CO Bar Essays 2

Question 1

How many Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) questions appear on the Colorado Bar Exam?

Accepted Answer

Six

Answer

The MEE portion of the UBE administered in Colorado consists of six essay questions.

Question 2

How much time is allotted for each MEE essay on the Colorado Bar Exam?

Accepted Answer

30 minutes

Answer

Examinees receive three hours to complete six essays, averaging 30 minutes per question.

Question 3

What percentage of the total UBE score in Colorado comes from the MEE essays?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

The UBE weights the MEE at 30%, the MPT at 20%, and the MBE at 50%.

Question 4

Which of the following subjects may be tested on an MEE essay but is NOT tested on the MBE?

Accepted Answer

Trusts and Estates

Answer

Trusts and Estates is an MEE-only subject, while Torts, Evidence, and Constitutional Law also appear on the MBE.

Question 5

Who grades the MEE essays for Colorado bar applicants?

Accepted Answer

Graders in Colorado applying NCBE grading materials

Answer

Each UBE jurisdiction, including Colorado, grades its own MEE answers using NCBE-provided grading materials.

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