Massachusetts administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The UBE is a two day exam consisting of Written portions - the Multi-state Performance Test (MPT) and the Multi-state Essay Exam (MEE) on Tuesday - day 1, and the Multi-State Bar Examination (MBE) on Wednesday- day 2. For more information on the UBE, please see National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).
The bar exam is currently held in Boston and Springfield, MA. Exact locations and times are subject to change so it is important for petitioners to be aware of the information pertinent to the current exam. Details will be available prior to the Petition for Admission by Examination filing period. The Petition must be filed at least 75 days prior to the exam you wish to take.
Bar Exam Dates
July 2021 Massachusetts administration of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the July2021 UBE will be administered remotely in Massachusetts. The July 2021 filing period will open on Wednesday, April 1, 2021, with a filing deadline of Friday, May 14, 2021.
Exam Dates: July 27-28, 2021.
Filing Deadline: You must file the Petition for Admission by Examination by May 14, 2021.
Important Minimum System Requirements Update: Please be sure to verify your computer meets or exceeds the Minimum System Requirements listed on https://ei.examsoft.com/GKWeb/login/MAbar
Additional updates regarding the July 2021 exam will be posted as they become available.
Electronic Filing:
Information for first-time examinees
Information for repeat examinees
Register with Tyler Technologies to e-file your petition
February 2021 Uniform Bar Exam in Massachusetts:
Results will be released late April 2021. The Massachusetts Law Component must be successfully completed to be eligible for admission to the Massachusetts bar.
Please review the https://www.mass.gov/guides/faqs-related-to-examination-for-admission-to-the-massachusetts-bar for more information .
Future Exams |
Test Dates |
|---|---|
| July 2021 | July 27-28, 2021 |
| February 2022 | February 22-23, 2022 |
| July 2022 | July 26-27, 2022 |