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Key Facts: MN Bar Exam

260/400

Minimum Passing UBE Score

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners

200

MBE Questions (Day 2)

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners

6 MEE + 2 MPT

Written Components (Day 1)

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners

50/30/20

MBE / MEE / MPT Weighting

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners

$600

Application Fee (first-time/repeater)

Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners (2026)

100+

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The Minnesota Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and requires a passing scaled score of 260 out of 400, one of the lowest cut scores nationwide. The UBE is weighted MBE 50%, MEE 30%, and MPT 20%. Day 1 (Tuesday) consists of 2 MPTs in the morning and 6 MEE essays in the afternoon; Day 2 (Wednesday) is the 200-question MBE in two 3-hour sessions. The score is portable to other UBE states. Minnesota uses the current UBE through February 2027 and adopts the NextGen UBE beginning July 2027.

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1A plaintiff from Iowa sues a defendant from Minnesota in federal court in Minnesota, alleging a state-law breach of contract and seeking $90,000 in damages. The defendant moves to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. How should the court rule?
A.Deny the motion, because diversity of citizenship exists and the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000
B.Dismiss, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000
C.Dismiss, because there is no federal question presented
D.Deny the motion, because both parties consented to federal jurisdiction by filing
Explanation: Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, diversity jurisdiction requires complete diversity of citizenship and an amount in controversy exceeding $75,000. The plaintiff (Iowa) and defendant (Minnesota) are diverse, and $90,000 exceeds the threshold, so jurisdiction is proper.
2A corporation incorporated in Delaware with its principal place of business in Minnesota is sued in federal court. For diversity purposes, of which state(s) is the corporation a citizen?
A.Delaware only
B.Minnesota only
C.Both Delaware and Minnesota
D.Whichever state the plaintiff selects
Explanation: Under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(c)(1), a corporation is a citizen of both its state of incorporation and the state of its principal place of business. The 'nerve center' test of Hertz Corp. v. Friend (2010) locates the principal place of business at corporate headquarters.
3A federal court sitting in diversity must decide which law governs the substantive issues in a tort case. Under the Erie doctrine, what law applies?
A.Federal common law developed by the federal courts
B.Whichever state's law produces the most equitable result
C.A uniform body of federal substantive law applicable nationwide
D.The substantive law of the state in which the federal court sits, including its choice-of-law rules
Explanation: Under Erie R.R. Co. v. Tompkins (1938), a federal court sitting in diversity applies the substantive law of the forum state. Klaxon Co. v. Stentor (1941) adds that the federal court also applies the forum state's choice-of-law rules.
4A defendant who has never set foot in the forum state operated a website that knowingly shipped products to thousands of customers in that state. A buyer there sues for a product defect. Which test determines whether the forum may exercise personal jurisdiction?
A.Whether the defendant has minimum contacts such that suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice
B.Whether the defendant is physically present and served within the state
C.Whether the plaintiff resides in the forum state
D.Whether the defendant has consented in writing to jurisdiction
Explanation: International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945) established that a nonresident defendant is subject to personal jurisdiction where it has minimum contacts with the forum such that the suit does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice. Purposefully shipping goods into the state and a claim arising from that activity support specific jurisdiction.
5A plaintiff files a complaint in federal court. The defendant believes the complaint, even if true, states no legally cognizable claim. Which motion should the defendant file?
A.A motion for summary judgment under Rule 56
B.A motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6)
C.A motion for judgment as a matter of law under Rule 50
D.A motion for a more definite statement under Rule 12(e)
Explanation: A Rule 12(b)(6) motion tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint, accepting well-pleaded facts as true. Under Bell Atlantic v. Twombly and Ashcroft v. Iqbal, the complaint must allege a plausible claim for relief.
6After a final judgment on the merits in a contract suit, the same plaintiff sues the same defendant again on the identical claim. What doctrine bars the second suit?
A.Issue preclusion (collateral estoppel)
B.The law-of-the-case doctrine
C.Claim preclusion (res judicata)
D.The doctrine of laches
Explanation: Claim preclusion (res judicata) bars relitigation of the same claim between the same parties after a valid, final judgment on the merits. It applies to the claim actually litigated and any claim that could have been raised in the first action.
7A plaintiff sues in Minnesota state court under the Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 4.03 governs service on an individual defendant. Which method generally satisfies personal service under the Minnesota rules?
A.Mailing a copy of the summons by ordinary first-class mail only
B.Emailing the summons to any address associated with the defendant
C.Posting the summons on the courthouse door for 30 days
D.Delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the defendant personally or leaving it at the defendant's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion residing there
Explanation: Minnesota Rule of Civil Procedure 4.03(a) authorizes personal service on an individual by delivering a copy of the summons and complaint to the person, or by leaving a copy at the individual's usual place of abode with a person of suitable age and discretion then residing there. This mirrors but is governed independently from FRCP 4.
8Congress enacts a statute regulating the sale of firearms that have moved across state lines. A challenger argues Congress lacks authority. Which enumerated power most directly supports the statute?
A.The Necessary and Proper Clause standing alone
B.The Commerce Clause power to regulate interstate commerce
C.The Taxing and Spending Clause
D.The Tenth Amendment
Explanation: The Commerce Clause (Art. I, § 8, cl. 3) empowers Congress to regulate the channels and instrumentalities of interstate commerce and activities substantially affecting it. Goods that have moved in interstate commerce fall squarely within this power under United States v. Lopez and Gonzales v. Raich.
9A state law prohibits all door-to-door political canvassing without a permit issued at the discretion of the chief of police. A canvasser challenges the law under the First Amendment. What is the most likely result?
A.The law is unconstitutional because it is an unbridled prior restraint on protected speech with no definite standards
B.The law is valid because canvassing is conduct, not speech
C.The law is valid as a reasonable time, place, and manner restriction
D.The law is unconstitutional only if applied to commercial canvassers
Explanation: A licensing scheme that vests unbridled discretion in an official to permit or deny protected expression is an unconstitutional prior restraint. Under Watchtower Bible & Tract Society v. Village of Stratton (2002), permit requirements that grant standardless discretion over political canvassing violate the First Amendment.
10A state statute classifies people by gender, granting a benefit only to women. Under equal protection analysis, which standard of review applies?
A.Rational basis review
B.Strict scrutiny requiring a narrowly tailored means to a compelling interest
C.Intermediate scrutiny requiring the classification to be substantially related to an important government interest
D.No review, because gender is a permissible classification
Explanation: Gender-based classifications receive intermediate scrutiny: the government must show the classification is substantially related to an important governmental interest and must provide an 'exceedingly persuasive justification' under United States v. Virginia (1996).

About the MN Bar Exam

The Minnesota Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE), administered by the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners since 2014. It is given over two days: Day 1 features two Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs) in the morning and six Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) questions in the afternoon, and Day 2 consists of the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). Minnesota requires a scaled UBE score of 260 out of 400 — one of the lower cut scores in the country — and the resulting score is portable to other UBE jurisdictions.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

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

Passing Score

260/400 (UBE scaled score)

Exam Fee

$600 (first-time/repeater); $1,050 (attorneys) (Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners)

MN Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Core Subjects

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination tests Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts; it accounts for half of the total UBE score

30%

MEE Essay Subjects

Six Multistate Essay Examination questions can test Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9) in addition to the seven MBE subjects

20%

MPT Performance Tasks

Two 90-minute Multistate Performance Tests assess fundamental lawyering skills using a closed universe of facts and law to draft memos, briefs, contracts, and client communications

15%

Civil Procedure (MBE + Minnesota)

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on the MBE plus Minnesota Rules of Civil Procedure distinctions, including Rule 4 service of process, jurisdiction, and Minnesota court practice

10%

Family Law (Minnesota Distinctions)

Minnesota no-fault divorce (irretrievable breakdown), equitable distribution of marital property (Minn. Stat. 518.58), best-interests custody (518.17), and income-shares child support (518A)

10%

Real Property & Landlord-Tenant

Estates and future interests, recording acts, easements, mortgages, and Minnesota landlord-tenant law (ch. 504B), including the prohibition on self-help eviction and the required court eviction process

5%

Torts (Minnesota Comparative Fault)

Negligence, intentional torts, strict and products liability on the MBE, plus Minnesota modified comparative fault (Minn. Stat. 604.01) barring recovery when the plaintiff's fault is greater than the defendant's

How to Pass the MN Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 260/400 (UBE scaled score)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 2 MPTs + 6 MEE essays; Day 2: 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $600 (first-time/repeater); $1,050 (attorneys)

Keys to Passing

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

MN Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize the MBE — at 50% of the score, mastering the 7 subjects across 1,500+ practice questions is the single highest-yield activity, and a strong MBE can offset a weaker written score
2Practice all five MEE-only subjects (Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, Secured Transactions) because any can appear among the six essays; do not gamble by skipping a subject
3Drill the MPT as a skills exercise, not a knowledge test — the law is provided in a closed library, so focus on organizing the file, following the task memo, and finishing both tasks in the 90-minute windows
4Know the Minnesota distinctions for the written sections: no-fault divorce by irretrievable breakdown, equitable (not community-property) distribution under Minn. Stat. 518.58, and the prohibition on self-help eviction under ch. 504B
5Remember Minnesota's modified comparative fault under Minn. Stat. 604.01 — a plaintiff whose fault is greater than the defendant's is completely barred from recovery, while lesser fault merely reduces damages
6Aim for roughly 130 on each of the written and MBE halves as a benchmark, but track your combined scaled score toward the 260 cut line since the halves can balance each other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Minnesota Bar Exam?

Minnesota requires a passing scaled UBE score of 260 out of 400, which is one of the lower cut scores in the United States. Because Minnesota administers the Uniform Bar Exam, this score is portable — you may transfer it to other UBE jurisdictions, each of which sets its own minimum passing score.

How is the Minnesota Bar Exam structured?

The Minnesota Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Exam, administered over two days. Day 1 (Tuesday) consists of two Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs) in the morning and six Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) questions in the afternoon. Day 2 (Wednesday) is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) in two 3-hour sessions. The exam is offered the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July.

How are the components of the Minnesota UBE weighted?

The Uniform Bar Exam is weighted 50% MBE, 30% MEE, and 20% MPT, producing a single scaled score out of 400. You do not need to pass each section separately — a strong MBE score can offset a weaker written score, so long as the combined scaled score reaches 260.

What does the Minnesota Bar Exam cost?

The standard application fee is $600 for first-time applicants and repeaters, and $1,050 for attorneys seeking admission. A $200 late filing fee applies to non-repeaters who file after the timely deadline, and a $100 laptop use fee applies if you take the written portions on a laptop. There is no limit on the number of retakes.

What subjects are tested on the Minnesota Bar Exam?

The MBE tests the seven core subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE essays can additionally test Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). Minnesota distinctions in family law, civil procedure, landlord-tenant, and comparative fault are valuable background but the UBE itself tests general principles.

Is Minnesota switching to the NextGen Bar Exam?

Yes. Minnesota administers the current Uniform Bar Exam through the February 2027 administration and will begin administering the NCBE's NextGen UBE in July 2027. The NextGen UBE integrates the MBE, MEE, and MPT into a shorter format emphasizing foundational lawyering skills, and Minnesota's NextGen scores will remain portable to other adopting jurisdictions.