WI BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which Civil Procedure topic was added to the MBE in 2015? → Jurisdiction and venue
2. Under Wisconsin SCR 20:1.15, an attorney who receives client funds in connection with a representation must do which of the following? → Hold them in a separate trust account and keep records of all deposits and disbursements
3. What percentage of the total UBE score does the MEE component represent in Wisconsin? → 30%
4. Under Wisconsin SCR 20:1.1, which element is NOT explicitly required for competent representation? → Guaranteeing a favorable outcome for the client
5. What court in Wisconsin has general original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases? → Circuit court
6. Under Wisconsin SCR 20:5.4, which of the following is generally prohibited regarding sharing legal fees with non-lawyers? → Sharing a percentage of legal fees from a specific case with a non-lawyer referral source
7. How much time is allotted for each MPT task on the Wisconsin Bar Exam? → 90 minutes
8. What should an applicant do if they have a prior criminal record when applying for admission to the Wisconsin Bar? → Disclose it in full and provide explanations or evidence of rehabilitation
9. How long is a Wisconsin UBE score valid for purposes of score transfer to other UBE jurisdictions? → 3 years
10. How many scored questions appear on the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)? → 190
11. How are Wisconsin Bar Exam results announced to examinees? → Announced via email with a score report
12. Which court is at the top of Wisconsin's court system? → Wisconsin Supreme Court
13. Can a Wisconsin bar examinee request rescoring of their written components? → Yes, by submitting a written request and paying a fee within 30 days of results
14. Which of the following is a tested topic under the MBE Evidence subject? → Hearsay and exceptions
15. What is the primary purpose of the MEE in the bar exam? → Assess written legal analysis and communication skills
16. Can Wisconsin attorneys carry over excess CLE credits to the next reporting period? → Yes, up to 10 credits can be carried over.
17. When is the application deadline for the July Wisconsin Bar Exam without incurring a late fee? → April 1
18. Which of the following law schools’ graduates are eligible for the Wisconsin diploma privilege? → Both A and B
19. Which of the following can prevent a law graduate from receiving Wisconsin’s diploma privilege, even if they meet the academic requirements? → Failing to pass the character and fitness review
20. What is the maximum possible scaled score on the MBE? → 300
21. What is the passing scaled MBE score required in most UBE jurisdictions including Wisconsin? → 266
22. What is the format for reporting individual MBE performance to examinees? → Scaled score only
23. Which of the following best describes the fees associated with applying for the Wisconsin Bar Exam? → Fees vary based on the timing of the application, with higher fees for late submissions.
24. If a Wisconsin bar applicant passes the exam but fails character and fitness review, can they be admitted? → No, admission requires both passing the exam and character and fitness approval
25. Are examinees allowed to use outside law when completing the MPT? → No, only the Library provided may be used as legal authority
26. Which organization develops the MPT tasks used in the Wisconsin Bar Exam? → National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)
27. What passing score does Wisconsin require for the MPRE, which is a separate requirement from the bar exam? → 86
28. Does Wisconsin make individual examinee scores publicly available? → No, scores are kept confidential and provided only to the examinee
29. What grading criterion is most heavily weighted on the MPT? → Quality of legal analysis and responsiveness to the task
30. If an applicant applies to take the Wisconsin Bar Exam but later decides not to sit for the exam, what happens to their application fee? → The fee is non-refundable.