What MBE score do you need to waive into DC?

133 or higher
An applicant who received a scaled MBE score of 133 or higher on a prior MBE taken within 25 months of the present exam, may waive in the MBE score and take only the essay exam. An essay score of 133 will then be required to pass the DC exam.

What score do you need to pass DC Bar?

266
In order to pass the Washington DC bar exam, you must score at least 266. This equates to 133, based on the MBE’s 200-point scale. The scores of the exam sections are weighted as follows: MPT 20%, MEE 30%, and MBE 50%. The District of Columbia makes bar exam results available approximately 9 to 10 weeks after the exam.

What score do I need on the MBE?

We suggest aiming for at least 60% to be safe. If you are aiming for an MBE score of 136-140 (which is a passing MBE score in jurisdictions that require a 272-280 to pass) you should aim for 62%-65%. We suggest aiming for at least 65% to be safe.

Does DC transfer MBE scores?

a. If you are applying by MBE transfer score you must request that an official score report be sent to the Committee on Admissions. Please upload the request or the receipt from the request you made for your MBE score to be sent directly to us from your jurisdiction (or from NCBE).

How hard is it to pass the DC bar exam?

Insight: The Washington DC Bar Exam clobbered prospective lawyers in 2015. With a pass rate of just 42%, it was the lowest in the United States.

How many times can you take the bar in DC?

Note: Washington D.C. currently only allows you to take the bar exam four times before having to show “extraordinary circumstances” to take it again. Therefore, if you have taken the bar exam close to four times, we highly recommend you change your approach as it is a high-stakes exam if you fail.

What subjects are tested on the DC Bar?

District of Columbia – Uniform Bar Exam

Official Information	Subjects
Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)	♦ Civil Procedure ♦ Constitutional Law ♦ Contracts – Includes UCC Art. 2 ♦ Criminal Law & Procedure ♦ Evidence ♦ Real Property ♦ Torts

Can you fail MBE and still pass bar?

Nevertheless, you may be wondering if you can fail the MBE and still pass the bar exam. The answer, in most states, is yes. In most states, as long as you make up for any lost points on the essay portion of the exam, you can fail the MBE and still pass the bar exam.

What is a good raw score on MBE?

We suggest aiming for at least 60% to be safe. If you are aiming for an MBE score of 136-140 (which is a passing MBE score in jurisdictions that require a 272-280 to pass) you should aim for 62%-65%. If you are aiming for an MBE score of 144 (which is considered passing in California), you should aim for about 67%.

Can I waive into the DC Bar?

Most applicants are able to complete the swearing-in process in July and January respectively. Motion/Waive In Applicants: It can take 10 – 12 months to complete the admissions process for motion/waiver applications.

What states have reciprocity with DC Bar?

This remote exam will not produce a portable Uniform Bar Examination score, but the CBEC has entered into reciprocity agreements with the District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont for the portability of scores from the …