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Key Facts: RI Bar Exam

270/400

Minimum Passing Score (UBE)

Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners

50% / 30% / 20%

MBE / MEE / MPT Weight

NCBE Uniform Bar Examination

200

MBE Questions (Day 2)

National Conference of Bar Examiners

$975

Application Fee

Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners (2026)

5 attempts

Maximum (Non-Waivable Cap)

Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners

100+

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The Rhode Island Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), requiring a combined scaled score of 270 out of 400. It is administered over two days: Day 1 covers the Multistate Essay Examination (6 essays, 30%) and the Multistate Performance Test (2 tasks, 20%); Day 2 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE, 50%). MEE subjects are the seven MBE areas plus Business Associations (Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions were removed beginning July 2026). The application fee is $975, the exam is offered each February and July, applicants are capped at five total attempts, and Rhode Island accepts transferred UBE scores of 270+. Rhode Island will begin the NextGen UBE in July 2028.

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1Rhode Island administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). What combined scaled score, out of 400, must an applicant earn to pass the Rhode Island bar exam?
A.270
B.266
C.260
D.280
Explanation: Rhode Island, which adopted the UBE beginning with the February 2019 administration, requires a minimum combined scaled score of 270 out of 400. The same 270 threshold also governs the transfer of a UBE score earned in another jurisdiction into Rhode Island.
2On the Rhode Island UBE, how is the total scaled score weighted among the three components?
A.MBE 40%, MEE 40%, MPT 20%
B.MBE 50%, MEE 30%, MPT 20%
C.MBE 50%, MEE 25%, MPT 25%
D.MBE 60%, MEE 20%, MPT 20%
Explanation: Under the standard UBE weighting used in Rhode Island, the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) counts for 50% of the total scaled score, the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) counts for 30%, and the two-task Multistate Performance Test (MPT) counts for 20%.
3A plaintiff is injured when she slips on ice in front of a Providence storefront. Under Rhode Island's comparative negligence statute, R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4, how does the plaintiff's own fault affect her recovery?
A.Any negligence by the plaintiff completely bars recovery
B.Recovery is barred only if the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault
C.Damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault, and recovery is not barred even if she is more at fault than the defendant
D.Recovery is barred if the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault
Explanation: Rhode Island follows a PURE comparative negligence rule under R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4. The plaintiff's damages are diminished in proportion to her share of fault, but her contributory negligence never operates as a complete bar — she may recover even if she is 80% or 99% at fault, with damages reduced accordingly.
4Which court in Rhode Island is a court of general civil and criminal jurisdiction that conducts jury trials in felony cases and civil actions exceeding the District Court limit?
A.Rhode Island Supreme Court
B.Rhode Island Family Court
C.Rhode Island District Court
D.Rhode Island Superior Court
Explanation: The Rhode Island Superior Court is the state's court of general jurisdiction. It hears felony criminal cases, civil actions seeking more than $10,000, and equity matters, and it is the trial court where jury trials are held. The District Court handles smaller civil claims and misdemeanors; the Family Court handles domestic relations and juvenile matters.
5Under the Rhode Island Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure, within how many days after service of the summons and complaint must a defendant generally serve an answer?
A.20 days
B.14 days
C.10 days
D.30 days
Explanation: Rhode Island Superior Court Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a) requires a defendant to serve an answer within 20 days after service of the summons and complaint. This differs from Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a), which sets a 21-day period — a classic Rhode Island distinction tested against the federal default.
6A buyer and seller orally agree to the sale of 500 widgets for $8,000. Before any performance, the seller refuses to deliver. Under UCC Article 2 as adopted in Rhode Island, is the contract enforceable?
A.Yes, because oral contracts for goods are always enforceable
B.No, because the contract is for $500 or more and there is no writing or applicable exception satisfying the statute of frauds
C.Yes, because the price was definite
D.No, because contracts for goods require consideration of at least $1,000
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-201 (R.I. Gen. Laws § 6A-2-201), a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $500 or more is unenforceable unless evidenced by a signed writing or one of the statutory exceptions (merchant confirmation, specially manufactured goods, admission, or part performance). With a purely oral $8,000 deal and no exception, the statute of frauds bars enforcement.
7Rhode Island's statute on intestate succession, R.I. Gen. Laws Title 33, governs distribution when a decedent dies without a will. If a Rhode Island decedent dies survived by a spouse and two children of the marriage, how is the real estate generally distributed under Rhode Island law?
A.The spouse takes all real estate outright
B.The children take all real estate, and the spouse takes nothing
C.The descendants take the real estate, subject to the surviving spouse's life estate, with the spouse able to petition for an additional fee interest
D.The spouse and children share the real estate equally as tenants in common
Explanation: Rhode Island retains a distinctive intestacy scheme for real property. Under R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-1-5 and related provisions, the surviving spouse takes a life estate in the decedent's real estate, with the descendants taking the remainder; the spouse may petition the probate court for an additional estate in fee. This life-estate treatment of realty is a notable Rhode Island distinction from the share-based intestacy of the Uniform Probate Code.
8Under the Fourth Amendment, a police officer stops a vehicle for a traffic violation and develops reasonable suspicion that the driver is armed and dangerous. What may the officer lawfully do?
A.Conduct a full search of the entire vehicle for evidence of any crime
B.Search the trunk for contraband
C.Arrest the driver without probable cause
D.Order the driver and passengers out and conduct a protective frisk of persons and the passenger compartment areas within reach for weapons
Explanation: Under Terry v. Ohio and Michigan v. Long, an officer with reasonable suspicion that an occupant is armed and dangerous may order occupants out of the vehicle (Pennsylvania v. Mimms) and conduct a protective frisk of the persons and of the passenger-compartment areas within immediate reach where a weapon could be hidden. The search is limited to weapons, not a general evidentiary search.
9In a Rhode Island Superior Court civil action, a party wishes to challenge the legal sufficiency of the complaint for failure to state a claim. Which motion under the Rhode Island Rules of Civil Procedure raises this defense?
A.A motion to dismiss under Rule 12(b)(6)
B.A motion for summary judgment under Rule 56
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: Rhode Island Superior Court Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6), modeled on the federal rule, permits a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The court tests the legal sufficiency of the complaint, accepting well-pleaded allegations as true. Rhode Island courts apply a notice-pleading standard, declining to follow the federal Twombly/Iqbal plausibility gloss.
10A landowner conveys 'to A for life, then to B and her heirs.' Under the common-law and Rhode Island real property principles, what interest does B hold?
A.A contingent remainder
B.A vested remainder in fee simple absolute
C.An executory interest
D.A reversion
Explanation: B is an ascertained, living person whose interest is not subject to any condition precedent, so B holds a vested remainder. Because the grant uses 'and her heirs,' B's remainder is in fee simple absolute, taking possession automatically upon the natural termination of A's life estate.

About the RI Bar Exam

The Rhode Island Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which Rhode Island adopted beginning with the February 2019 administration. It is given over two days: Day 1 is the Multistate Essay Examination (six essays) and the Multistate Performance Test (two tasks); Day 2 is the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE). The MBE is weighted 50%, the MEE 30%, and the MPT 20%, for a combined scaled score out of 400. Rhode Island requires a 270 to pass and accepts transferred UBE scores of 270 or higher. Although the UBE tests general principles, Rhode Island essays and practice reward knowledge of Rhode Island distinctions in civil procedure, real property, family law, wills and probate, and criminal law.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

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

Passing Score

270/400 (Uniform Bar Examination)

Exam Fee

$975 (Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners, Rhode Island Supreme Court)

RI Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Core Subjects

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination covering Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts & Sales (UCC Article 2), Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts

30%

MEE Essays (incl. Business Associations)

Six Multistate Essay Examination questions drawn from the MBE subjects plus Business Associations (agency, partnerships, corporations, LLCs); standalone Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions removed from the MEE starting July 2026

20%

MPT Performance Tasks

Two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test tasks testing lawyering skills using a closed universe of provided materials (File and Library): drafting memoranda, briefs, contracts, and client letters

Distinctions

Rhode Island Civil Procedure

RI Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure (20-day answer under Rule 12(a)), the Superior/District/Family Court structure, the long-arm statute (§ 9-5-33), impleader, amendments, default, and res judicata

Distinctions

Rhode Island Real Property & Probate

10-year adverse possession (§ 34-7-1), race-notice recording, Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Condominium Act, mechanics' liens, tenancy by the entirety, municipal probate courts, and life-estate intestacy of realty

Distinctions

Rhode Island Torts, Family & Criminal Law

Pure comparative negligence (§ 9-20-4), 3-year personal-injury limitations (§ 9-1-14), recreational-use statute, wrongful death; Family Court equitable distribution and child support; RI Criminal Code degrees of murder and duty to retreat

How to Pass the RI Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 270/400 (Uniform Bar Examination)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $975

Keys to Passing

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

RI Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize the MBE: it is 50% of your UBE score, so complete 1,500+ practice questions across the seven subjects and master high-frequency topics like Evidence hearsay, Property future interests, and Civil Procedure jurisdiction
2Learn Rhode Island distinctions even though the UBE is national: pure comparative negligence (§ 9-20-4, recovery even at 99% fault), the 3-year personal-injury limitations period (§ 9-1-14), the 10-year adverse possession period (§ 34-7-1), and the 20-day Superior Court answer deadline
3Master IRAC essay structure for the MEE and budget exactly 30 minutes per essay; the six essays plus Business Associations agency/partnership/corporation rules are tested most heavily
4Practice the MPT as a timed lawyering exercise, not a memory test: it supplies all law in a File and Library, so focus on reading the task memo, organizing within 90 minutes, and following the format instructions
5Know the Rhode Island court structure for family and probate questions: the Family Court handles divorce, custody, support, and juvenile matters; decedents' estates are administered in municipal (city/town) probate courts, not a single statewide court
6Remember the 2026 changes: standalone Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions were removed from the MEE in July 2026, and Rhode Island moves to the NextGen exam in July 2028

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Rhode Island Bar Exam?

Rhode Island administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) and requires a combined scaled score of 270 out of 400 to pass. The same 270 threshold applies to applicants seeking admission by transferring a UBE score earned in another jurisdiction, provided the score is recent (generally within two years).

Is the Rhode Island Bar Exam a UBE exam?

Yes. Rhode Island adopted the Uniform Bar Examination beginning with the February 2019 administration. The UBE consists of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE, 50%), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE, 30%), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT, 20%). Rhode Island no longer writes its own state-specific essays; it uses the nationally developed UBE components, and a passing score is portable to other UBE jurisdictions.

How is the Rhode Island Bar Exam structured?

The exam is given over two days. Day 1 (Tuesday) consists of the MEE (six 30-minute essay questions) and the MPT (two 90-minute performance tasks). Day 2 (Wednesday) is the MBE: 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions. The MBE is given on the last Wednesday of February and July, with the MEE and MPT on the Tuesday before.

What subjects are tested on the Rhode Island Bar Exam?

The MBE tests Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE tests those seven subjects plus Business Associations. Beginning with the July 2026 administration, the NCBE removed Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions as standalone MEE subjects. Rhode Island candidates should still learn Rhode Island distinctions in civil procedure, property, family law, and probate for the essays and practice.

How much does the Rhode Island Bar Exam cost and how many times can I take it?

The standard application fee is $975 (attorney applicants pay $1,475). Application deadlines are generally early December for the February exam and early May for the July exam. Rhode Island caps applicants at five total examination attempts, and this cap is treated as non-waivable, so candidates should prepare thoroughly for each sitting.

Is Rhode Island switching to the NextGen bar exam?

Yes. According to the NCBE, Rhode Island will begin administering the NextGen bar examination in July 2028, with the final legacy UBE administration in February 2028. Rhode Island has indicated it will not require a separate jurisdiction-specific law component for the NextGen exam. Candidates testing through February 2028 take the current UBE format.