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Key Facts: VT Bar Exam

270/400

Minimum Passing UBE Score

Vermont Judiciary

50% / 30% / 20%

MBE / MEE / MPT Weight

NCBE Uniform Bar Examination

200

MBE Multiple-Choice Questions

Vermont Board of Bar Examiners

$300

Application Fee (2026)

Vermont Judiciary

July 2027

NextGen Bar Exam Adoption

Vermont Supreme Court

100+

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The Vermont Bar Exam is the Uniform Bar Examination, requiring a passing score of 270 out of 400. It runs two days: the MBE (200 multiple-choice questions, 50%) on one day, and the 6 MEE essays (30%) and 2 MPT tasks (20%) on the other. The MBE covers seven subjects — 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. Vermont-specific distinctions tested on essays include modified comparative negligence (12 V.S.A. § 1036, 51% bar), the Current Use program (32 V.S.A. Ch. 124), the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure (30-interrogatory cap; merged law and equity), and family law (parental rights and responsibilities, equitable distribution). Applicants need an 80+ MPRE score and complete a first-year mentorship with a Vermont attorney. Vermont adopts the NextGen Bar Exam in July 2027.

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1Vermont administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE). Which combination of components and weights correctly describes the Vermont bar exam?
A.MBE weighted 40%, written components weighted 60%, with a combined passing score of 145
B.MBE (200 questions) weighted 50%, MEE (6 essays) weighted 30%, and MPT (2 tasks) weighted 20%, with a passing score of 270
C.MBE weighted 50%, a single state essay weighted 50%, with a passing score of 266
D.MBE weighted 60%, MEE weighted 25%, and MPT weighted 15%, with a passing score of 280
Explanation: Vermont adopted the UBE in 2016. The UBE consists of the MBE (200 multiple-choice questions, 50% of the score), the MEE (6 thirty-minute essays, 30%), and the MPT (2 ninety-minute tasks, 20%). The minimum passing UBE score in Vermont is 270 out of 400.
2A pedestrian is struck by a negligent driver in Burlington, Vermont. A jury finds the pedestrian 50% at fault and the driver 50% at fault, with total damages of $100,000. Under Vermont's comparative negligence statute, 12 V.S.A. § 1036, how much may the pedestrian recover?
A.$0, because the pedestrian was equally at fault
B.$0, because Vermont follows the traditional contributory negligence bar
C.$100,000, because Vermont follows pure comparative negligence
D.$50,000, because the pedestrian's negligence was not greater than the defendant's and damages are reduced proportionally
Explanation: Under 12 V.S.A. § 1036, a plaintiff recovers so long as the plaintiff's negligence is 'not greater than' the defendant's causal negligence; damages are then diminished in proportion to the plaintiff's fault. Because the pedestrian's 50% fault is not greater than the driver's 50%, recovery is allowed, reduced by 50% to $50,000. Recovery is barred only when the plaintiff is 51% or more at fault.
3An owner of forested acreage in Vermont enrolls the land in the Use Value Appraisal ('Current Use') program under 32 V.S.A. Chapter 124, then later builds a residential subdivision on part of the parcel. What is the principal tax consequence of developing the enrolled land?
A.The owner owes a land use change tax equal to 10% of the fair market value of the developed portion
B.The owner forfeits title to the developed portion to the State of Vermont
C.The owner must pay back all prior years of property tax savings with interest
D.There is no consequence because enrollment is purely voluntary and revocable at will
Explanation: Vermont's Current Use program taxes eligible agricultural and forest land at its use value rather than development value. Under 32 V.S.A. Chapter 124, when enrolled land is developed or withdrawn, a land use change tax of 10% of the fair market value of the developed portion is imposed. This perpetual obligation is the chief mechanism discouraging premature development.
4Plaintiff sues Defendant in a Vermont Superior Court diversity-style dispute and serves 45 written interrogatories. The Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure differ from the Federal Rules in this area. What is the likely defect?
A.Vermont prohibits written interrogatories entirely; only depositions are permitted
B.Vermont's V.R.C.P. 33 limits a party to 30 interrogatories, including subparts, absent leave of court or stipulation
C.Vermont requires all interrogatories to be answered within 10 days, not 30
D.There is no defect because Vermont imposes no numerical limit on interrogatories
Explanation: Although the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure were modeled on the Federal Rules (adopted 1971), V.R.C.P. 33 caps interrogatories at 30, including subparts, unless the court orders otherwise or the parties stipulate. Serving 45 without leave exceeds the cap. This 30-interrogatory limit is a notable Vermont distinction tested on the bar.
5A couple seeks a no-fault divorce in Vermont. Under 15 V.S.A. § 551(7), what must they establish to obtain the divorce on no-fault grounds?
A.That they have lived separate and apart for at least six consecutive months and resumption of the marital relationship is not reasonably probable
B.That one spouse committed adultery or intolerable severity
C.That they have been separated for at least two full years
D.That both spouses sign a mutual-consent waiver before a notary
Explanation: Under 15 V.S.A. § 551(7), Vermont's most common ground for divorce is that the spouses have lived separate and apart for six consecutive months and the court finds that the resumption of the marital relationship is not reasonably probable. This is Vermont's no-fault ground; fault grounds such as adultery exist separately but are rarely used.
6In a federal diversity action, a federal court must apply state substantive law but federal procedural law. Which case established this doctrine?
A.International Shoe Co. v. Washington
B.Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins
C.Pennoyer v. Neff
D.World-Wide Volkswagen Corp. v. Woodson
Explanation: Erie Railroad Co. v. Tompkins (1938) held that a federal court sitting in diversity must apply the substantive law of the state in which it sits, including state common law, and that there is no general federal common law. Federal procedural rules still govern procedure under the Rules Enabling Act framework.
7A nonresident defendant's only contact with the forum state is a single car accident that occurred there. Under International Shoe and its progeny, may the forum exercise personal jurisdiction over the defendant for claims arising from that accident?
A.No, because a single contact can never support jurisdiction
B.No, unless the defendant consents in writing to jurisdiction
C.Yes, but only if the defendant is served while physically present in the forum
D.Yes, because the claim arises out of the defendant's purposeful contact with the forum, supporting specific jurisdiction
Explanation: Under International Shoe Co. v. Washington (1945), specific personal jurisdiction exists where the defendant has minimum contacts with the forum and the claim arises out of or relates to those contacts, consistent with fair play and substantial justice. A single in-forum tortious act giving rise to the very claim sued upon supports specific jurisdiction.
8A merchant offers in a signed writing to keep an offer to sell goods open for 60 days. No consideration is given for the promise. Under UCC § 2-205, for how long is the offer irrevocable?
A.For a reasonable time not exceeding three months
B.For the stated 60 days, with no outer limit
C.It is not irrevocable at all because no consideration was given
D.For exactly 30 days regardless of the stated period
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-205, a merchant's signed written firm offer is irrevocable without consideration, but the period of irrevocability may not exceed three months. Because the stated period (60 days) is under three months, the offer is irrevocable for the full 60 days. Had the stated period exceeded three months, the firm-offer protection would cap at three months.
9Two merchants exchange forms for the sale of goods. The seller's acknowledgment adds a clause requiring arbitration that was not in the buyer's purchase order. Under UCC § 2-207, what is the most likely effect of the additional term?
A.The additional term automatically becomes part of the contract regardless of materiality
B.The differing forms prevent any contract from forming
C.The additional term is a proposal that becomes part of the contract unless it materially alters it or is objected to
D.The buyer's original terms always control and additional terms are void
Explanation: Under UCC § 2-207(2), between merchants, additional terms become part of the contract unless they materially alter it, the offer expressly limits acceptance to its terms, or notification of objection is given. Whether an arbitration clause materially alters the contract is fact-dependent; courts often find arbitration clauses to be material alterations that do not enter the contract absent assent.
10A homeowner promises a contractor a $5,000 bonus if the contractor finishes early. The contractor was already contractually bound to complete the work by the same date. Under the common law, is the promise of a bonus enforceable?
A.Yes, because any promise to pay money is enforceable
B.No, because performing a pre-existing contractual duty is not consideration for the new promise
C.Yes, because the contractor relied on the promise
D.No, because bonus promises must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds
Explanation: Under the pre-existing duty rule, a promise to perform an act one is already legally bound to perform is not valid consideration to support a new promise. Because the contractor was already obligated to finish by the deadline, the homeowner's bonus promise lacks consideration and is unenforceable absent a modification supported by new consideration or an unforeseen-circumstances exception.

About the VT Bar Exam

The Vermont Bar Examination is the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which Vermont adopted in 2016. It is administered over two days and consists of the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE, 200 multiple-choice questions, 50% of the score), the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE, 6 thirty-minute essays, 30%), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT, 2 ninety-minute tasks, 20%). The minimum passing score is 270 out of 400, and a passing UBE score may be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions. Vermont distinctively tests state-specific law on its essays, including the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, modified comparative negligence, family law, and real property doctrines such as the Current Use program. Vermont also recognizes a Law Office Study apprenticeship pathway to bar eligibility and has voted to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam beginning July 2027.

Questions

200 scored questions

Time Limit

2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE in two 3-hr sessions)

Passing Score

270/400 (UBE)

Exam Fee

$300 application fee (Vermont Board of Bar Examiners, Vermont Supreme Court)

VT Bar Exam Content Outline

50%

MBE Core Subjects

The 200-question Multistate Bar Examination, weighted 50%: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts, tested as single-best-answer multiple choice

30%

MEE Essay Subjects

Six 30-minute Multistate Essay Examination questions drawn from MBE subjects plus Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9)

20%

MPT Skills Tasks

Two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test tasks testing legal analysis, fact gathering, and drafting from a closed-universe file and library — no outside law required

5%

Vermont Torts & Civil Procedure Distinctions

Vermont's modified comparative negligence rule (12 V.S.A. § 1036, 51% bar), the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure (modeled on FRCP since 1971, 30-interrogatory cap, $5,000 small-claims threshold), and the merger of law and equity in the unified Superior Court

5%

Vermont Real Property Distinctions

The Current Use (Use Value Appraisal) program (32 V.S.A. Ch. 124) with its 10% land use change tax, recording acts, future interests, and the Rule Against Perpetuities as applied in Vermont

5%

Vermont Family Law Distinctions

Parental rights and responsibilities terminology (15 V.S.A. § 664), equitable distribution reaching all property (15 V.S.A. § 751), no-fault divorce on six-month separation, and durational residency requirements (15 V.S.A. § 592)

How to Pass the VT Bar Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 270/400 (UBE)
  • Exam length: 200 questions
  • Time limit: 2 days (Day 1: 6 MEE essays + 2 MPTs; Day 2: 200 MBE in two 3-hr sessions)
  • Exam fee: $300 application 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

VT Bar Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritize the MBE: at 50% of the UBE score, the 200 multiple-choice questions are the largest single component — drill all seven subjects and target about 1.8 minutes per question for steady pacing
2Memorize Vermont's modified comparative negligence rule under 12 V.S.A. § 1036: a plaintiff recovers if not greater than the defendant's fault (so a 50/50 split still recovers), but recovery is barred at 51% or more
3Know the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure distinctions: they were modeled on the Federal Rules in 1971, cap interrogatories at 30 including subparts, apply to Civil Division claims over $5,000, and merge law and equity in one unified Superior Court
4Learn Vermont real property distinctions, especially the Current Use program (32 V.S.A. Ch. 124), where developing enrolled forest or agricultural land triggers a land use change tax of 10% of the developed portion's fair market value
5Study Vermont family law terminology and rules: Vermont allocates 'parental rights and responsibilities' rather than custody (15 V.S.A. § 664), uses equitable distribution reaching all property (15 V.S.A. § 751), and grants no-fault divorce after six months of living apart
6Practice the MEE and MPT under timed conditions: write at least 25 timed MEE essays in IRAC format and complete several full MPTs so the 30% essay and 20% performance-test components do not cost you points on test day

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the Vermont Bar Exam?

Vermont requires a minimum Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) score of 270 out of 400. There is no separate minimum on any individual component. Because Vermont uses the UBE, a passing or qualifying score earned in Vermont can be transferred to other UBE jurisdictions, and a UBE score earned elsewhere can be transferred to Vermont if it meets the 270 cut score and other requirements.

How is the Vermont Bar Exam structured?

Vermont administers the standard UBE over two days. One day is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE): 200 multiple-choice questions in two 3-hour sessions, weighted 50%. The other day is the written portion: the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), six 30-minute essays weighted 30%, and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), two 90-minute tasks weighted 20%. The exam is offered in February and July in Burlington.

What subjects are tested on the Vermont Bar Exam?

The MBE tests seven subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. The MEE may test those subjects plus Business Associations, Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts & Estates, and Secured Transactions (UCC Article 9). While the UBE tests general principles, Vermont practice points such as comparative negligence, the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, and family law are valuable for practicing in the state.

What makes Vermont's bar admission distinctive?

Vermont is one of only a few states (with California, Virginia, and Washington) that allows applicants to qualify for the bar through a Law Office Study Program apprenticeship rather than an ABA-approved law degree. Vermont also requires newly admitted attorneys to complete a mentorship with a Vermont-licensed attorney within their first year of admission, and it requires an MPRE scaled score of 80 or higher.

Is Vermont adopting the NextGen Bar Exam?

Yes. The Vermont Supreme Court voted to adopt the NextGen Bar Exam, with the first administration scheduled for July 2027. Until then, Vermont continues to administer the current UBE. The NextGen exam restructures the test into integrated sessions covering nine foundational concepts (including Business Associations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Family Law, Real Property, and Torts) and seven foundational lawyering skills.

How should I prepare for the Vermont Bar Exam?

Plan for 8-10 weeks of full-time study (350-500 hours). Because the MBE is 50% of the score, complete 1,500+ practice MBE questions across all seven subjects and aim for steady pacing of about 1.8 minutes per question. Outline the MEE subjects and practice timed IRAC essays, and complete several MPTs to master closed-universe drafting. Review Vermont-specific points such as 12 V.S.A. § 1036 comparative negligence and 15 V.S.A. family law for practice readiness.