Jurisdiction information summary for the Montana bar admission process.
Exam Information:
Montana requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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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 |
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
See full deadline chart: Details
- July 2025: First filing deadline – March 15
- July 2025: Late filing deadline – —
- February 2026: First filing deadline – Oct. 1
- February 2026: Late filing deadline – —
Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
See Montana bar exam application fee details on the jurisdiction charts: Details.
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score | 266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score | No |
| Maximum Score Age | 3 years (Details) |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores | No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
NCBE conducts investigations for some application types.
Learn more and access services here: Character & Fitness Services for MT .
MPRE Requirements
| MPRE Required | Yes |
|---|---|
| MPRE Minimum Passing Score | 80 |
| MPRE Score Time Parameters | Details |
Admission on Motion
| Rules Provide for Admission on Motion | Yes |
|---|---|
| Number of Years of Practice Required | 5 of past 7 |
Bar Exam
| Legacy UBE | Yes |
|---|---|
| Minimum Passing Score (Legacy UBE) | 266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement | Yes (Details) |
| NextGen UBE | No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam | No |
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Disclaimer:
Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission
agency directly for the most current information.