Beginning with the July 2026 administration, Missouri administers the NextGen Uniform Bar Exam. Legacy MBE, MEE, and MPT components are no longer administered (final legacy sitting: February 2026). Applicants must also complete the Missouri Educational Component Test (MECT). Confirm current rules with the Missouri Board of Law Examiners and NCBE.

NextGen UBE
See NCBE’s NextGen materials for the current content outline.

MBE Score Transfer
Missouri accepts transferred MBE scores for an essay-only sitting path (non-portable Missouri-only score). Confirm current rules with MBLE.

UBE Score Transfer
Missouri accepts portable scores: legacy UBE 260 or greater, or NextGen UBE 610 or greater, earned within five years. NextGen transfers are accepted from July 2026 administrations.

Missouri Bar Exam Dates and Application

Applications, fees, and deadlines are on the Missouri Board of Law Examiners site.

Grading

Passing Score
NextGen UBE: 610. Former legacy UBE cut score was 260.

Retaking the Missouri Bar Exam

Unsuccessful applicants may reapply. Confirm attempt limits with MBLE.