Effective with the July 2026 bar exam, the following subjects will no longer be tested on the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE): Conflict of Laws, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, and Secured Transactions. This change will align MEE subjects with the subject matter for the NextGen bar exam, which will be administered by some jurisdictions beginning in July 2026. The alignment of subject matter will enable students to make informed course selections even before they know whether they will be taking the current or the NextGen bar exam. The subject matter outline for the MEE is available on the Preparing for the MEE page of NCBE’s website. An outline of the content to be tested on the NextGen bar exam is available on the NextGen website.
Bar Exam Fundamentals
Addressing questions from conversations NCBE has had with legal educators about the bar exam.
Online Bar Admission Guide
Comprehensive information on bar admission requirements in all US jurisdictions.
NextGen UBE
Visit the NCBE website for information about the NextGen UBE.
NCBE Official Study Aids
Prepare for the bar exam and MPRE using NCBE’s authentic and affordable study aids.
2025 Year in Review
NCBE’s annual publication highlights the work of volunteers and staff in fulfilling its mission.
2025 Statistics
Bar examination and admission statistics by jurisdiction, and national data for the MBE and MPRE.