The bar exam usually consists of several essay questions and is 2 days in length. You will be asked to write essays relating to both general legal ideas and your state's laws.
In addition to taking your state's bar exam, you may need to take the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). This is a multiple-choice exam which is overseen by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The MBE tests your knowledge of common law which applies throughout the nation.
Depending on where you plan to practice law, you may also need to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE). This exam covers ethics and is also overseen by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
You will need to check if your jurisdiction requires either the MBE or MPRE (or both) in addition to the state bar exam.
You may need to take a bar review course in order to pass the bar exam and complete this hurdle on the road to becoming an attorney.
Bar Exam Review Courses
Bar Review Courses and sites:
