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Key Facts: MEE Exam

6 essays

MEE Length

NCBE

30 min

Per Essay

NCBE

3 hours

Total Time

NCBE

~30%

Share of UBE Score

NCBE

3.9-4.2

Avg Essay Score

Out of 6

July 2026

4 Subjects Removed

NCBE Announcement

The MEE (Multistate Essay Examination) is six 30-minute essays totaling 3 hours, written on the second day of the UBE. Subjects rotate from a pool of 12+ including Business Associations, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, Torts, and Criminal Procedure. Jurisdictions scale raw MEE scores and weight them at ~30% of the UBE total. Average essay scores typically fall between 3.9 and 4.2 on the 1-6 scale. Effective July 2026, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions are removed.

Sample MEE Practice Questions

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1A principal authorizes an agent to sell a single tractor for at least $40,000. The agent signs a contract selling the tractor for $35,000. Is the principal bound to the buyer?
A.Yes, because the agent had apparent authority to sell the tractor
B.No, because the agent exceeded the express limit on actual authority and the buyer cannot rely on apparent authority absent a manifestation by the principal
C.Yes, because principals are always liable for the acts of their agents within the general scope of employment
D.No, because all agency contracts must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds
Explanation: Actual authority is bounded by the principal's express instructions; selling below $40,000 exceeded that limit. Apparent authority requires a manifestation by the principal to the third party that the agent has authority — silent internal instructions do not create apparent authority. Without such a manifestation here, the principal is not bound. This is a classic MEE Agency issue (Restatement (Third) of Agency §§2.01-2.03).
2A general partnership has three partners. One partner, without informing the others, signs a contract in the partnership's name to purchase inventory of a type the partnership regularly buys. Is the partnership bound?
A.No, because all partners must consent to contracts
B.Yes, because each partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business and the act apparently carries on the business in the usual way
C.Yes, but only if the other partners later ratify the contract
D.No, because a partner has no authority to bind the partnership without express authorization
Explanation: Under RUPA §301(1), every partner is an agent of the partnership for the purpose of its business, and any act of a partner for apparently carrying on in the ordinary course of business binds the partnership unless the partner had no authority and the third party knew or had received notice. Purchasing inventory of a type regularly bought is ordinary-course business.
3A corporation is sued by a creditor seeking to hold its sole shareholder personally liable. The creditor must establish which of the following to pierce the corporate veil?
A.Only that the corporation is insolvent
B.That the shareholder dominated the corporation and used the corporate form to perpetrate a fraud or injustice
C.That the corporation failed to hold an annual meeting
D.That the shareholder personally guaranteed the debt
Explanation: Veil-piercing requires (1) unity of interest/domination such that the corporation is the shareholder's alter ego AND (2) using the corporate form to perpetrate fraud or work an injustice. Insolvency alone is insufficient; missing one meeting is not enough; a personal guarantee creates direct liability, not piercing.
4A director of a Delaware corporation learns that the corporation is about to lease real estate it needs for expansion. The director quietly buys the property personally and resells it to the corporation at a profit, after full disclosure to the board, which approves. What is the director's exposure?
A.Strictly liable; corporate opportunity doctrine is absolute
B.Liable for breach of duty of loyalty unless disinterested directors approved after full disclosure and the deal is fair
C.No liability because the director disclosed the transaction
D.Liable only if the corporation suffered actual damages exceeding 10% of net worth
Explanation: This is both a corporate-opportunity and self-dealing analysis. Under DGCL §144 and the duty of loyalty, an interested-director transaction is voidable unless cleansed by (a) disinterested-director approval after full disclosure, (b) disinterested-shareholder approval after full disclosure, or (c) entire fairness. Disclosure plus disinterested approval cleanses, but the deal must still be fair if challenged.
5Which of the following best states the business judgment rule?
A.Directors are liable for any decision that turns out badly
B.Courts will not second-guess a business decision made by disinterested, informed directors acting in good faith and in what they believe to be the corporation's best interest
C.The rule applies only to publicly traded corporations
D.The rule shields directors from liability for breach of the duty of loyalty
Explanation: The business judgment rule is a presumption that disinterested directors who are informed and act in good faith and in the honest belief that an action is in the corporation's best interest are protected. It does NOT shield duty-of-loyalty breaches and is rebutted by showing self-dealing, lack of good faith, or gross negligence in becoming informed.
6A shareholder owns 1% of a corporation and wants to sue the board for breach of fiduciary duty. Before filing a derivative suit, the shareholder must generally do what?
A.Notify the SEC
B.Make a demand on the board to bring the suit, or plead with particularity facts showing demand would be futile
C.Obtain approval from 51% of shareholders
D.Post a $1 million bond
Explanation: Under Delaware law and MBCA §7.42, before a derivative suit, the shareholder must make a written demand on the board to take the requested action, unless demand would be futile (Aronson/Rales test in Delaware). The demand requirement gives the board the first opportunity to remedy the alleged wrong.
7A limited partnership has one general partner (a corporation) and several limited partners. A limited partner participates in day-to-day management. Under RULPA's older 'control rule,' what was the consequence?
A.The limited partner became a general partner for all purposes
B.The limited partner could be liable to third parties who transacted with the partnership reasonably believing the limited partner was a general partner
C.The partnership automatically dissolved
D.Nothing — limited partners can always participate in management
Explanation: Under older RULPA, a limited partner who participated in 'control' could lose limited liability — but only to creditors who reasonably believed the LP was a general partner. ULPA (2001) abolished the control rule entirely, giving limited partners full liability shield regardless of participation. MEE often tests both versions; the answer here reflects the more nuanced traditional rule.
8A member of a member-managed LLC, without authorization, signs a contract in the LLC's name far outside the LLC's ordinary business. Is the LLC bound?
A.Yes, because all members of a member-managed LLC are agents with unlimited authority
B.No, because acts outside the ordinary course of business require authorization from all members under RULLCA
C.Yes, because LLCs are bound by all member contracts
D.No, because LLCs cannot enter contracts
Explanation: Under RULLCA §301, members of a member-managed LLC are agents for ordinary-course business only. Acts outside the ordinary course require consent of all members. This mirrors partnership-law principles and is heavily tested on the MEE Business Associations essay.
9A general partner under RUPA is personally liable for partnership obligations. When may a creditor enforce a partnership judgment against an individual partner's assets?
A.Immediately, before any attempt to collect from the partnership
B.Only after the creditor has obtained a judgment against the partnership and either the partnership is unable to satisfy it or other RUPA §307 conditions are met
C.Only if the partner consents in writing
D.Never; partnership debts are non-recourse
Explanation: RUPA §307(d) requires creditors to first exhaust partnership assets (or show futility/insolvency/consent) before pursuing individual partners. Although partners are jointly and severally liable, this 'exhaustion' rule channels collection to partnership assets first.
10An undisclosed principal hires an agent to buy goods. The agent contracts in his own name with a seller who does not know the principal exists. Who is liable on the contract?
A.Only the agent
B.Only the principal
C.Both the agent and the principal; the seller may elect
D.Neither party
Explanation: With an undisclosed principal, the agent is personally liable on the contract (because the third party believed it was contracting with the agent), AND the previously undisclosed principal can be held liable once the third party discovers the principal. The third party generally elects which party to pursue (Restatement (Third) of Agency §6.03).

About the MEE Exam

The Multistate Essay Examination is the essay component of the Uniform Bar Examination, administered by NCBE and given by 41+ jurisdictions. Examinees write six 30-minute essays across 12+ legal subjects. Starting July 2026, NCBE is removing Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions from the MEE to align with NextGen.

Questions

6 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours total

Passing Score

Set by jurisdiction (typical avg 3.9-4.2 / 6)

Exam Fee

Included in jurisdiction bar exam fee (NCBE)

MEE Exam Content Outline

~14%

Business Associations

Agency, partnership, corporations, LLCs, piercing the veil, fiduciary duties

~14%

Constitutional Law

State action, scrutiny tiers, dormant Commerce Clause, takings, speech

~14%

Contracts (incl. UCC Article 2)

Formation, defenses, parol evidence, SoF, mistake, misrepresentation, remedies

~14%

Real Property

Concurrent estates, easements, deeds, recording acts, mortgages, landlord-tenant

~12%

Evidence

Hearsay exceptions, character evidence, impeachment, privileges

~12%

Civil Procedure

Jurisdiction, venue, Erie doctrine, preclusion (Conflict of Laws removed July 2026)

~12%

Secured Transactions (UCC Art. 9)

Attachment, perfection, priority, default — removed from MEE July 2026

~8%

Criminal Procedure

4th Amendment exclusionary rule, Miranda, 6th Amendment counsel

How to Pass the MEE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Set by jurisdiction (typical avg 3.9-4.2 / 6)
  • Exam length: 6 questions
  • Time limit: 3 hours total
  • Exam fee: Included in jurisdiction bar exam fee

Keys to Passing

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

MEE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize rule statements word-for-word for high-frequency subjects (Civ Pro, Evidence, Con Law, Contracts)
2Practice 5-minute issue-spotting outlines before writing any essay — issue identification drives 50% of MEE points
3Time yourself at exactly 30 minutes per essay; running over costs points on later questions
4Read at least 30 NCBE released MEE questions and model answers before test day
5Use our AI tutor to drill rule statements and walk through tricky issue-spotting on Business Associations and UCC questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the MEE scored?

Each MEE essay is graded by jurisdiction bar examiners on a 1-6 scale (some use 1-5 or 1-10). Raw essay scores are then scaled to the MBE and combined into the UBE total score on a 400-point scale. The MEE accounts for approximately 30% of the UBE score. Average essay scores in most jurisdictions fall between 3.9 and 4.2 out of 6.

What subjects are tested on the MEE?

The MEE draws from 12+ subjects: Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Conflict of Laws, Constitutional Law, Contracts (and UCC Article 2), Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Family Law, Real Property, Torts, Trusts and Estates, and UCC Article 9 (Secured Transactions). Effective July 2026, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions are removed from the MEE.

How long is each MEE essay?

Examinees have 30 minutes per essay and write 6 essays in a single 3-hour session. Most successful essays are 1.5 to 3 pages handwritten or 400-700 words typed. Time management is critical — spend 5-8 minutes outlining issues and 22-25 minutes writing.

What changes to the MEE in July 2026?

NCBE announced that effective July 2026, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions will no longer be tested on the MEE. From July 2026 through February 2028, Family Law and Trusts & Estates will continue to be tested through the MPT. This aligns the MEE with the NextGen UBE content scope.

How should I structure an MEE essay answer?

Use IRAC: state the Issue, articulate the controlling Rule, Apply the rule to the facts, and reach a Conclusion. Lead each section with the issue as a heading. Quote controlling language from the facts when applying the rule. Graders reward clear rule statements and thorough application — not just the right conclusion.

Which MEE subjects appear most frequently?

Historically, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Constitutional Law, and Contracts appear on nearly every MEE administration. Business Associations and Real Property appear on most. After July 2026, expect heavier rotation through the remaining 8 subjects since 4 are removed.

Is the MEE the same in every UBE jurisdiction?

Yes. NCBE drafts and provides identical MEE essays to all UBE jurisdictions on the same test date. Jurisdictions grade the essays locally, but the questions and subject pool are uniform across all UBE states.