Arizona Bar Exam
Arizona Bar Exam Format
The Arizona bar exam is currently the legacy Uniform Bar Exam (“UBE”). It takes two days and consists of the Multistate Performance Test (“MPT”), the Multistate Essay Exam (“MEE”), and the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”). Arizona does not test Arizona-specific law on the exam; applicants must complete the Course on Arizona Law as an admission requirement. Arizona will first administer the NextGen UBE in July 2027 (legacy UBE through February 2027). Confirm current rules with Arizona Admissions and NCBE.
MPT (Performance Test)
Arizona tests two (2) MPT performance tests.
MEE (Essays)
Arizona tests six (6) MEE essays (about 30 minutes each) covering the standard MEE subject pool.
MBE (Multiple Choice)
Arizona uses the standard MBE.
UBE Score Transfer
Arizona accepts transferable UBE scores under Rule 34(g). The minimum score is 273 for exams before July 2023, and 270 for the July 2023 administration and later. Arizona begins accepting NextGen UBE score transfers with the July 2026 administration (minimum 620 for July 2026 and February 2027 transfers until further Court order). See UBE Transfer.
MBE Score Transfer
Arizona does not accept MBE scores transferred from other jurisdictions.
Arizona Bar Exam Testing Schedule
Day 1 (Tuesday)
2 MPTs and 6 MEE essays
Day 2 (Wednesday)
Morning – MBE Part I (100 questions; 3 hours)
Afternoon – MBE Part II (100 questions; 3 hours)
Arizona Bar Exam Dates and Application
The Arizona bar exam is administered on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July. Applications, fees, and deadlines are on the Arizona State Bar Admission Office site.
Grading
Arizona Bar Exam Weight
| MPT | 20% |
| MEE | 30% |
| MBE | 50% |
Passing Score
The minimum legacy UBE passing score is 270 (for July 2023 and later administrations). The NextGen cut score for July 2027 and later will be set by Court order (confirm before that administration).
Review
Confirm current regrade / finality rules with Admissions.
Retaking the Arizona Bar Exam
Confirm current attempt limits and reapplication rules with the Admission Office before filing.