The UBE consists of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), Multistate Performance Test (MPT) and Multistate Essay Examination (MEE). It is uniformly administered, graded and

scored by user jurisdictions and results in a portable score

that can be transferred to other jurisdictions if you have studied law in the US. New York is the 16th state to date to adopt the

UBE. The following states have already adopted the UBE: AL,

AK, AZ, CO, ID, KS, MN, MO, MT, NE, NH, ND, UT, WA, and WY.

Passing Score: 266 on a scale of 400. This is lower than some

other UBE jurisdictions (which range from 260 to 280) but

equivalent to the passing score on the current New York bar

exam.

› In addition, for admission to New York you will need to complete the online “New York Law Course”

(NYLC). The NYLC consists of lectures

interspersed with questions to certify review and

completion. › The online “New York Law Exam” (NYLE). This open-

book 50-question multiple choice test will be offered

four times annually. It can be taken up to a year prior

to the bar exam or within three years afterward. The

passing score is 30/50.

› A passing score on the MPRE of 85 and 50 hours of pro-bono legal work.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE FUTURE

NEW YORK UNIFORM BAR EXAM (UBE)Effective July 2016

KEY BAR EXAM FORMAT CHANGES

Current New York Bar Exam

Day 1 (60%)

› NY Essays (5 questions worth 40%)

› MPT (1 task worth 10%)

› NY Multiple-choice (50 questions worth 10%)

Day 2 (40%)

› MBE (200 multiple-choice questions worth 40%)

New York UBE (July 2016)

Day 1 (50%)

› MEE (6 questions worth 30%)

› MPT (2 tasks worth 20%)

Day 2 (50%)

› MBE (200 multiple-choice questions worth 50%)

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BARBRI has prepared students for every UBE and for every MEE since its inception in 1995. BARBRI has prepared students for the MBE since its inception in 1979 and will continue to offer support to students for the new exam format on which the MBE will represent 50% (compared to the

current 40%) of each student’s score.

The BARBRI Simulated MBE with Pass Predictor is even more valuable now. This 200 question multiple-choice

practice exam provides the most predictive results of any

practice MBE and will continue to be a key part of your New York bar course.

There is significant overlap in MBE subjects tested. The

MBE – used on both the current New York bar exam and

UBE – covers the same subjects: Constitutional Law,

Contracts (including Uniform Commercial Code [UCC]

Article 2), Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Federal

Civil Procedure, Real Property and Torts.

The MEE covers the same MBE topics, as well as Business Relationships, Family Law, Trusts and Estates and UCC Article 9. With the exception of Federal Civil Procedure, all

of these subjects are tested on the current New York bar

exam, through both essays and multiple choice questions.

There are three subjects that are tested on the current

New York essay and multiple choice questions that are not

covered on the UBE: New York Civil Practice and Procedure,

Administrative Law and Professional Responsibility.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE

NEW YORK UNIFORM BAR EXAM (UBE)Effective July 2016

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Eligibility requirements for the New York bar exam remain unchanged. BARBRI advises international students to proceed as planned to take the current New York bar exam.

BARBRI is reviewing all of its New York programs to align with the UBE. This includes the International

Program, LL.M. Extended Bar Review and standard state course. All BARBRI students will be expertly

prepared for the New York UBE in July 2016.

Licensure between UBE jurisdictions is not automatic. Each UBE jurisdiction independently decides who

may sit for the bar exam and who may be admitted to practice. Most UBE states require an applicant to be a

graduate of an ABA accredited law school. There is no indication that the other UBE jurisdictions will be open

to foreign-trained attorneys.

Achieving a certain UBE score does not guarantee admission in another jurisdiction. Each UBE state has its own

bar exam eligibility criteria, which includes how long to accept transferred UBE scores. UBE states may choose

to assess each applicant’s knowledge of jurisdiction-specific content through a test or course separate from the

UBE (i.e. the NYLC and the NYLE). For details, go to: ncbex.org/exams/ube/