Passing the Georgia Bar Exam is a big step towards becoming a lawyer. This guide will give you the knowledge and strategies to ace the GA Bar Test. It's perfect whether you're starting your prep or just need some tips to improve. Practice with the free Georgia Bar practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (7 questions with answer explanations).
Interactive Georgia Bar Exam resources on PracticeTestGeeks, free to start:
Numbers in brackets link to the official sources listed under Sources & last verified. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.
| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Passing score | Scaled score of 270[1] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Score release | Third Friday of September (July exam)[1] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 26, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (Bar Exam Application, Feb 2027) | Jan 1, 2027 (4 p.m. ET)[2] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (Bar Exam Application, Jul 2027) | Jun 1, 2027 (4 p.m. ET)[2] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Registration opens (Bar Exam Application, July 2027) | Opens March 1, 2027[2] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 25, 2026 |
| Registration opens (Fitness Application, July 2027) | Oct 21 – Dec 2, 2026[2] | Georgia Office of Bar Admissions · Oct 25, 2026 |
According to Georgia Office of Bar Admissions, “A scaled score of 270 is required to pass the Georgia Bar Examination.”[1]
The content areas below are copied from the official GA Bar content outline published by Georgia Office of Bar Admissions. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Business Organizations[3] | GA Bar Business Organizations Practise how entities are formed, who owes duties to whom, and how owners and managers are protected from or exposed to liability. |
| Constitutional Law[3] | GA Bar Constitutional Rights and Liberties Practise telling which level of scrutiny applies to a government action and which rights count as fundamental. |
| Contracts[3] | GA Bar Contracts and Sales Practise formation, defenses, breach and remedies, and separate common-law contract rules from sale-of-goods rules. |
| Criminal Law and Procedure[3] | GA Bar Criminal Procedure Practise the elements of offenses and the constitutional limits on searches, statements and trials. |
| Evidence[3] | GA Bar Evidence Practise spotting hearsay and its exceptions, relevance limits, privileges and the way a witness may be questioned. |
| Family Law[3] | GA Bar Family Law Practise marriage, divorce, property division, support and custody questions, noting where state law controls. |
| Federal Practice and Procedure[3] | GA Bar Civil Procedure Practise jurisdiction, venue, pleading, discovery and the stages of a civil case in federal court. |
| Georgia Practice and Procedure[3] | GA Bar State Law Practise the state-specific rules for courts and litigation, and check each one against the current Georgia sources. |
| Non-Monetary Remedies[3] | Mixed practice tests above We have no dedicated set, so review injunctions and specific performance through the contracts questions and the official outline. |
| Professional Ethics[3] | GA Bar Professional Responsibility Practise duties to clients and courts, conflicts of interest, confidentiality and lawyer discipline. |
| Property[3] | GA Bar Property Law Practise ownership interests, landlord and tenant disputes, conveyances, recording and land use. |
| Torts[3] | GA Bar Torts and Negligence Practise negligence elements, strict liability, defenses and the damages that can be recovered. |
Prepare for the GA Bar - Georgia Bar Exam exam with our free practice test modules. Each quiz covers key topics to help you pass on your first try.
These are practice questions written for this site, not questions from the real exam. Each explanation shows why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong.
Question: In the MPT, what is the primary purpose of an objective legal memorandum?
Answer: B. To provide an unbiased analysis of the legal issue and predict the likely outcome
Explanation:
The correct answer is B. An objective memorandum gives an unbiased analysis of the legal issue and predicts the likely outcome, so the reader can decide what to do. Option A describes a persuasive brief, which argues for one side. Option C is wrong because an objective memo must deal with unfavorable facts as well as helpful ones; leaving them out would mislead the reader. Option D is wrong because procedural history may appear as background, but it is not the purpose of the document. The rule to remember: a memo informs and predicts, while a brief persuades. Read the task instructions in a performance question to see which one you are being asked to write.
Question: Which of the following is a fundamental right triggering strict scrutiny under substantive due process?
Answer: B. The right to interstate travel
Explanation:
The correct answer is B. The right to interstate travel is recognised as a fundamental right, so a law that burdens it must survive strict scrutiny. Option A is wrong because welfare benefits are not a fundamental right; the government may limit them if it has a rational basis. Option C is wrong because choosing an occupation is generally protected only by rational basis review. Option D is wrong because housing is not a fundamental right either. The rule to remember: strict scrutiny follows a fundamental right or a suspect classification, and most economic and social welfare claims receive only rational basis review. Before choosing a standard, name the right first.
Question: What is specific performance as a contract remedy?
Answer: A. A court order requiring the breaching party to perform their contractual obligations
Explanation:
The correct answer is A. Specific performance is an equitable remedy in which a court orders the breaching party to do what the contract promised. Courts usually grant it when money damages are inadequate, for example when the subject matter is unique, such as land. Option B describes a payment, which is a legal remedy and not an order to perform. Option C is wrong because it is not a remedy at all; it is only a review of compliance. Option D is wrong because a penalty clause is a contract term, and courts often refuse to enforce penalties. The rule to remember: ask whether damages can make the injured party whole; if not, equity may step in.
Start with the official outline from the Office of Bar Admissions and the table above. Mark each content area as strong, shaky or untouched, and be honest about it. Then take a practice set in an area you marked shaky, without notes, so the result shows what you actually know.
After each set, read every explanation, including those for questions you answered correctly. For each miss, write the rule in a sentence and note why the wrong option looked attractive. Group your misses by area and return to the official material or your course text to fix the gaps, then retake the set later without looking at your notes.
Give the Multistate Essay and Multistate Performance sets their own time. Write full answers in the format you will use on test day, then compare them with the explanations. For performance questions, practise reading the file and task memo carefully and deciding whether you are writing an objective memo or a persuasive document.
Do not skip Georgia Practice and Procedure and the other state-specific areas. General rules will not answer every question there, so check current Georgia sources. Near test day, mix areas in one sitting so you practise switching topics, and compare your results with the scaled score of 270 only as a rough reference, since our questions are not scored like the real exam. Keep the application deadlines in a visible place.
Aspiring attorneys in Georgia face a tough Georgia Bar Exam to get their law license. This exam tests their legal knowledge and professional skills. Knowing what the Georgia Bar Exam covers is key to preparing well.
The Georgia Bar Examination itself is a two-day exam with three components: the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), four Georgia essay questions, and the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).
Separately — and required for admission, but not part of the bar exam — candidates must also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) with a score of 75 or higher, administered independently by the National Conference of Bar Examiners three times a year (April, August, and November). You may sit for the bar exam before passing the MPRE, but Georgia will not issue your Certificate of Eligibility until a passing MPRE score is on file.
To take the Georgia Bar Exam, candidates must:
| Requirement | Description | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Bar Examination (the exam itself) | Two-day exam: Multistate Performance Test (MPT), four Georgia essay questions, and the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). | Scaled score of 270 required to pass (set by the Board of Bar Examiners) |
| Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) — separate requirement, not part of the bar exam | Administered independently by the NCBE (April, August, November); tests legal ethics and professional conduct. | Minimum score of 75 required for the Certificate of Eligibility |
Getting ready for the Georgia Bar Exam needs a solid plan. This plan should include detailed review courses, good time management, and focused study plans. Signing up for top bar review courses gives you great tools. These tools include practice questions, legal analysis workshops, and feedback from experts.
Top bar review services like BarBri and Kaplan have full programs for the GA Bar Exam. They cover everything from the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) to the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). You'll get study materials, practice tests, and online tools to help you prepare well.
Managing your time well is key to doing well on the GA Bar Exam. Make a study plan that fits your classes, work, and personal life. Include regular practice, self-checks, and focused review where you need it most. With a smart plan, you can boost your chances of passing the exam and start a fulfilling legal career in Georgia.
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Try these questions from our free Georgia Bar Exam practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
A Georgia corporation's board of directors wishes to declare a dividend. Under the Georgia Business Corporation Code, which test must be satisfied?
Answer: B. The distribution must not render the corporation unable to pay debts as they become due or make total assets less than total liabilities
Georgia law prohibits distributions that would render the corporation insolvent or that would make total liabilities exceed total assets.
Georgia's Long Arm Statute (O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91) permits a Georgia court to exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant who:
Answer: B. Transacts any business within Georgia or commits a tortious act or omission within Georgia
O.C.G.A. § 9-10-91 extends Georgia's long arm jurisdiction to nonresidents who, among other acts enumerated in the statute, transact business in Georgia or commit a tortious act or omission within Georgia.
Each MPT task on the Uniform Bar Exam (adopted by Georgia) is allocated how much time?
Answer: C. 90 minutes
Each MPT task receives 90 minutes on the UBE, testing a candidate's ability to produce quality work under realistic time pressure.
A plaintiff sues a defendant in federal court based solely on diversity jurisdiction. The plaintiff is a citizen of Georgia and the defendant is a corporation incorporated in Delaware with its principal place of business in Georgia. Is diversity satisfied?
Answer: B. No, because a corporation is a citizen of both its state of incorporation and principal place of business
Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, a corporation is deemed a citizen of both its state of incorporation and the state where it has its principal place of business, so complete diversity is destroyed here.
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