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Strict scrutiny because the right to work is fundamental

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270/400

Minimum Passing UBE Score

Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners / NCBE

200 MBE + 6 MEE + 2 MPT

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NCBE Uniform Bar Examination

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NCBE Uniform Bar Examination

$1,000

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~79%

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The Arkansas Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), requiring a scaled score of 270 out of 400. It is given over two days: Day 1 is six MEE essays plus two MPT tasks (the written work), and Day 2 is the 200-question MBE. Components are weighted MBE 50%, MEE 30%, MPT 20%. The MBE covers Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts; the MEE adds Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions. Arkansas-specific points include modified comparative fault (recovery barred at equal or greater fault), fact pleading, a 120-day Rule 4 service window, and equitable distribution of marital property. The application fee is $1,000 and a passing UBE score transfers to other UBE states for 36 months.

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1Arkansas adopted the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). Which combination of components and total scale does the Arkansas Bar Examination use?

A.MBE only, scored on a 200-point scale

B.MBE, MEE, and MPT, scored on a 200-point scale with a passing score of 145

C.MBE and two state-specific essays graded by the Arkansas Supreme Court

D.MBE, MEE, and MPT, scored on a 400-point scale with a passing score of 270

Explanation: Arkansas administers the UBE, which combines the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE, 200 multiple-choice questions, 50%), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE, six essays, 30%), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT, two tasks, 20%). The components are scaled to a single 400-point UBE total, and Arkansas requires a minimum score of 270 to pass.

2A plaintiff sues a defendant in an Arkansas circuit court. Under the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure, within how many days after filing the complaint must the plaintiff complete service of the summons, absent an extension, before the action is subject to dismissal without prejudice as to that defendant?

A.30 days

B.120 days

C.90 days

D.60 days

Explanation: Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 4(i) requires that service of the summons and complaint be completed within 120 days after the complaint is filed. If service is not made within that period, the court must dismiss the action without prejudice as to the unserved defendant, unless the plaintiff shows good cause for an extension. This mirrors the federal 90-day rule only in concept, not in length.

3A defendant who resides in Arkansas is personally served with a summons and complaint in an Arkansas circuit court action. Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12, how many days does the defendant have to file an answer?

A.45 days

B.21 days

C.30 days

D.20 days

Explanation: Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a), a resident defendant served within Arkansas must file an answer within 20 days after service of the summons and complaint. A defendant who does not reside in the state has 30 days, and an incarcerated defendant has 60 days. Note this differs from the federal 21-day default under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a).

4An Oregon corporation with no offices or employees in Arkansas ships a defective product directly to an Arkansas consumer through an interactive website and earns substantial revenue from Arkansas sales. The consumer is injured and sues in Arkansas. Which constitutional doctrine governs whether the Arkansas court may exercise personal jurisdiction over the corporation?

A.The corporation must be 'at home' in Arkansas for any jurisdiction to attach

B.Specific personal jurisdiction based on minimum contacts purposefully directed at Arkansas, where the claim arises from those contacts

C.General jurisdiction because the company sells products nationwide

D.Tag jurisdiction based on the product's physical presence in Arkansas

Explanation: Under International Shoe Co. v. Washington and its progeny (including Ford Motor Co. v. Montana Eighth Judicial Dist. Ct.), specific personal jurisdiction exists when a defendant purposefully avails itself of the forum and the plaintiff's claim arises out of or relates to those forum contacts, consistent with fair play and substantial justice. Directing sales into Arkansas and causing injury there supports specific jurisdiction. Arkansas's long-arm statute extends to the full limits of due process.

5A plaintiff files a negligence claim in federal district court in Arkansas based solely on diversity jurisdiction. The claim concerns an Arkansas car accident. Which body of law supplies the substantive rule of decision, including the applicable statute of limitations?

A.Federal common law developed by the Eighth Circuit

B.The law of whichever state has the most questions presented in the pleadings

C.Arkansas substantive law, including its statute of limitations, under the Erie doctrine

D.A uniform federal negligence standard adopted by the Supreme Court

Explanation: Under Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins, a federal court sitting in diversity applies the substantive law of the forum state. Statutes of limitations are treated as substantive under Guaranty Trust Co. v. York, so the Arkansas three-year limitation for negligence (Ark. Code § 16-56-105) controls. Federal procedural rules still govern procedure.

6A defendant moves to dismiss a federal complaint under Rule 12(b)(6) for failure to state a claim. Under Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Twombly and Ashcroft v. Iqbal, what must the complaint contain to survive the motion?

A.Any conceivable set of facts that could entitle the plaintiff to relief

B.Detailed evidentiary support proving each element by a preponderance

C.Sufficient factual matter, accepted as true, to state a claim that is plausible on its face

D.A short and plain statement, with all legal conclusions presumed true

Explanation: Under Twombly and Iqbal, a complaint survives a Rule 12(b)(6) motion only if it pleads enough factual content, accepted as true, to render the claim plausible on its face. The court disregards conclusory allegations and legal conclusions. This 'plausibility' standard replaced the older Conley 'no set of facts' test.

7A plaintiff sues two defendants in one federal lawsuit. After judgment, the plaintiff later sues the same defendants again on a different cause of action arising from the same accident. The defendants assert that an issue actually litigated and decided in the first suit cannot be relitigated. Which doctrine applies?

A.Issue preclusion (collateral estoppel)

B.Claim preclusion (res judicata)

C.The law of the case doctrine

D.Stare decisis

Explanation: Issue preclusion (collateral estoppel) bars relitigation of an issue of fact or law that was actually litigated and necessarily decided in a prior action, even when the second suit involves a different claim. Because the second suit is on a different cause of action, claim preclusion does not bar the whole suit, but issue preclusion binds the parties on the specific decided issues.

8A plaintiff seeks to certify a class action in federal court. Which Rule 23(a) prerequisite requires that the class be so large that joinder of all members is impracticable?

A.Commonality

B.Typicality

C.Adequacy of representation

D.Numerosity

Explanation: Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23(a)(1), numerosity requires that the class be so numerous that joinder of all members is impracticable. The four Rule 23(a) prerequisites are numerosity, commonality, typicality, and adequacy of representation, and all four must be satisfied before a class may be certified under any Rule 23(b) category.

9A defendant timely removes a state-court action to federal court based on diversity. The plaintiff believes removal was improper because one defendant is a citizen of the forum state. By when must the plaintiff move to remand based on this defect?

A.Within 30 days after the notice of removal is filed

B.At any time before final judgment

C.Within 1 year of the original filing

D.Only after discovery has closed

Explanation: Under 28 U.S.C. § 1447(c), a motion to remand based on any defect other than subject-matter jurisdiction — including the forum-defendant rule — must be made within 30 days after the notice of removal is filed. By contrast, a lack of subject-matter jurisdiction can be raised at any time before final judgment.

10Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56, summary judgment is appropriate when the movant shows which of the following?

A.There is a slight dispute of fact but the movant is likely to win at trial

B.The judge personally believes the movant's witnesses are more credible

C.The opposing party has failed to request a jury trial

D.There is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law

Explanation: Under Rule 56(a), a court grants summary judgment when there is no genuine dispute as to any material fact and the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The court views evidence in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party (Anderson v. Liberty Lobby) and does not weigh credibility, which is a jury function.

About the AR Bar Exam

The Arkansas Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which Arkansas adopted in 2020. It is administered over two days. Day 1 consists of the six Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) essays and two Multistate Performance Test (MPT) tasks; Day 2 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). Scores are weighted MBE 50%, MEE 30%, and MPT 20% on a 400-point scale, and Arkansas requires a 270 to pass. The MEE adds Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions to the seven MBE subjects, and applicants should also know Arkansas distinctions such as modified comparative fault and fact pleading. Arkansas has not announced a transition to the NextGen Bar Exam and continues to administer the legacy UBE.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)

Passing Score

270/400 (UBE scaled score)

Exam Fee

$1,000 (Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners (Arkansas Supreme Court))

AR Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Core Subjects

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Worth 50% of the UBE score — the highest-weight component.

30%

MEE Essay Subjects

Six 30-minute essays. Adds Business Associations (agency, partnerships, corporations, LLCs), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9) to the MBE subjects.

20%

MPT Performance Tasks

Two 90-minute closed-universe tasks (an objective memo, persuasive brief, demand letter, or similar) testing legal analysis, organization, and drafting using only a provided file and library.

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Arkansas Civil Procedure Distinctions

Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure: fact pleading (not federal notice pleading), Rule 4(i) 120-day service window, Rule 12(a) 20-day answer (30 for out-of-state), and unified circuit courts under Amendment 80 (2001) exercising both law and equity.

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Arkansas Tort & Comparative Fault

Modified comparative fault under Ark. Code § 16-64-122: a claimant recovers only if his fault is of a lesser degree than the defendant's, and is barred entirely at equal or greater fault (the 50% equal-fault bar). Arkansas has largely moved to several liability.

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Arkansas Real Property & Family Law

Race-notice recording act, nonjudicial (statutory power-of-sale) foreclosure, adverse possession with color of title and tax payment; equitable distribution of marital property and an 18-month no-fault separation ground for divorce.

How to Pass the AR Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 270/400 (UBE scaled score)
Exam length: 200 questions
Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)
Exam fee: $1,000

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AR Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize the MBE — at 50% of the UBE score it is the single highest-weight component; aim to complete 1,500 or more practice MBE questions across all seven subjects with timed pacing of about 1.8 minutes each

2Memorize Arkansas's modified comparative fault rule: recovery is reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault but is completely barred when the plaintiff's fault equals or exceeds the defendant's (the 50% equal-fault bar under Ark. Code § 16-64-122)

3Learn Arkansas civil procedure distinctions cold: fact pleading (state facts, not conclusions), the Rule 4(i) 120-day service window, the Rule 12(a) 20-day answer (30 days for out-of-state defendants), and unified circuit courts under Amendment 80

4For the MEE, master the five essay-only subjects — Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC 9) — because these never appear on the MBE and are easy points if memorized

5Drill Arkansas family law: equitable distribution (rebuttable equal-division presumption, not community property), the 18-month no-fault separation ground, best-interest custody with a joint-custody presumption, and the marital presumption of paternity

6Practice the MPT under strict 90-minute limits — it is 20% of the score and is closed-universe, so points come from following the task instructions and organizing the provided file and library, not from outside law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Arkansas Bar Exam?

Arkansas administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) and requires a scaled score of 270 out of 400 to pass. The score combines the MBE (weighted 50%), the MEE essays (30%), and the MPT tasks (20%). Because Arkansas uses the UBE, a passing score can be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions, subject to each state's own minimum score and requirements.

How is the Arkansas Bar Exam structured?

The exam is given over two days. Day 1 is the written portion: six 30-minute Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) essays and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) tasks. Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions of 100 questions each. The exam is offered the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July.

What subjects are tested on the Arkansas Bar Exam?

The MBE tests seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE essays add Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). Applicants should also know Arkansas distinctions such as modified comparative fault, fact pleading, and equitable distribution.

What Arkansas-specific law should I know for the bar exam?

Key Arkansas distinctions include modified comparative fault (Ark. Code § 16-64-122 bars recovery when the plaintiff's fault equals or exceeds the defendant's), fact pleading under the Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure (stricter than federal notice pleading), the Rule 4 120-day service window and Rule 12 20-day answer period, unified circuit courts under Amendment 80, a race-notice recording act, nonjudicial foreclosure, equitable distribution of marital property, and an 18-month no-fault divorce ground.

How much does the Arkansas Bar Exam cost?

The application fee for the Arkansas Bar Examination is $1,000 for first-time takers, paid to the Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners. Applicants must also pass the MPRE (minimum score 85) and complete a character-and-fitness investigation. Commercial bar prep courses typically cost an additional $2,000 to $4,000.

Is Arkansas switching to the NextGen Bar Exam?

As of 2026, Arkansas has not announced a transition date to the NextGen Bar Exam and continues to administer the legacy Uniform Bar Examination (MBE, MEE, and MPT). A passing Arkansas UBE score remains valid for transfer to other UBE jurisdictions for 36 months. Candidates should monitor the Arkansas State Board of Law Examiners for any future NextGen announcements.

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