Bar exam day guide
On the legacy UBE, day one (Tuesday) is the written portion, the MEE essays and MPT performance tests, and day two (Wednesday) is the 200-question MBE. The NextGen UBE runs over one and a half days: two three-hour sessions on day one and one on day two. Some states add a local component.
Source: NCBE, checked October 11, 2026. Your jurisdiction’s admission ticket and rules govern exam day.
| Legacy UBE | NextGen UBE | |
|---|---|---|
| Day one | MEE essays and MPT | Two three-hour sessions |
| Day two | MBE (200 multiple-choice questions) | One three-hour session |
| Laptop | Usually for written portions; registration fee in many states | Computer-based |
Tips
- Read your jurisdiction’s exam-day rules: what you may bring, ID and timing.
- Test your laptop software well before the exam.
- Plan for two long days; stamina matters as much as knowledge.
Official source & community discussion
NCBE: NextGen UBE (official) →
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