Montana Bar Admission Information
Exam Information: Montana requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE.
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 |
| Website |
https://www.montanabar.org |
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
| ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required |
Yes |
| Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility |
No |
| July 2025: First filing deadline |
March 15 |
| July 2025: Late filing deadline |
— |
| February 2026: First filing deadline |
Oct. 1 |
| February 2026: Late filing deadline |
— |
Score Portability
| Accepts Legacy UBE Score |
Yes |
| Minimum Legacy UBE Score |
266 |
| Accepts NextGen UBE Score |
No |
| Maximum Score Age |
3 years |
| Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement |
Yes |
| Accepts Transferred MBE Scores |
No |
Character & Fitness Investigations
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
| Legacy UBE |
Yes |
| Legacy UBE Minimum Passing Score |
266 |
| Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement |
Yes |
| NextGen UBE |
No |
| Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam |
No |
Disclaimer: Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.