February 2018 MEE Questions and Analyses - Preface - February 2018

Sep 21, 2026

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February 2018 MEE Questions and Analyses compiles the questions and model analyses for the Multistate Essay Examination, produced by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. The document explains the MEE’s role within the Uniform Bar Examination, its six timed essay prompts, and the lawful subject areas that may be tested across multiple topics. It also describes test purpose and grading support, outlining how analyses address the legal and factual issues and reference the subject-matter outlines.

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CategoryExam

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Pages52

Reading Time2 h 11 min

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Preface

Description of the MEE

Instructions

February 2018 Questions

Family Law Question

Criminal Law Question

Contracts Question

Real Property Question

Civil Procedure Question

Agency Question

February 2018 Analyses

Family Law Analysis

Criminal Law Analysis

Contracts Analysis

Real Property Analysis

Civil Procedure Analysis

Agency Analysis

February 2018 MEE Questions and Analyses ® [www.ncbex.org](www.ncbex.org) National Conference of Bar Examiners 302 South Bedford Street | Madison, WI 53703-3622 Phone: 608-280-8550 | Fax: 608-280-8552 | TDD: 608-661-1275 e-mail: [contact@ncbex.org](contact@ncbex.org) Copyright © 2018 by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. All rights reserved. Preface.............................................................................................................................................ii Description of the MEE ..................................................................................................................ii Instructions.....................................................................................................................................iii February 2018 Questions Family Law Question ................................................................................................................ 3 Criminal Law Question ............................................................................................................. 5 Contracts Question .................................................................................................................... 7 Real Property Question ............................................................................................................. 9 Civil Procedure Question ........................................................................................................ 10 Agency Question ..................................................................................................................... 12 February 2018 Analyses Family Law Analysis .............................................................................................................. 15 Criminal Law Analysis ...........................................................................................................20 Contracts Analysis ..................................................................................................................25 Real Property Analysis ...........................................................................................................29 Civil Procedure Analysis ........................................................................................................ 33 Agency Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 39 The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) is developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). This publication includes the questions and analyses from the February 2018 MEE. (In the actual test, the questions are simply numbered rather than being identified by area of law.) The instructions for the test appear on page iii. The model analyses for the MEE are illustrative of the discussions that might appear in excellent answers to the questions. They are provided to the user jurisdictions to assist graders in grading the examination. They address all the legal and factual issues the drafters intended to raise in the questions. The subjects covered by each question are listed on the first page of its accompanying analysis, identified by roman numerals that refer to the MEE subject matter outline for that subject. For example, the Civil Procedure question on the February 2018 MEE tested the following area from the Civil Procedure outline: III.C. Pretrial procedures—Rule 11. For more information about the MEE, including subject matter outlines, visit the NCBE website [at www.ncbex.org](at www.ncbex.org). Description of the MEE The MEE consists of six 30-minute questions and is a component of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) . It is administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination on the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in February and July of each year. Areas of law that may be covered on the MEE include the following: Business Ass

FAQs

What is the MEE and who develops it?

The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) is developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The publication includes the February 2018 questions and analyses.

How is the MEE administered and how long is it?

The MEE consists of six 30-minute questions. It is administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination on the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in February and July each year.

What skills does the MEE test?

The MEE tests the examinee’s ability to identify legal issues from a hypothetical, separate relevant from irrelevant material, present a reasoned written analysis, and demonstrate understanding of fundamental legal principles relevant to the likely resolution.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Mack Lee