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| Item | Detail | Source · Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Number of questions (MBE) | 200 multiple-choice questions (175 scored); plus 6 MEE essays and 2 MPT tasks[1] | ncbex.org · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Time limit (MEE) | Six 30-minute essays (3 hours)[2] | ncbex.org · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Passing score | 266 UBE scaled score (out of 400)[3] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Exam fee | $1,000 non-refundable ($1,500 late; +$750 if admitted elsewhere >1 year)[4] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Retake fee | $1,000 / $1,500 (same as first-time)[5] | ncbex.org · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Validity | UBE score usable for 3 years[4] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Score release | Late April (February exam) and late October (July exam)[6] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Next exam date (February 2027 UBE) | February 23–24, 2027[8] | ncbex.org · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Next exam date (Schedule rule) | Last consecutive Tuesday–Wednesday of February and July[4] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Late registration deadline (July 2027 UBE) | January 31 late deadline ($1,500); February exam: September 30[7] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Registration deadline (July 2027 UBE) | January 10 regular deadline ($1,000); February exam: August 31[7] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Registration opens (July 2027 UBE) | Applications open December 1 for the July exam (August 1 for February)[4] | Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners · Oct 21, 2026 |
| Testing window (July 2027 UBE) | July 27–28, 2027[8] | ncbex.org · Oct 21, 2026 |
Becoming a licensed attorney in South Carolina is a big step in your legal career. The South Carolina Bar Exam (SC Bar Test) is key to this goal. It's important to know the exam well and prepare smartly. This guide will give you the strategies and resources you need to pass the SC Bar Test. It's perfect for both new law school grads and experienced attorneys wanting a license in South Carolina. Practice with the free South Carolina Bar practice test on PracticeTestGeeks (7 questions with answer explanations).
According to Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners, “The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions: 175 scored questions and 25 unscored pretest questions.”[1]
The content areas below are copied from the official SC Bar content outline published by Supreme Court of South Carolina, Office of Bar Admissions / Board of Law Examiners. The right-hand column shows which of our practice sets covers it.
| Official content area | Practice on this site |
|---|---|
| Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)[8] | SC Bar Multistate Bar Practise reading the call of the question first, then eliminating options that state a rule correctly but answer a different question. |
| Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)[8] | SC Bar Essay and Performance Practise spotting the governing body of law, stating the rule, applying it to the facts and reaching a clear conclusion within the time limit. |
| Multistate Performance Test (MPT)[8] | SC Bar Essay and Performance Practise working only from the file and library provided, organising the answer around the task the assignment asks for. |
Prepare for the SC Bar - South Carolina 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: The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment is BEST described as prohibiting:
Answer: B. Government laws respecting an establishment of religion
Explanation:
The correct answer is that the Establishment Clause prohibits government laws respecting an establishment of religion. That is the language of the First Amendment, and courts read it to forbid government endorsement or advancement of religion.
The other options overstate it. All government acknowledgment of religion in any form is not banned, so that option is too broad. Barring religious groups from any government benefits is also too broad, since neutral programs can include them. Banning any prayer in public spaces regardless of who conducts it confuses private speech with government action.
Rule to remember: the clause restricts government action, not private religious expression, and extreme words such as all, any and regardless usually signal a wrong option.
Question: Which of the following covenants of title is breached, if at all, only at the time of conveyance?
Answer: A. Covenant of seisin
Explanation:
The covenant of seisin is correct. It is a present covenant, meaning it is breached, if ever, at the moment the deed is delivered. The grantor either owned the estate described at that moment or did not.
The covenant of quiet enjoyment, the covenant of warranty and the covenant of further assurances are future covenants. They are not breached at conveyance. A breach happens later, usually when a third party with better title disturbs the grantee's possession, or when the grantor fails to do what further assurance requires.
Rule to remember: ask when the breach could first occur. If the answer is at delivery, think of a present covenant. If it depends on later disturbance, think of a future covenant, and note that the grantee's right to sue can depend on which one applies.
Question: On a Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) question involving a contract for the sale of goods, which body of law should the examinee apply?
Answer: A. UCC Article 2
Explanation:
UCC Article 2 is correct because it governs contracts for the sale of goods. On an essay, naming the governing law is a scored analytical step, so say it early and explain why it applies.
The common law of contracts exclusively is wrong because Article 2 displaces or modifies common law rules for goods, though common law still fills gaps. The Restatement (Second) of Torts covers tort liability, not sale contracts. UCC Article 9 covers secured transactions, which is a different subject than the formation and performance of a sale.
Rule to remember: classify the transaction first. Goods point to Article 2, services or land point to common law or other rules, and a security interest points to Article 9.
Start with the official material. Read the Office of Bar Admissions pages and the NCBE descriptions of the MBE, MEE and MPT so you know how each part is built and what the scoring rule is. Then work out which subjects you recall least well and start there.
Use the subject practice sets to find weak areas. After each set, read every explanation, including those for questions you got right, and write the rule in a sentence of your own. Keep a running list of rules you missed and review it often.
In the final stretch, mix subjects in one sitting so you practise switching topics as the real exam requires. Our questions are written by us with AI tools and are not real exam questions, so treat them as practice for reasoning and recall, and rely on official sources for rules and dates.
The MBE is a multiple-choice test that checks your knowledge in various legal subjects. It covers topics like constitutional law, contracts, criminal law and procedure, evidence, real property, and torts. You need to understand core legal principles and apply them to different situations.
The MEE tests your writing skills and how you handle legal issues. It has six essay questions on subjects such as business associations, civil procedure, conflict of laws, family law, trusts and estates, and more. Writing clear, logical, and well-supported answers is crucial for doing well.
Getting to know the MBE and MEE helps you make a focused study plan. This way, you can tackle each part of the SC Bar Exam confidently. It boosts your chances of passing the multistate professional responsibility examination, multistate essay exam, and other multistate exams.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Validates your knowledge and skills objectively | Study materials can be expensive |
| Increases job market competitiveness | Exam anxiety can affect performance |
| Provides structured learning goals | Requires dedicated preparation time |
| Networking opportunities with other certified professionals | Retake fees apply if you don't pass |
Try these questions from our free South Carolina Bar Exam practice tests. The correct answer and an explanation follow each question.
In Davenport v. Cotton Hope Plantation, the South Carolina Supreme Court held that implied assumption of risk:
Answer: A. Is no longer a complete bar and is subsumed into comparative fault
Davenport folded implied assumption of risk into South Carolina's comparative negligence framework, so it reduces rather than bars recovery unless the plaintiff's fault exceeds the defendant's.
Under South Carolina's alimony statute, which factor automatically terminates periodic alimony by operation of law?
Answer: A. Remarriage of the supported spouse
Periodic alimony terminates automatically upon the remarriage of the supported spouse or the death of either spouse.
A statute authorizes an agency to set 'reasonable fees necessary to administer the program.' A challenger claims this is an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power. Under South Carolina law, the delegation is valid if:
Answer: A. The statute provides sufficient standards or guidelines to channel the agency's discretion
A legislative delegation is constitutional when accompanied by sufficient standards guiding the agency's exercise of discretion.
A defendant moves to suppress a show-up identification conducted an hour after a robbery. The court should exclude the identification only if:
Answer: A. The procedure was unnecessarily suggestive and created a substantial likelihood of misidentification
Under Neil v. Biggers, due process bars identifications only when unnecessary suggestiveness produces unreliability under the totality of circumstances.
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