Kentucky Bar Exam

Kentucky Bar Exam Information

Board of Bar Examiners
1510 Newtown Pike, Suite 156
Lexington, KY 40511-1255
(859) 246-2381

http://www.kyoba.org

Kentucky Bar Exam Dates

2024 - February 27-28 | July 30-31

Kentucky Bar Exam Format

The exam lasts 2 days. On day 1, 6 state essay questions and 6 Multistate Essay Examination questions are given. Click here to learn more about AmeriBar's Kentucky Bar Review Course for the Kentucky Bar Exam. On day 2, the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE) is administered. Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Multistate Bar Review Course.

Kentucky Bar Exam Scoring Information

In order to pass, applicant must receive a scaled score of 132 on the MBE and receive 75% on the essay section.

Kentucky Bar Exam - MPRE Requirements

A scaled score of 75 is required and the MPRE. Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Free Online MPRE Review Course.

Kentucky Bar Exam Pass Percentage

Kentucky Bar Exam Statewide Pass Percentage
Exam Date	First	Repeat	Total
July 2011	87%	40%	82%
Feb 2011	84%	60%	75%
July 2010	82%	45%	78%
Feb 2010	83%	59%	74%
July 2009	84%	45%	79%
Feb 2009	93%	44%	72%
July 2008	85%	44%	80%
Feb 2008	76%	52%	68%
July 2007	88%	37%	81%
Feb 2007	85%	51%	70%

Kentucky Bar Exam MBE Reciprocity

Will accept MBE scores of at least 132 if taken in prior 3 years.

Kentucky Bar Reciprocity

May be admitted on motion if practiced 5 of last 7 years and met other specified requirements (contact board).
Contact the board of bar examiners for the most current information.

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