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Key Facts: TN Bar Exam

270/400

Minimum UBE Passing Score

NCBE / Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

$495

Application Fee

Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

50% / 30% / 20%

MBE / MEE / MPT Weight

Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

July 2027

First NextGen UBE Administration in TN

NCBE / Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

82

Minimum MPRE Scaled Score

Tennessee Board of Law Examiners

100+

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The Tennessee Bar Exam requires a combined UBE scaled score of 270 out of 400, portable to other UBE states. The legacy UBE (administered through February 2027) has three parts: the MBE (200 multiple-choice questions, 50% of score), the MEE (essay questions, 30%), and 2 MPTs (lawyering-skills tasks, 20%). Beginning July 2027, Tennessee transitions to the NextGen UBE, which replaces stand-alone essays with integrated question sets testing eight foundational doctrinal subjects (Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & constitutional protections, Evidence, Real Property, Torts) plus foundational lawyering skills, with Family Law and Trusts & Estates appearing in skills questions. Tennessee distinctions include modified comparative fault with a 50% bar from McIntyre v. Balentine, the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure, and Tennessee family law. The application fee is $495 and applicants must also pass the MPRE (minimum scaled score 82).

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1A Tennessee plaintiff is injured in a car crash. At trial, the jury finds the plaintiff 50% at fault and the defendant 50% at fault, with total damages of $100,000. Under Tennessee's modified comparative fault doctrine adopted in McIntyre v. Balentine, how much may the plaintiff recover?
A.Nothing, because the plaintiff's fault is not less than the defendant's fault
B.$100,000, because the parties are equally responsible
C.$50,000, reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault
D.$50,000, but only if the defendant acted recklessly
Explanation: In McIntyre v. Balentine, 833 S.W.2d 52 (Tenn. 1992), the Tennessee Supreme Court adopted modified comparative fault with a 50% bar. A plaintiff may recover only if the plaintiff's fault is LESS THAN the fault attributable to the defendant(s) — that is, 49% or less. A plaintiff who is 50% (or more) at fault recovers nothing.
2Under Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 3, when is a civil action 'commenced' for purposes of tolling the statute of limitations?
A.When the summons is served on the defendant
B.When the complaint is filed with the court, whether or not process issues
C.When the defendant files an answer
D.When the clerk issues the summons
Explanation: Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 3 provides that an action is commenced — and the statute of limitations is tolled — upon the filing of the complaint, whether or not process is then issued or served. This differs from the common requirement of service. However, if process is not served within 90 days of issuance, the plaintiff must obtain new process within one year to rely on the original filing date.
3A federal court sitting in diversity in the Eastern District of Tennessee must decide whether to apply a Tennessee substantive tort rule or a conflicting federal common-law rule. Which doctrine governs the court's choice?
A.The full faith and credit clause
B.The Younger abstention doctrine
C.The Erie doctrine, requiring the federal court to apply state substantive law
D.The Rooker-Feldman doctrine
Explanation: Under Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins, 304 U.S. 64 (1938), a federal court sitting in diversity must apply the substantive law of the forum state — here, Tennessee — while applying federal procedural rules. There is no general federal common law on matters of state substantive tort law.
4An out-of-state manufacturer ships a defective product into Tennessee, where it injures a Tennessee consumer. The consumer sues in Tennessee state court. Under the Tennessee long-arm statute (Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-2-214) and constitutional due process, may a Tennessee court exercise personal jurisdiction?
A.No, because the manufacturer has no physical presence in Tennessee
B.Yes, automatically, because any injury in Tennessee confers general jurisdiction
C.No, because long-arm jurisdiction requires the defendant's consent
D.Yes, if the manufacturer purposefully directed the product into Tennessee and the claim arises from that contact
Explanation: Tennessee's long-arm statute reaches to the full extent permitted by federal due process. Under International Shoe and World-Wide Volkswagen, specific jurisdiction exists when a defendant purposefully avails itself of the forum (e.g., by directing products there) and the claim arises out of those contacts. A manufacturer that purposefully ships products into Tennessee that injure a resident there is subject to specific jurisdiction.
5On the NextGen Bar Exam's integrated questions, an examinee is presented with a client memo, a statute, and two cases, and asked to identify the controlling rule and apply it to the client's facts. Which foundational lawyering skill is primarily being tested?
A.Legal research and analysis applying authority to facts
B.Negotiation and dispute resolution
C.Client relationship management
D.Drafting a corporate merger agreement
Explanation: The NextGen Bar Exam blends doctrinal knowledge with foundational lawyering skills. Identifying the controlling rule from supplied authorities and applying it to a client's facts tests legal research, issue spotting, and analysis — core skills the NCBE measures through integrated question sets that supply the relevant legal resources.
6A buyer and seller orally agree on the sale of 500 custom-manufactured widgets for $20,000. The seller begins manufacturing the goods, which are not suitable for sale to others. The buyer repudiates. Under UCC Article 2, is the oral contract enforceable despite the Statute of Frauds?
A.No, because all contracts for goods over $500 must be in writing without exception
B.Yes, under the specially manufactured goods exception, because the seller has substantially begun their manufacture
C.No, because oral contracts are never enforceable for custom goods
D.Yes, but only if the buyer signed a memorandum
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-201(3)(a), the Statute of Frauds does not bar enforcement of a contract for specially manufactured goods not suitable for sale to others in the ordinary course of the seller's business, where the seller has made a substantial beginning of their manufacture or commitments for their procurement before notice of repudiation.
7A merchant buyer sends a purchase order; the merchant seller responds with an acknowledgment that adds a new term requiring arbitration of disputes. Neither party objects. Under UCC § 2-207, does the arbitration term become part of the contract?
A.Yes, automatically, because the seller's response controls
B.No additional term ever becomes part of a contract between merchants
C.It becomes part of the contract unless it materially alters the deal, the offer limited acceptance to its terms, or notice of objection is given
D.Only if the buyer expressly signs the acknowledgment
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-207(2), between merchants, additional terms in an acceptance become part of the contract unless (a) the offer expressly limits acceptance to its terms, (b) the new term materially alters the contract, or (c) objection is given within a reasonable time. Whether an arbitration clause 'materially alters' the deal is frequently litigated, but the analytical framework is § 2-207(2).
8A homeowner promises a contractor a $5,000 bonus to complete construction by a certain date, after the contractor is already contractually bound to finish by that date. The contractor finishes on time and demands the bonus. Under the pre-existing duty rule, is the bonus promise enforceable?
A.Yes, because the contractor performed the work
B.No, because construction contracts cannot be modified
C.Yes, because any promise supported by performance is enforceable
D.No, because the contractor was already legally obligated to perform that same duty
Explanation: Under the common-law pre-existing duty rule, a promise to perform a duty one is already legally obligated to perform is not valid consideration. Because the contractor was already bound to finish by the deadline, the additional bonus promise lacks consideration and is unenforceable absent new consideration or an applicable exception (e.g., unforeseen difficulties).
9A man, intending to frighten a victim, points an unloaded gun at her and says 'I'm going to shoot you.' The victim reasonably believes the gun is loaded and fears imminent harmful contact. No contact occurs. Which intentional tort has the man most likely committed?
A.Assault
B.Battery
C.False imprisonment
D.Intentional infliction of emotional distress only
Explanation: Assault is an intentional act that causes a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact. The victim's reasonable belief that the gun is loaded, combined with the threat, creates apprehension of imminent contact even though the gun is unloaded and no contact occurs. The defendant's apparent present ability supports assault.
10In a Tennessee negligence action, the jury finds the plaintiff 30% at fault and the defendant 70% at fault, with total damages of $200,000. Applying McIntyre v. Balentine, what is the plaintiff's recovery?
A.$200,000, the full amount of damages
B.$140,000, the damages reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault
C.Nothing, because the plaintiff bears some fault
D.$60,000, the portion of fault attributable to the plaintiff
Explanation: Under Tennessee's modified comparative fault rule, a plaintiff whose fault is less than 50% recovers damages reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault. Here, the plaintiff is 30% at fault, so recovery is $200,000 reduced by 30% = $140,000.

About the TN Bar Exam

The Tennessee Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which Tennessee has administered since February 2019. The two-day exam combines the 200-question Multistate Bar Examination (MBE, 50%), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE, 30%), and two Multistate Performance Tests (MPT, 20%) for a combined scaled score out of 400. A passing score of 270 is required and is portable to other UBE jurisdictions. Tennessee is a NextGen UBE adopter: it accepts transferred NextGen scores beginning July 2026, administers the legacy UBE through February 2027, and first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

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

Passing Score

270/400 (UBE combined scaled score)

Exam Fee

$495 (Tennessee Board of Law Examiners)

TN Bar Exam Content Outline

16%

Civil Procedure (incl. Tennessee Rules)

Federal civil procedure (Erie, diversity, personal jurisdiction, pleadings, summary judgment, preclusion) plus Tennessee distinctions: Rule 3 commencement upon filing, the Tennessee long-arm statute (§ 20-2-214) reaching the limit of due process, and Tennessee court structure (Circuit, Chancery, General Sessions)

16%

Torts (incl. TN Comparative Fault)

Negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, products liability, defamation, premises liability; Tennessee modified comparative fault with the 50% bar adopted in McIntyre v. Balentine (1992) and the corresponding move to several liability

13%

Contracts & UCC

Offer and acceptance, consideration, Statute of Frauds, parol evidence, third-party beneficiaries, UCC Article 2 (firm offers, battle of the forms, cover), Article 9 secured transactions, and remedies

15%

Criminal Law & Constitutional Protections

Homicide (including felony murder and depraved-heart), theft crimes, inchoate offenses, defenses, and the constitutional protections of accused persons: Fourth Amendment searches and seizures, Miranda, and the Sixth Amendment right to counsel

10%

Constitutional Law

Commerce Clause and dormant Commerce Clause, First Amendment (speech, establishment), equal protection scrutiny tiers, separation of powers and nondelegation, spending power, and justiciability/standing

10%

Evidence

Relevance, hearsay and exceptions, party admissions, character and impeachment evidence, privileges, lay and expert opinion (Daubert), and the best evidence rule under the Federal Rules of Evidence

9%

Real Property

Estates and future interests, defeasible fees, concurrent estates, recording acts, easements and covenants, landlord-tenant, mortgages and foreclosure, and adverse possession

11%

Business Associations + Family Law & Estates

Corporations, LLCs, partnerships, agency and fiduciary duties; Tennessee family law (equitable distribution, four alimony types, irreconcilable-differences divorce) and trusts & estates, tested on the NextGen exam through skills questions with supplied authority

How to Pass the TN Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 270/400 (UBE combined scaled score)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE)
  • Exam fee: $495

Keys to Passing

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

TN Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Memorize Tennessee's comparative fault rule precisely: under McIntyre v. Balentine, a plaintiff recovers only if their fault is LESS THAN 50% (the 50% bar); at exactly 50% or more the plaintiff recovers nothing, and damages are otherwise reduced by the plaintiff's percentage of fault
2Know that Tennessee Rule of Civil Procedure 3 commences an action and tolls the statute of limitations when the complaint is FILED — but the plaintiff must obtain issuance and service of process (or new process within one year) to keep the benefit of that filing date
3For Tennessee family law, distinguish equitable distribution (fair, not necessarily equal — Tennessee is NOT a community property state) and the four alimony types: rehabilitative (preferred), alimony in futuro, transitional, and alimony in solido
4Since the MBE is 50% of your UBE score, prioritize high-volume MBE practice — aim for 1,500+ questions across all seven subjects and review every wrong answer's rule
5For NextGen prep (July 2027+), practice applying supplied statutes and cases to facts rather than memorizing every rule; Family Law and Trusts & Estates are tested only in skills questions where the authority is provided
6Lock in the logistics: the Tennessee application fee is $495, the passing score is 270, and you must separately pass the MPRE with a scaled score of at least 82

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Tennessee Bar Exam?

Tennessee requires a combined UBE scaled score of 270 out of 400 to pass. The score is weighted MBE 50%, MEE 30%, and MPT 20%. Because Tennessee administers the Uniform Bar Examination, a passing score of 270 or higher is portable and may be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions, subject to each state's own rules and time limits.

How is the Tennessee Bar Exam structured?

Through February 2027, Tennessee administers the legacy UBE over two days. Day 1 consists of the Multistate Essay Examination (six 30-minute essays) and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Tests (MPTs). Day 2 is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions. The exam is given in late February and late July each year.

Is Tennessee adopting the NextGen Bar Exam, and when?

Yes. Tennessee is a NextGen UBE adopter. It accepts transferred NextGen UBE scores beginning with the July 2026 administration, continues to administer the legacy UBE through February 2027, and first administers the NextGen UBE in July 2027. The Tennessee Supreme Court will set the minimum passing standard for the NextGen exam by no later than August 31, 2026.

What subjects does the NextGen Bar Exam test?

From July 2026 through February 2028, the NextGen UBE tests eight foundational doctrinal subjects: Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law and constitutional protections of accused persons, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. It also assesses foundational lawyering skills (legal research, writing, issue spotting, analysis, investigation, client counseling, and negotiation). Family Law and Trusts & Estates appear only in skills-focused questions for which the relevant authority is provided.

What Tennessee-specific law should I know for the bar exam?

Key Tennessee distinctions include modified comparative fault with a 50% bar from McIntyre v. Balentine (a plaintiff recovers only if less than 50% at fault), the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure (Rule 3 commences an action and tolls the statute of limitations upon filing the complaint), the Tennessee long-arm statute reaching the full extent of due process, and Tennessee family law (equitable distribution and four types of alimony: rehabilitative, in futuro, transitional, and in solido).

How should I prepare for the Tennessee Bar Exam?

Plan 8-10 weeks of full-time study (350-500 hours). Master the seven MBE subjects first, then drill the MEE essay subjects and Tennessee distinctions. Complete at least 1,500 MBE-style practice questions, write timed essays in IRAC format, and practice both MPTs under exam conditions. Pass the MPRE (minimum scaled score 82) and, if testing in or after July 2027, practice the NextGen integrated question format that blends doctrine with lawyering skills.