LAW SCHOOL 301 - WHICH BAR?

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Himbo

A practical overview of transferring bar exam scores and preparing for the Uniform Bar Exam in Texas and other jurisdictions. It outlines why the material is relevant, explains UBE acceptance in Texas for July 2020 with portable scores, and summarizes UBE structure across two days. It also compares Texas’s required state law component delivery format, highlights Texas passing requirements, lists subjects typically not needed for the UBE, and covers key considerations such as fees, travel, filing dates, reciprocity, and character and fitness.

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CategoryExam

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Pages11

Reading Time28 min

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Which bar?

Texas and UBE acceptance

Uniform Bar Exam structure

Texas subjects not required for UBE

UBE in Texas: Texas Law Component

Other state bar exams considerations

Money, requirements, and character & fitness

Graduation course requirements

LAW SCHOOL 301 WHICH BAR? Why we’re here. ■ Texas will accept transferred UBE scores for July 2020. ■ Licensed at the same time as TX bar takers Uniform Bar Exam ■ Offered in 33 states, including TX in Feb 2021, and DC. Portable score. ■ TX passing score is 270 . ■ [http://www.ncbex.org/exams/ube/](http://www.ncbex.org/exams/ube/) Uniform Bar Exam ■ Structure: – Day One – Multistate Bar Exam. All MC ■ All 1L subjects + Evidence – Day Two – Two MPTs and MEE ■ Multistate Performance Test – no memorization required. ■ Multistate Essay Exam | Upper Level Classes | 1L Classes | | --- | --- | | Business Associations | Civil Procedure | | Wills and Estates | Constitutional Law | | Evidence | Criminal Law & Procedure (upper) | | Family Law | Contracts | | Secured Transactions | Real Property | | Conflict of Laws | Torts | Texas Bar Subjects you DON’T have to learn for the UBE ■ Oil and Gas ■ Commercial Paper ■ Texas Civil and Criminal Procedure ■ Texas Real Property ■ Consumer Protection ■ Texas Guardianship UBE in Texas ■ State specific portion – The Texas Law Component will be a series of video presentations on Texas law from experienced Texas attorneys. Each segment will be followed by questions that applicants must answer correctly in order to proceed to the next segment. The total length of the presentations will be between 10 and 12 hours. – Online, on demand, no fee – Available by June 1, 2020 at the latest – Subject areas are unclear at this point. ■ If you intend to transfer a score in, the BLE wants you to file a Declaration (if you haven’t already) Other State Bar Exams ■ Check the filing dates! ■ Score portability (different rules per state) ■ Reciprocity ■ Fees (NY is $250, NM $500, Colorado $710, + laptop fees) ■ Character and Fitness ■ [http://www.ncbex.org/publications/bar](http://www.ncbex.org/publications/bar)admissions-guide/ Considerations ■ Money – Pay fees in TX and other state – Travel to bar state; accommodations ■ Requirements in each state – NY – 50 hours of pro bono service and NY Class – Check the state you’re interested in ■ New Mexico & Maine – Offering “Courtesy seating” ■ You’re not barred in the state, but they’ll let you take the exam there. Graduation Course Requirements • Constitutional Law II OR Criminal Procedure • Writing Seminar – Course number 397S • Professional Responsibility • Experiential Learning – six total credits *****Any requirement may be taken P/F if available. Experiential Learning ■ All Clinics ■ Fall and Spring Internships (not summer) ■ Negotiation, Mediation ■ Advanced Legal Writing Classes ■ Others – check the course schedule

FAQs

What is the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and why is it relevant here?

The UBE is offered in 33 states and includes a portable score. This guide focuses on how Texas can accept transferred UBE scores and what applicants must plan for across jurisdictions.

How is the UBE structured across Day One and Day Two?

Day One includes the Multistate Bar Exam with all MC questions and 1L subjects plus Evidence. Day Two includes two MPTs and the MEE, with the MPT not requiring memorization.

What are key considerations when transferring or applying for bar exams in different states?

The document emphasizes checking filing dates, understanding score portability rules, considering reciprocity, budgeting for state fees and travel, and meeting character and fitness requirements.

Sep 21, 2026

Uploaded by Himbo