The Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) — a six-hour, two-hundred question multiple-choice examination covering contracts, torts, constitutional law, criminal law, evidence, and real property.
The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) — three 90-minute skills questions covering legal analysis, fact analysis, problem solving, resolution of ethical dilemmas, organization and management of a lawyering task, and communication.
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) — a fifty question, two-hour, multiple-choice examination administered three times each year. (NOTE: THE MPRE IS A STAND ALONE TEST THAT SHOULD BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO SITTING FOR THE BAR EXAM )
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Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission
Application to Take the Bar Examination
(NOTE: The Office of Bar Office does not process applications to take a bar exam until the previous exam has been administered.)
Michigan Bar Admissions Overview
Bar Review Courses
All students are strongly encouraged to register for the 3-day and 6-day PMBR multi-state bar review course, and an essay bar review course such as BAR/BRI, or the Supreme Bar Review course. The College of Law has arranged with PMBR to offer an early Bar Prep program at a discounted rate for takers of the July 2008 Bar Exam. Please contact Lee Pizzimenti, Associate Dean for Student Affairs, or Kathy Bielefeldt for details.
Students should meet with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs 6 to 9 months before graduation to discuss their bar study plans.
Advice
Message from the Associate Dean: Ohio Bar Examination Preparation