NextGen Exam Notice: Maine intends to administer the NextGen bar exam in July 2028.
Exam Information: Maine requires MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
Courtesy Seat Notice: The Maine Board of Bar Examiners no longer accepts Courtesy Seat applications.
Bar Admission Agency
Maine Board of Bar Examiners
135 Maine St. Ste A Box 305
Brunswick, ME 04011
| Phone | (207) 623-2464 |
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| Website | https://www.mainebarexaminers.org |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | No |
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| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | Yes |
| July 2025 First Filing Deadline | May 20 |
| February 2026 First Filing Deadline | Dec. 20 |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
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| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 270 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
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| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
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| Number of Years of Practice Required | 3 of past 5 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
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| Date Final Administration | February 2028 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 270 |
| NextGen UBE | Yes |
| Date First Administration | July 2028 |
| NextGen UBE Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction directly for the most current information.