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Key Facts: KS Bar Exam

266/400

Minimum Passing UBE Score

Kansas Board of Law Examiners / NCBE

50% / 30% / 20%

MBE / MEE / MPT Weight

NCBE Uniform Bar Examination

200

MBE Questions (Day 2)

Kansas Board of Law Examiners

$700

Filing Fee

Kansas Board of Law Examiners (2026)

July 2028

NextGen Bar Exam Launch in Kansas

NCBE

100+

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The Kansas Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), requiring a minimum scaled score of 266 out of 400. The MBE (200 multiple-choice questions) counts 50%, the MEE (six essays) counts 30%, and the MPT (two tasks) counts 20%. Day 1 is the written MEE and MPT; Day 2 is the 200-question MBE in two three-hour sessions. The MEE may test the seven MBE subjects plus Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions. Kansas-specific points include modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar (K.S.A. 60-258a), the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure (Chapter 60), equitable property division, and Kansas intestacy. Applicants need an ABA-approved JD and an 80+ MPRE score. The filing fee is $700, and Kansas adopts the NextGen exam in July 2028.

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1Kansas administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). How is the total UBE score weighted among its three components?
A.MBE 40%, MEE 40%, MPT 20%
B.MBE 60%, MEE 20%, MPT 20%
C.MBE 50%, MEE 30%, MPT 20%
D.MBE 50%, MEE 25%, MPT 25%
Explanation: On the UBE, the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) accounts for 50% of the total scaled score, the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) for 30%, and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT) for 20%. Kansas reports scores on the standard 400-point UBE scale and requires a minimum passing score of 266.
2What is the minimum passing UBE score required for admission to the Kansas bar?
A.260
B.270
C.266
D.280
Explanation: Kansas requires a minimum UBE score of 266 on the 400-point scale. A score earned in another UBE jurisdiction that meets or exceeds 266 may be transferred to Kansas within the applicable validity period, making the UBE score portable.
3A plaintiff sues a defendant in a Kansas negligence action. The jury finds the plaintiff 50% at fault and the defendant 50% at fault, with total damages of $100,000. Under Kansas's modified comparative fault statute, what may the plaintiff recover?
A.$50,000, because the plaintiff's fault is not greater than the defendant's
B.Nothing, because the plaintiff is equally at fault
C.$100,000, because comparative fault does not reduce damages in Kansas
D.$25,000, after a one-half reduction for contributory negligence
Explanation: Kansas follows modified comparative negligence under K.S.A. 60-258a with a 50% bar: a plaintiff may recover only if his or her fault is LESS THAN the combined fault of all defendants (i.e., the plaintiff's fault must not equal or exceed 50%). At exactly 50%, the plaintiff's fault is not greater than the defendant's, so recovery is permitted but reduced by the plaintiff's percentage — here, $100,000 reduced by 50% = $50,000.
4Under Federal Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2), a statement offered against an opposing party that was made by the party's own agent or employee on a matter within the scope of that relationship while it existed is:
A.Admissible as non-hearsay (an opposing party's statement)
B.Inadmissible hearsay with no applicable exception
C.Admissible only if the agent is unavailable to testify
D.Admissible only as a present sense impression
Explanation: FRE 801(d)(2)(D) classifies a statement made by a party's agent or employee, on a matter within the scope of that relationship and made during its existence, as non-hearsay when offered against that party. It is defined as 'not hearsay' rather than as an exception, so unavailability is irrelevant.
5A federal district court sitting in diversity must apply which body of law to substantive issues, under the doctrine of Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins?
A.The substantive law of the state in which the court sits, including its choice-of-law rules
B.Federal common law fashioned by the court
C.The Restatement of Torts as adopted by the American Law Institute
D.Whatever law produces the most uniform national result
Explanation: Under Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins (1938), a federal court exercising diversity jurisdiction applies federal procedural law but the substantive law of the forum state. Klaxon Co. v. Stentor (1941) adds that the federal court applies the forum state's choice-of-law rules, ensuring the outcome does not differ merely because the case is in federal court.
6A merchant sends a signed written offer to a buyer promising to hold the offer open for 60 days. No consideration is given. Under UCC § 2-205 (firm offer rule), for how long is the offer irrevocable?
A.Not at all, because no consideration was given
B.For the stated 60 days in full
C.For a reasonable time, but in no event longer than three months
D.For exactly 30 days regardless of the stated period
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-205, a signed written firm offer by a merchant is irrevocable without consideration, but the period of irrevocability may not exceed three months. Because the stated 60-day period is within three months, the offer is irrevocable for the full 60 days; if a longer period were stated, it would be capped at three months.
7Under the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure, K.S.A. Chapter 60, a defendant served with a summons and petition generally must serve a responsive pleading within how many days after service?
A.14 days
B.21 days
C.30 days
D.60 days
Explanation: K.S.A. 60-212(a) requires a defendant to serve an answer within 21 days after being served with the summons and petition, mirroring the 21-day period under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(a). Kansas's Chapter 60 civil procedure code closely tracks the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
8A police officer lawfully arrests a suspect and, incident to that arrest, searches the area within the suspect's immediate control. Under Chimel v. California, this search is justified to:
A.Protect officer safety and prevent destruction of evidence within the arrestee's reach
B.Discover evidence of any crime, regardless of relation to the arrest
C.Conduct a full inventory of the arrestee's residence
D.Search any vehicle the arrestee owns
Explanation: Under Chimel v. California (1969), a search incident to a lawful arrest is limited to the arrestee's person and the area within his immediate control — the 'grab area' — justified by the need to protect officer safety and prevent the destruction or concealment of evidence. The search may not extend to the entire premises without a warrant or other exception.
9Which standard of judicial scrutiny applies when a law classifies persons based on race under the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
A.Strict scrutiny
B.Intermediate scrutiny
C.Rational basis review
D.The undue burden standard
Explanation: Racial classifications are 'suspect' and trigger strict scrutiny under the Equal Protection Clause: the government must show the law is narrowly tailored to serve a compelling governmental interest. This is the most demanding standard of review and almost always results in the classification being struck down.
10A grantor conveys land 'to A for life, then to B and her heirs.' What interest does B hold?
A.A contingent remainder
B.A reversion
C.An executory interest
D.A vested remainder in fee simple absolute
Explanation: B holds a vested remainder in fee simple absolute. The remainder is vested because B is an identified, living person and there is no condition precedent to her taking possession other than the natural expiration of A's life estate. The words 'and her heirs' are words of limitation indicating a fee simple, not words of purchase.

About the KS Bar Exam

The Kansas Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), administered over two days. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) essays and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) tasks. Day 2 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), given in two three-hour sessions. The UBE is scored on a 400-point scale; Kansas requires a minimum passing score of 266 and accepts qualifying UBE scores transferred from other jurisdictions. Kansas plans to transition to the NextGen bar exam beginning July 2028.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

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

Passing Score

266/400 (UBE scaled score)

Exam Fee

$700 (Kansas Board of Law Examiners (Kansas Supreme Court))

KS Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Multiple-Choice (7 Subjects)

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination covers Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts (including UCC Article 2), Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence (FRE), Real Property, and Torts. It is worth 50% of the UBE score and is administered on Day 2 in two three-hour sessions of 100 questions each.

30%

MEE Essays

Six 30-minute Multistate Essay Examination questions, worth 30% of the score. The MEE may test the seven MBE subjects plus Business Associations (agency, partnership, corporations, LLCs), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9).

20%

MPT Performance Tasks

Two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test tasks, worth 20% of the score. Each task supplies a closed-universe File (facts) and Library (law) and tests fundamental lawyering skills such as fact analysis, legal analysis, and written communication rather than memorized law.

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Kansas Civil Procedure (Chapter 60)

The Kansas Code of Civil Procedure (K.S.A. Chapter 60) tracks the Federal Rules: 21-day answer period (60-212), long-arm jurisdiction (60-308), venue (60-601), and limitations periods (5 years written contract under 60-511; 2 years tort under 60-513).

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Kansas Torts (50% Comparative Fault)

Kansas applies modified comparative negligence under K.S.A. 60-258a with a 50% bar: a plaintiff whose fault equals or exceeds 50% recovers nothing, and below 50% damages are reduced proportionally. Kansas also generally abolished joint-and-several liability among defendants.

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Kansas Family & Property Law

Kansas equitably divides all property of either spouse (including premarital assets), allows no-fault divorce by incompatibility (K.S.A. 23-2701), determines custody by the best interests of the child (23-3201), and divides intestate estates one-half to the surviving spouse and one-half to descendants.

How to Pass the KS Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 266/400 (UBE scaled score)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $700

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

KS Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1The MBE is 50% of your UBE score, so prioritize it: complete at least 1,500-2,000 practice questions across all seven subjects and review every wrong answer until you understand the rule, not just the result
2Memorize Kansas's modified comparative negligence rule (K.S.A. 60-258a): a plaintiff who is 50% or more at fault recovers nothing, and below 50% damages are reduced proportionally; note that Kansas abolished joint-and-several liability among defendants
3Learn the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure (Chapter 60) where it diverges from or tracks the Federal Rules: 21-day answer period (60-212), long-arm statute (60-308), and limitations periods (5 years written contract under 60-511, 2 years tort under 60-513)
4For the MEE, drill the non-MBE subjects that frequently appear: Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9), and practice writing organized IRAC answers in 30 minutes
5On the MPT, remember everything you need is in the File and Library; practice the two 90-minute tasks for format and time management rather than memorizing law, since the MPT tests lawyering skills
6Confirm your MPRE score of 80+ is reported to the Kansas Board by the deadline (January 15 for February, June 15 for July) and submit fingerprints and waivers early so the character and fitness review does not delay your admission

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Kansas Bar Exam?

Kansas requires a minimum Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) scaled score of 266 out of 400. Because Kansas is a UBE jurisdiction, a qualifying score of 266 or higher earned in another UBE state may be transferred to Kansas within the applicable validity period, subject to satisfying all other admission requirements.

How is the Kansas Bar Exam structured?

Kansas administers the UBE over two days. Day 1 consists of six 30-minute Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) essays and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) tasks. Day 2 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) in two three-hour sessions of 100 questions each. The MBE counts 50% of the score, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20%.

What subjects are tested on the Kansas Bar Exam?

The MBE tests seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE may add Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). Kansas distinctions include the 50% comparative-fault bar, the Kansas Code of Civil Procedure, equitable property division, and Kansas intestacy.

How much does the Kansas Bar Exam cost?

The Kansas Board of Law Examiners charges a $700 filing fee for the Uniform Bar Examination, the same for first-time takers, repeaters, and attorney applicants. A late application is accepted with an additional $200 late fee through the late filing deadline (April 1 for July, November 1 for February).

Is Kansas adopting the NextGen Bar Exam?

Yes. Kansas has announced it will administer the NextGen bar exam beginning in July 2028, with the final administration of the legacy UBE scheduled for February 2028. Like the current UBE, the NextGen exam will produce a portable score that can be transferred among participating jurisdictions.

What is Kansas's comparative negligence rule on the bar exam?

Kansas follows modified comparative negligence under K.S.A. 60-258a with a 50% bar. A plaintiff may recover only if the plaintiff's fault is less than the combined fault of all defendants; if the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault, recovery is completely barred. Below 50%, damages are reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault. This differs from the 51% bar used in some states.