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Begin compiling the necessary information early, as it can be a time-consuming process.  \nGeneral Bar Examination  \nThe examination is administered over two days in the format listed below.  \nDay One: Ten state essays plus one Multistate performance Test (MPT) question  \nDay Two: Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question multiplechoice exam  \nScoring  \nEach essay exam question is worth six points and the MPT is worth nine points, and the total essay score is then scaled up to 200 points. The essay exam is worth twice as much as the MBE. The total scaled score is the essay scaled score multiplied by two and added to the MBE scaled score. To pass, an applicant must achieve a total scaled score of 406 out of 600 points.  \nMPRE  \nThe MPRE is not required.  \nApplication  \nApplications must be received in the BOLE office by the deadline (no postmarked). If you file early for the February exam (by September 15), the fee is $225. The timely fee (by December 20) is $275 . If you file early for the July exam (by January 17), the fee is $225. The timely fee (by May 22) is $275.  \nAdditional Fees  \n• Notice to Take a Scheduled Bar Exam = $250  \n• Laptop fee = $125  \nOther  \nAll applicants must complete a course on legal professionalism offered by the Maryland State Bar Association under the authority of the Court of Appeals prior to admission. There is a course fee.  \nThis overview is not an exhaustive list of jurisdiction rules and policies. Information can change at any time. You are strongly encouraged to consult the jurisdiction’s bar admissions agency website for the most complete and current information.","cbCaio31ef6cVlNr","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio31ef6cVlNr","pdf",197861,"English","# The Basics\n## Maryland State Board of Law Examiners\n## Character & Fitness\n# General Bar Examination\n## Day One\n## Day Two\n# Scoring\n# MPRE\n# Application\n## Deadlines and Fees\n# Additional Fees\n# Other","[{\"question\":\"What is the structure of the Maryland bar exam over the two days?\",\"answer\":\"Day One consists of ten state essay questions and one MPT question. Day Two consists of the MBE, a 200-question multiple-choice exam.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the Maryland bar exam scored and what is the passing score?\",\"answer\":\"Each essay question is worth six points and the MPT is worth nine, with the total essay score scaled to 200. The essay portion is worth twice as much as the MBE. 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