Bar Admission Agency
State Bar of Montana
33 South Last Chance Gulch, Ste. 1B
Helena, MT 59624
Phone: (406) 447-2210
Fax: (406) 442-7763
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required | ✓ Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility | ✕ No |
| July 2026: First filing deadline | March 15 |
| July 2026: Late filing deadline | — |
| February 2027: First filing deadline | Oct. 1 |
| February 2027: Late filing deadline | — |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | ✓ Yes |
| Minimum NextGen UBE Score | TBA |
| Date First Acceptance NextGen UBE Score | July 2026 |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | ✕ No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | ✓ Yes |
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | ✓ Yes |
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| NextGen UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date First Administration | February 2028 |
| Minimum Passing Score | TBA |
| NextGen UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Legacy UBE | ✓ Yes |
| Date Final Administration | July 2027 |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | ✓ Yes |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | ✕ No |