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Bar Exam Guide: Montana

Guide to the Bar exam

The Basics

 

Components of the Montana Bar Exam (UBE):

The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) 50%

The Mulitistate Essay Examination (MEE) 30%

The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) 20%

Reciprocity:

Montana is a UBE jurisdiction and excepts UBE scores up to 3 years old. In addition, Montana allows admission on motion for an attorney from any U.S. jurisdiction if, among other things, the attorney has engaged in the active practice of law for at least five of the seven years preceding their application.

Where to find more information:

State Bar of Montana

https://www.montanabar.org/page/AdmissionInfo

University of Montana Alexander Blewett III School of Law Bar Web Page

https://www.umt.edu/law/academics/students/bar/default.php