ME Bar ME Bar Exam Format and Structure 3

Question 1

How long is a UBE score valid for transfer purposes in Maine?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

1 year

Answer

3 years

Answer

Indefinitely

Question 2

What is the maximum UBE score possible?

Accepted Answer

400

Answer

200

Answer

266

Answer

600

Question 3

Which subjects are tested on the MBE portion of Maine's bar exam?

Accepted Answer

Federal and multistate law topics like contracts, torts, and evidence

Answer

Only Maine state law

Answer

Only constitutional law

Answer

Only criminal law and procedure

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the MPT on the Maine Bar Exam?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate practical lawyering skills using a closed universe of materials

Answer

Test memorization of statutes

Answer

Assess research skills using Westlaw

Answer

Measure knowledge of Maine-specific law

Question 5

Which Maine body is ultimately responsible for bar admission decisions?

Accepted Answer

Maine Supreme Judicial Court

Answer

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

Answer

Maine State Bar Association

Answer

Maine Legislature

Question 6

On which day of the Maine Bar Exam are the MEE and MPT administered?

Accepted Answer

Day one

Answer

Day two

Answer

Both days equally

Answer

Neither day — they are taken separately