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Key Facts: Maine Bar Exam

270

Minimum Passing UBE Score

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

200

MBE Questions (Day 2)

NCBE / Maine Board of Bar Examiners

50% / 30% / 20%

MBE / MEE / MPT Weighting

Maine Board of Bar Examiners

$800

Application Fee (never admitted)

Maine Board of Bar Examiners (2025)

July 2028

NextGen Bar Exam Start

Maine Supreme Judicial Court / Board of Bar Examiners

100+

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The Maine Bar Exam is a Uniform Bar Examination requiring a 270 scaled score. Day 1 (written): the Multistate Performance Test (2 tasks, 20% of score) and the Multistate Essay Examination (6 essays, 30%). Day 2: the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (50%) in two 3-hour sessions. The MBE tests 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. Maine-specific essay distinctions include modified comparative negligence (14 M.R.S. § 156, a 50% bar with 'just and equitable' damage reduction), the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure, the 20-year adverse-possession period, and the great-ponds doctrine. Maine adopts the NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028.

Sample Maine Bar Practice Questions

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1A pedestrian sues a driver for negligence in a Maine court. The jury finds the pedestrian was 30% at fault and the driver 70% at fault, and the total damages are $100,000. Under Maine's comparative negligence statute, 14 M.R.S. § 156, what is distinctive about how the pedestrian's recovery is reduced?
A.The jury reduces damages 'to such extent as the jury thinks just and equitable,' not necessarily by the precise percentage
B.Recovery is reduced strictly by the plaintiff's percentage of fault to exactly $70,000
C.Recovery is barred entirely because any plaintiff fault is a complete defense
D.Recovery is reduced only if the plaintiff was more than 50% at fault
Explanation: Maine's comparative negligence statute, 14 M.R.S. § 156, is unusual: it directs that damages be reduced 'to such extent as the jury thinks just and equitable having regard to the claimant's share in the responsibility,' rather than by strict mathematical proportion. This gives the jury equitable discretion. A plaintiff who is found equally at fault (50%) is barred.
2The Maine Bar Examination is administered by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners under the authority of which court?
A.The United States District Court for the District of Maine
B.The Maine Supreme Judicial Court
C.The Maine Superior Court
D.The National Conference of Bar Examiners
Explanation: The Maine Board of Bar Examiners administers the bar examination under the authority of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the state's highest court. Maine has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), and admission decisions ultimately rest with the Supreme Judicial Court.
3A person wishes to file for divorce in a Maine District Court. Which residency requirement must generally be satisfied for the court to hear the action?
A.Either party must merely intend to relocate to Maine
B.The plaintiff must have resided in Maine for at least two years
C.The plaintiff must have resided in good faith in Maine for six months before commencing the action (or the spouse must reside in Maine)
D.There is no residency requirement for divorce in Maine
Explanation: Under Maine law (19-A M.R.S. § 901), a plaintiff must generally have resided in good faith in Maine for six months before commencing a divorce action, though a Maine resident may always file if the defendant-spouse resides in Maine. This is a frequently tested family-law distinction.
4In a Maine divorce, the court must divide the spouses' property. Which approach does Maine follow?
A.Community property, dividing all marital property equally 50/50
B.Common-law dower and curtesy
C.Title-based division, awarding each asset to the spouse holding legal title
D.Equitable distribution, dividing marital property in a manner that is fair but not necessarily equal
Explanation: Maine is an equitable-distribution state (19-A M.R.S. § 953). The court divides marital property in proportions that are fair under the circumstances, considering factors such as each spouse's contribution (including as homemaker), the value of separate property set apart, and the economic circumstances of each spouse. 'Equitable' does not mean a mandatory 50/50 split.
5In Maine, what term does the law use for what most states call 'child custody,' and what is the most common arrangement ordered?
A.'Legal guardianship,' most commonly awarded solely to the mother
B.'Parental rights and responsibilities,' most commonly 'shared' between the parents
C.'Physical custody,' most commonly awarded jointly with equal time
D.'Conservatorship,' most commonly awarded to a third party
Explanation: Maine uses the term 'parental rights and responsibilities' rather than 'custody' (19-A M.R.S. § 1653). The three forms are shared, allocated, or sole. 'Shared' parental rights and responsibilities — in which parents jointly make major decisions about education, religion, and health care — is the most common arrangement.
6A claimant is injured by the alleged negligence of a Maine municipality. Under the Maine Tort Claims Act, 14 M.R.S. § 8107, within what time must the claimant generally file a written notice of claim?
A.30 days after the cause of action accrues
B.Two years after the cause of action accrues
C.365 days after the cause of action accrues
D.Six years after the cause of action accrues
Explanation: The Maine Tort Claims Act requires a written notice of claim within 365 days after the cause of action accrues (the period was extended from 180 days to one year by P.L. 2019, ch. 214). The notice must state the basis of the claim, the injury, and the damages sought. Failure to give timely notice can bar the claim.
7Maine has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination. Which combination of components and weighting correctly describes the Maine bar exam?
A.MEE and MPT only, with no MBE component
B.MBE (200 questions, 40%), 8 state essays (60%)
C.MBE only, scored out of 200
D.MBE (200 questions, 50%), MEE (6 essays, 30%), MPT (2 tasks, 20%)
Explanation: Maine administers the UBE: the Multistate Bar Examination (200 multiple-choice questions, worth 50% of the score), the Multistate Essay Examination (6 essays, 30%), and the Multistate Performance Test (2 tasks, 20%). The components are combined into a single scaled score, with 270 required to pass.
8What is the minimum scaled score required to pass the Maine Bar Examination?
A.270
B.266
C.260
D.280
Explanation: Maine requires a minimum UBE scaled score of 270 to pass, a standard set by the Board of Bar Examiners. This is on the higher end among UBE jurisdictions (some require 260 or 266). A score of 270 also satisfies the threshold for transferring a UBE score into Maine.
9Maine has announced plans to adopt the NCBE's NextGen Bar Examination. When is Maine scheduled to begin administering the NextGen exam?
A.February 2026
B.July 2026
C.July 2028
D.Maine has rejected the NextGen exam
Explanation: The Maine Supreme Judicial Court and the Board of Bar Examiners have announced that Maine will begin administering the NCBE NextGen Bar Exam beginning in July 2028. Until then, the current UBE format (MBE/MEE/MPT) remains in effect, and Maine will accept NextGen UBE scores with a minimum of 620.
10A buyer purchases land in Maine and properly records the deed. A subsequent purchaser then buys the same land from the original grantor without knowledge of the earlier sale. Under Maine's recording act (33 M.R.S. § 201), who prevails?
A.The subsequent purchaser, because Maine is a pure race jurisdiction
B.Neither, because the deeds cancel each other out
C.The subsequent purchaser, because later deeds always control
D.The first purchaser, because a properly recorded conveyance is effective against later purchasers
Explanation: Under 33 M.R.S. § 201, a duly recorded conveyance is effective against subsequent purchasers; the recording gives constructive notice. Because the first purchaser recorded, a subsequent purchaser is charged with notice and cannot qualify as a bona fide purchaser without notice. Maine protects subsequent BFPs only against PRIOR unrecorded conveyances.

About the Maine Bar Exam

The Maine Bar Examination is a two-day Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) administered by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners under the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. Day 1 consists of the Multistate Performance Test (2 tasks) and the Multistate Essay Examination (6 essays); Day 2 consists of the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination in two 3-hour sessions. The components are combined into a single scaled score, with the MBE worth 50%, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20%. Maine requires a passing scaled score of 270 and accepts transferred UBE scores. Maine has announced it will begin administering the NCBE NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

2 days (Day 1: MPT + MEE; Day 2: 200 MBE in two 3-hour sessions)

Passing Score

270 (UBE scaled score)

Exam Fee

$800 (never admitted) + NCBE fees (Maine Board of Bar Examiners (Maine Supreme Judicial Court))

Maine Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Core Subjects

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination: Civil Procedure (Erie, personal jurisdiction, FRCP), Constitutional Law, Contracts/UCC Article 2, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence (FRE), Real Property, and Torts. Worth 50% of the Maine UBE score.

30%

Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)

Six essays covering MBE subjects plus Business Associations (agency, partnership, corporations, LLCs), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). Worth 30% of the score.

20%

Multistate Performance Test (MPT)

Two closed-universe lawyering tasks using a provided File and Library; candidates draft memos, briefs, or client letters. Tests practical skills, not memorized law. Worth 20% of the score.

Maine distinctions

Maine Torts & Negligence

Maine modified comparative negligence (14 M.R.S. § 156): a 50% equal-fault bar with damages reduced 'as the jury thinks just and equitable.' Tuttle v. Raymond requires malice by clear and convincing evidence for punitive damages; strict products liability is codified at 14 M.R.S. § 221.

Maine distinctions

Maine Civil Procedure & Real Property

Maine Rules of Civil Procedure (state-court practice), long-arm statute (14 M.R.S. § 704-A), recording act (33 M.R.S. § 201), 20-year adverse possession (14 M.R.S. § 801), the great-ponds doctrine (10+ acre natural ponds), and judicial foreclosure.

Maine distinctions

Maine Family Law & Business Entities

Equitable distribution of marital property, 'parental rights and responsibilities' (shared/allocated/sole), six-month divorce residency, spousal support; Maine Business Corporation Act (Title 13-C), LLC Act (Title 31), and Probate/Trust Codes (Titles 18-C, 18-B).

How to Pass the Maine Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 270 (UBE scaled score)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: MPT + MEE; Day 2: 200 MBE in two 3-hour sessions)
  • Exam fee: $800 (never admitted) + NCBE fees

Keys to Passing

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

Maine Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Allocate study time by weight: the MBE is 50% of your score, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20% — but practice all three because a single combined scaled score determines whether you reach 270
2Learn Maine's comparative negligence rule cold: under 14 M.R.S. § 156 a plaintiff who is 50% or more at fault recovers nothing, and below that the jury reduces damages 'as it thinks just and equitable' — a Maine twist on the usual strict-percentage reduction
3Do not assume the Federal Rules govern Maine state court — study the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure (commencement under Rule 3, the 10-day jury demand under Rule 38, and 12(b)(6)/56 practice), which mirror but are not identical to the FRCP
4Memorize Maine real-property distinctions: the 20-year adverse-possession period (14 M.R.S. § 801), the recording act (33 M.R.S. § 201), the great-ponds doctrine (public rights in natural ponds of 10+ acres), and judicial foreclosure
5For Maine family law, use the correct terminology — 'parental rights and responsibilities' (shared, allocated, or sole) rather than 'custody,' equitable distribution rather than community property, and the six-month divorce residency requirement
6Practice the MPT as a timed skills exercise: read the task memo first, organize around the File and Library, and produce the requested document — points come from following instructions, not from outside law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Maine Bar Exam?

Maine requires a minimum Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) scaled score of 270 to pass, a standard set by the Maine Board of Bar Examiners. This is on the higher end among UBE jurisdictions (some require 260 or 266). A transferred UBE score of 270 or higher is also accepted for admission to the Maine bar.

How is the Maine Bar Exam structured?

The Maine Bar Exam is the two-day Uniform Bar Examination. Day 1 consists of the Multistate Performance Test (2 tasks, worth 20% of the score) and the Multistate Essay Examination (6 essays, worth 30%). Day 2 consists of the Multistate Bar Examination — 200 multiple-choice questions worth 50% — administered in two 3-hour sessions. The three components are combined into a single scaled score.

What subjects are tested on the Maine Bar Exam?

The 200-question MBE tests seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts/Sales, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE may test those subjects plus Business Associations (agency, partnership, corporations, LLCs), Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). The MPT tests practical lawyering skills.

What Maine-specific law should I know for the essays?

Although the MEE uses standardized questions, candidates should know Maine distinctions: modified comparative negligence under 14 M.R.S. § 156 (a 50% equal-fault bar, with damages reduced 'as the jury thinks just and equitable'); the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure; the long-arm statute (14 M.R.S. § 704-A); the 20-year adverse-possession period; the great-ponds doctrine; equitable distribution and 'parental rights and responsibilities' in family law; and the Maine Business Corporation Act (Title 13-C).

How much does the Maine Bar Exam cost?

Effective March 15, 2025, the application fee is $800 for applicants who have never been admitted (or were admitted less than one year), and $900 for those admitted one year or more elsewhere, plus NCBE fees (roughly $105-$550). Commercial bar-prep courses are an additional $2,000-$4,000.

Is Maine adopting the NextGen Bar Exam?

Yes. The Maine Supreme Judicial Court and the Maine Board of Bar Examiners have announced that Maine will begin administering the NCBE NextGen Bar Exam in July 2028. Until then, the current UBE format (MBE, MEE, MPT) remains in effect, and Maine accepts NextGen UBE scores with a minimum of 620.