The UBE score is calculated by combining the scores from the MBE, MEE, and MPT, which are then scaled to a total score out of 400. The final score must meet or exceed the minimum passing score of 266 in Arkansas.
The total UBE score is the sum of the scaled scores from the MBE and the written portions (MEE and MPT combined). In this case, a score of 140 on the MBE and 130 on the written portions would result in a total score of 270, which is above the passing threshold of 266 in Arkansas.
The MBE contributes 50% of the total UBE score in Arkansas, making it the most significant component of the final score. The MEE contributes 30%, and the MPT contributes 20%.
To pass the Arkansas Bar Exam, an applicant needs a total score of 266. If an applicant scores 130 on the MBE, they would need an additional 136 points from the MEE and MPT combined to reach the passing score of 266.
The minimum passing score required to pass the UBE in Arkansas is 266. This score is based on the combined performance across all components of the exam: MBE, MEE, and MPT.
