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Bar Exam Application
Rule 2 addresses eligibility requirements for applicants who have a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
Rule 13 sec. 3 addresses eligibility requirements for applicants who have a J.D. from a state-accredited law school.
Rule 13 sec. 4-5 address eligibility requirements for foreign-trained applicants
Eligibility Requirements to take the Bar Exam
- Rule 2 addresses eligibility requirements for applicants who have a J.D. from an ABA-approved law school.
- Rule 13 sec. 3 addresses eligibility requirements for applicants who have a J.D. from a state-accredited law school.
- Rule 13 sec. 4-5 address eligibility requirements for foreign-trained applicants.
Application Procedure
- Create a personal ATLAS account on this website.
- From your ATLAS account, complete a Bar Exam Application.
- Electronically submit your application and pay the filing fee.
- Upload required documents. Keep originals on hand—you must mail them to us upon request.
- Arrange for third parties to provide documents to us.
- Update your mailing address, email address, and all other information as needed while your application is pending.
Other Licensing Requirements.
To be eligible for licensure, you will need to satisfy the following requirements within 2 years of passing the bar exam:
- Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness.
- Score 85 or higher on the MPRE.
- Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5).
- Be willing to take the required Oath.
Texas Bar Exam Dates, Cost & Location
| Exam Type: | 2 ½-day exam |
|---|---|
| Dates: | July 28-30, 2020 |
| Bar Exam Fee: | $575 + NCBE Fee |
| Re-take Fee: | $375 |
The Texas Bar Exam is a 2 ½-day exam, but will change to the UBE format in Feb 2021. Day 1 offers one 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) question and one 90-minute Procedure and Evidence exam consisting of 20 each Criminal and Civil Procedure and Evidence questions. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam. Day 3 consists of twelve Texas drafted essay questions. Twelve Texas Essay Exam questions (six in three hours in the morning and six in three hours in the afternoon).
Texas Bar Results: July 2020
The official results for the July 2020 Texas Bar Exam will be available here. They contain the names of the successful examinees. An asterisk next to a name indicates that the successful examinee has not yet documented an eligibility requirement. Examinee numbers are provided as a second identifier.
What subjects are tested on the Texas Bar Exam?
Short Answer/Objective subjects (Day 1): Civil Procedure (including federal and state court jurisdiction, pleading and practice), Criminal Procedure, Evidence; Texas Essay subjects (Day 3): Bankruptcy, Business Associations (Agency, Corporations, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Professional Associations), Consumer Rights, Family Law, Real Property (including Oil and Gas), Taxation (Income, Estate, and Gift), Trusts & Guardianships, UCC, Wills & Administration: MBE subjects (Day 2): Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Constitutional Law, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.
What’s the minimum score for MPRE?
A scaled score of 85 on the MPRE is required for admission.
Need to sign up for MPRE? Learn about registration, testing policies, and more on our MPRE Registration Guide.
How is Texas Bar Exam scored?
MBE is weighted 40%, essays are weighted 40%, MPT is weighted 10%, and the Procedure/Evidence exam is weighted 10%. The scores are scaled and combined to determine if a passing score of 675 out of a possible 1000 points was achieved.
When are Texas Bar Exam results released?
Results are released in early May for the February exam and in early November for the July exam.
Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction?
Texas does not accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.
What about TX Bar Exam reciprocity?
In order to be eligible for admission without taking the Texas Bar Exam, the applicant must be: an active member of a state bar and have been in good standing at all times, engaged in the active practice of law for 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding the application, and a graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
What are Texas Bar Exam application deadlines and fees?
Please visit the Texas Board of Law Examiners website for details on application deadlines and fees, as well as for more information on other topics.
How can I contact Texas State Bar?
Web: https://ble.texas.gov
Tel:(512) 463-1621
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