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The Georgia Bar Exam | The Ultimate Guide 2024

The Georgia Bar Exam is developed and administered by the Georgia Board of Bar Examiners and the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE®). The only component of the exam that is not part of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE®) is the essay component, which tests an examinee's knowledge and understanding of the rules of law of Georgia.

This article provides detailed information about the Georgia Bar Exam, including essay topics, results, pass rates, requirements, important dates and deadlines, subjects, costs and fees, format, and scoring.

Georgia Bar Exam Structure

The GA Bar Exam is administered over two days. Each day is divided into two three-hour sessions.

You'll have three hours on the morning of the first day to complete both Multistate Performance Test (MPT®) items, and there are no breaks between items. After a lunch break of about an hour, you'll have another three hours to answer four essay questions. Day two of the Georgia Bar Exam follows the same general schedule but is entirely dedicated to the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE®).

Half of your total bar exam score rests on your scaled MBE score. The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that examinees must answer within six hours. It tests one's ability to apply fundamental legal principles and reasoning to various fact patterns.

Note that 25 of the 200 MBE questions are pilot questions for future exams and are not scored. Nevertheless, be sure to answer each question as though it will be scored, as there is no way of knowing which questions are pilot questions.

Georgia-Specific Essays

The Georgia-specific essay component of the exam consists of four essay questions that examinees have three hours to answer. The fact patterns of these questions may be pulled from a pool of eight Georgia-specific subjects (see below) and the seven MBE subjects. You will not know which subjects are being tested until you sit for the exam.

The MPT consists of two tasks that simulate real-world lawyering assignments. Examinees are provided a "library" of laws and a "file" of facts and are given 90 minutes to complete an assignment from a "supervising attorney." Understand that these laws and facts are set in the fictitious jurisdiction of "Franklin." You cannot study them beforehand.

Georgia Bar Exam Dates, Requirements and Scheduling

The Georgia Bar Exam is administered twice a year. Once in February and again in July. Preparing your application and submitting it before the deadline is of ultimate importance. Applications submitted during the final filing period require a $500 late fee.

The table below breaks down the schedule for the upcoming GA Bar Exam administrations:

Requirements

To sit for the Georgia Bar Exam, you must have graduated with a Juris Doctorate (JD) or LL.B from a law school approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Georgia Board of Bar Examiners and be of sound character and fitness as defined by the Supreme Court of Georgia . 

Candidates seeking admission to practice law in Georgia must complete a two-step process, submitting two applications with separate filing deadlines and registration fees.;

• Step 1: Create a personal account on the Supreme Court of Georgia Office of Bar Admissions' website and then submit an Application for Certification of Fitness.
• Step 2: Once the Fitness Board has issued you a Certification of Fitness to practice law, file a Bar Exam Application to gain eligibility to sit for a bar exam.

Candidates should read all the rules and policies governing admission to the practice of law in Georgia to ensure proper and timely applications.

Georgia Bar Exam Costs and Fees

Registration fees for the Georgia Bar Exam vary by application type and filing deadline.

The first step to admission into the Georgia Bar is to file the Fitness Application and receive a valid Certification of Fitness to Practice Law. The Character and Fitness fee schedule is as follows:

Once you receive notification that you've been issued a Certification of Fitness to practice law in Georgia, you may apply to sit for the GA Bar Exam. The Georgia Bar Exam application fee schedule is as follows:

Payment policies

Fitness Application fees must be paid by credit card (Visa/Mastercard) in addition to a $10 convenience fee. You may also deliver a money order or cashier's check payable to the Board of Bar Examiners to the Office of Bar Admissions. 

After your Fitness Application has been approved, you can apply for the Georgia Bar Exam. The Office of Bar Admissions will review your request, and you will receive instructions within two days detailing how to pay the filing fee. 

Cost-saving options

The journey to the bar can get expensive. The good news is that scholarships are available to law students and graduates to help with the costs associated with bar exam preparation and application.

• The University of Georgia School of Law offers several prestigious awards valued at or above full tuition to admitted students. 
• The Gate City Bar Association offers annual scholarships for minority students enrolled in a law school in Georgia or Georgia residents enrolled in a law school outside the state.
• The Georgia Association For Women Lawyers (GAWL) offers an annual scholarship to deserving women law students in Georgia. Learn more at GAWL Foundation Scholarships . 
• The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has compiled a list of available scholarships for various groups of law students. Check out the complete list here: Law School Scholarships and Grants | LSAC .

As a Georgia Bar Exam applicant, it would behoove you to research these and other resources and apply to as many scholarships as possible to offset your bar exam registration and/or bar prep costs.

Georgia Bar Exam Subjects and Topics

The GA Bar Exam tests an examinee's knowledge and understanding of foundational legal principles and the unique rules of law of the state of Georgia. Furthermore, Georgia has adopted the MBE component of the UBE, which covers federal law across seven subjects.

Georgia-specific essays

In addition to the above MBE topics, the GA Bar Exam essay questions will test applicants on these subjects:

Brush up on the formation of business organizations and their structures (i.e., limited liability companies), and corporate law.

Deals with rules of law that regulate matters relating to the family, such as divorce, alimony, child custody, etc.

You should be familiar with federal civil, criminal, and appellate procedures. Study rules of evidence, the jurisdiction of federal courts, venue, the relation of state and federal courts, res judicata, and the interpretation and application of rules of law by federal courts.

Dive into Civil Procedure as it relates to Georgia. Study trial courts, venue, validity of judgments, and constitutional and statutory provisions allocating jurisdictions.

Covers issues regarding protected activity for employees. Understand what constitutes an illegal firing and how the General Counsel seeks back pay.

Study standards of conduct and rules of law that regulate the relationship between client and lawyer, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and rules of arbitration professional standards of conduct.

Brush up on decedents’ estates, family protection, living wills, and trusts.

The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) was designed to harmonize commercial transactions and sales laws across the US.

The GA Bar Exam features two 90-minute performance test questions presenting a legal scenario that challenges you to determine how a lawyer would approach a resolution in response to the given scenario. The questions will include detailed documents with relevant and irrelevant information and facts, assessing your lawyering skills in filtering through the data to determine what is material to the case and arrive at a logical conclusion.

The MBE contains 200 multiple-choice questions divided evenly over 7 subjects. You'll notice that 7 x 25 does not equal 200. That's because 25 MBE questions are unscored questions that act as field tests for future exams. Subjects include:

• Constitutional Law
• Contracts/Sales
• Criminal Law/Procedure
• Federal Civil Procedure
• Real Property

You may find a complete list of subjects and subtopics here: MBE Subject Matter Outline .

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A husband and wife were married in State A and lived there for 10 years before separating. One month later, the wife permanently moved to State B and immediately filed for divorce in a federal court in State B. The wife claims that she is entitled to $300,000 in alimony. The husband appeared in the action and has filed a motion to dismiss for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction.

Should the court grant the motion?

• No, because the court has diversity jurisdiction over the case.
• No, because the husband waived a subject-matter jurisdiction challenge by appearing in the case.
• Yes, because state courts have exclusive jurisdiction over this type of action.
• Yes, because the wife did not establish a domicile in State B.

Explanation:

A federal court must possess subject-matter jurisdiction to hear the merits of a case before it. Subject-matter jurisdiction can be established through either:

• federal-question jurisdiction – when a claim arises under the U.S. Constitution, a treaty, or federal law (not seen here) or
• diversity jurisdiction – when the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000 and the opposing parties are citizens of different states.

Here, diversity jurisdiction is established since the wife claims that she is entitled to $300,000 and the parties are citizens of different states (States A and B). However, federal courts cannot exercise diversity jurisdiction over cases involving probate matters or domestic relations . Instead, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction over these types of actions (Choice A) .* Therefore, the husband's motion to dismiss should be granted.

(Choice B) A challenge to subject-matter jurisdiction is never waived . However, a challenge to personal jurisdiction is waived if the defendant has voluntarily appeared in the case, unless it was a special appearance for the express purpose of objecting to personal jurisdiction.

(Choice D) An individual is a citizen of the state where he/she is domiciled—ie, physically present with the intent to remain indefinitely. Since the wife permanently moved to State B, she has established her domicile there.

Educational objective: Federal courts cannot exercise diversity jurisdiction over cases involving probate matters or domestic relations. Instead, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction over these types of cases.

Bluebook Citations :

• Ankenbrandt v. Richards, 504 U.S. 689, 703–04 (1992) (explaining the domestic-relations exception to diversity jurisdiction).

A congressional committee investigated the pharmaceutical industry and found that the high cost of prescription drugs purchased and sold in the United States negatively impacted the nation's economy and the health of its citizens. In response, Congress passed a statute that regulates "the retail prices of every purchase or sale of prescription drugs in the United States."

A group of pharmaceutical companies challenged the constitutionality of this statute in federal court.

What is the strongest argument in support of the constitutionality of this statute?

• Congress may enact statutes for the general welfare.
• Congress may regulate the prices of all domestic purchases and sales of goods.
• The Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate the interstate transportation of prescription drugs.
• The purchases and sales of prescription drugs in the United States substantially impact interstate commerce in the aggregate.

The commerce clause gives Congress broad power to regulate interstate and foreign commerce . This includes:

• the channels of interstate and foreign commerce (eg, roadways)
• the instrumentalities of interstate and foreign commerce (eg, vehicles)
• persons and things moving in interstate or foreign commerce (eg, goods and services) and
• in-state activities that, singly or in the aggregate, substantially impact interstate or foreign commerce.

Since Congress's commerce power is broad, federal statutes are constitutional if there is any rational basis for concluding that the regulated activity substantially affects interstate or foreign commerce. This can be shown through express congressional findings.

Here, the federal statute regulates the retail prices of prescription drugs in the United States. Congress has the authority to regulate such products' interstate transportation, but this statute also regulates in-state purchases and sales (Choice C) . Since the congressional committee found that the high cost of prescription drugs negatively impacted the nation's economy, it is rational to conclude that their aggregated in-state purchases and sales substantially impact interstate commerce. Therefore, this is the strongest argument to support this statute.

(Choice A) The taxing and spending clause empowers Congress to tax and spend for the general welfare. But regulating prices is not equivalent to taxing or spending.

(Choice B) Congress cannot regulate the prices of every domestic purchase and sale of goods since it cannot regulate purely in-state sales that do not substantially affect interstate commerce.

Educational objective: The commerce clause empowers Congress to regulate (1) channels and instrumentalities of, (2) persons and things moving in, and (3) in-state activities that—singly or in the aggregate—substantially affect interstate or foreign commerce.

• Gonzales v. Raich, 545 U.S. 1, 17 (2005) (explaining Congress's broad authority under the commerce clause).

The owner of a new office building contracted with a well-known landscaper to design and install landscaping around the building for $30,000. The agreement was memorialized in writing, was signed by both parties, and called for a budget of $5,000 for trees, shrubs, sod, and materials. The contract required the landscaper to complete the work within six months. Due to an unexpected increase in the price of trees and shrubs, the landscaper abandoned the project and never completed any of the work.

Three years after the landscaper's deadline, the building owner sued the landscaper for breach of contract. In the jurisdiction, the statute of limitations for breach of a services contract is two years after the breach, and the statute of limitations for breach of a sale-of-goods contract is four years.

Can the owner recover damages from the landscaper?

• No, because the contract is divisible with respect to the services and goods, and the landscaper's breach is therefore subject to the two-year statute of limitations.
• No, because the contract primarily calls for services, and the landscaper's breach is therefore subject to the two-year statute of limitations.
• Yes, because the landscaper's breach was a result of an increase in the price of goods, and his breach is therefore subject to the four-year statute of limitations.
• Yes, because the landscaper's breach was willful, and he is therefore estopped from denying that his breach is subject to the four-year statute of limitations.

Contracts for the sale of goods are governed by Article 2 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) , while contracts for services are governed by common law . However, some contracts involve the sale of goods and the rendering of services. To determine which law applies to a "mixed" or "hybrid" contract, courts ask whether its predominant purpose was the sale of goods or the rendering of services. The following factors are relevant to this determination:

• The contract's language
• The nature of the supplier's business (ie, whether it typically provides goods or services)
• The relative value of the goods and services
• The nature of the final product (ie, whether it can be described as a good or service)

Here, the building owner contracted to buy goods (eg, trees, shrubs, sod) and services (ie, designing and installing the landscaping). The owner likely hired the well-known landscaper due to his skill in performing landscaping services, and the $5,000 budget for goods was just one-sixth of the $30,000 contract price. Therefore, the contract primarily calls for services and is subject to the jurisdiction's two-year statute of limitations. And since the owner sued three years after the breach, the owner cannot recover damages from the landscaper.

(Choice A) The predominant-purpose test is unnecessary when a contract is divisible—ie, when the payment for goods can easily be separated from the payment for services. But here, the contract is likely indivisible since it combined the sale of the trees, shrubs, and sod with their installation.

(Choices C & D) The predominant-purpose test focuses on the parties' reason for entering the contract—not for breaching it. Therefore, it is irrelevant that the landscaper's breach was (1) a result of an increase in the price of goods or (2) willful.

Educational objective : Sale-of-goods contracts are governed by the UCC, while services contracts are governed by common law. When a contract calls for the sale of goods AND the rendering of services, the contract's primary purpose determines whether the UCC or common law applies.

• Bonebrake v. Cox, 499 F.2d 951, 960 (8th Cir. 1974) (applying the predominant-purpose test to determine which statute of limitations applies to a mixed contract for goods and services).
• Princess Cruises, Inc. v. Gen. Elec. Co., 143 F.3d 828, 833 (4th Cir. 1998) (listing factors that courts consider when applying the predominant-purpose test).

A man and a woman dated for several weeks. During that time, the man repeatedly asked the woman to have sex. Each time, the woman responded that she would not have sex with the man unless they were married. One evening, the man promised the woman that they would elope the following weekend if she would agree to have sex. The woman agreed and the couple had sex. The following weekend, the man told the woman that he had no intention of eloping and only made that promise to get the woman's consent. The woman reported the man to the police, who later arrested and charged the man with rape.

Is the man guilty of rape?

• No, because fraud in factum did not negate the woman's consent.
• No, because fraud in the inducement did not negate the woman's consent.
• Yes, because the woman's consent was obtained by fraud in factum.
• Yes, because the woman's consent was obtained by fraud in the inducement.

In most modern jurisdictions, rape is defined as sexual intercourse with another without that person's consent.* This means that rape did not occur if the victim consented to sexual intercourse. However, a victim's consent may be ineffective if it was obtained by fraud . There are two types of fraud:

• Fraud in factum – when consent is obtained by fraud regarding the nature of the act itself, leaving the victim unaware that he/she consented to sexual intercourse and negating the victim's consent
• Fraud in the inducement – when consent is obtained by fraud regarding what the victim knows is an act of sexual intercourse, which does not negate the victim's consent

As a result, consent obtained by fraud in factum is not a valid defense to rape, but consent obtained by fraud in the inducement is a valid defense.

Here, the man falsely promised the woman that they would elope if she agreed to have sex with him. Since the woman knew that the act to which she consented was sexual intercourse, her consent was obtained by fraud in the inducement (Choices A & C) . This type of fraud did not negate the woman's consent, so the man is not guilty of rape (Choice D) .

Educational objective: Fraud in factum occurs when the fraud pertains to the nature of the act itself and negates a rape victim's consent. In contrast, fraud in the inducement occurs when fraud is used to gain consent to what the victim knows is an act of sexual intercourse and does not negate the victim's consent.

A plaintiff sued a defendant for negligence to recover damages that the plaintiff suffered as a result of a crash between the two parties. At trial, the plaintiff's attorney called the plaintiff's wife to testify as to what she witnessed on the day of the crash. On cross-examination of the wife, the defendant's lawyer elicited several responses that tended to show that the plaintiff's actions constituted contributory negligence. The plaintiff's attorney seeks to ask the wife several questions on redirect examination, but the defendant's attorney objected.

What is the strongest argument that the court must allow redirect examination of the wife?

• The plaintiff's attorney failed to provide all significant information on direct examination.
• The plaintiff's attorney seeks to reiterate the necessary elements of the claim.
• The plaintiff's attorney seeks to reply to all matters raised on cross-examination.
• The plaintiff's attorney seeks to reply to significant new matters raised on cross-examination.

Federal Rule of Evidence 611 gives trial courts the authority to exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of examining witnesses at trial. This includes the discretion to determine whether—and to what extent—redirect examination of witnesses should be permitted. But when a party raises a significant new matter while cross-examining a witness, the court must allow the opposing party to address that matter through redirect examination .

Therefore, the strongest argument for allowing redirect examination of the plaintiff's wife is that the plaintiff's attorney seeks to reply to significant new matters that were raised on cross-examination.

(Choice A) A party is expected to elicit all significant information during direct examination of a witness. Therefore, a court need not permit redirect examination to allow the party to provide information inadvertently omitted on direct examination.

(Choices B & C) Redirect examination is generally limited to significant new matters raised on cross-examination. Therefore, a party is not entitled to redirect examination to (1) reiterate information like the necessary elements of the claim or (2) reply to all matters addressed in cross-examination.

Educational objective: When a party raises a significant new matter on cross-examination of a witness, the court must allow redirect examination by the opposing party to address that matter.

• Fed. R. Evid. 611 (explaining the mode and order of examining witnesses).

Twenty years ago, a man who owned a 20-acre ranch agreed to sell all of his mineral rights to his neighbor. The man executed a warranty deed conveying the mineral estate to the neighbor, who failed to record the deed.

The following year, a woman moved her mobile home onto an undeveloped five-acre portion of the man's ranch. After the woman had lived on the property for 10 years, a local drilling company began operations on a nearby tract to drill a natural gas well. Believing that the woman owned the property, the drilling company approached the woman about leasing the mineral rights on her property and requested that the woman sign a lease of her mineral rights. The woman signed the lease as requested, and it was promptly and properly recorded. The drilling operations were successful, and the drilling company prepared to distribute profits from royalties. However, a dispute arose between the neighbor and the woman, as both parties claim ownership of the minerals.

The period of time to acquire title by adverse possession in the jurisdiction is 10 years.

In an action to determine title, is the court likely to award title to the mineral estate to the woman?

• No, because the woman actually possessed only the surface estate that had previously been severed from the mineral estate.
• No, because the woman did not actually possess the mineral estate until she signed the lease of the mineral rights.
• Yes, because the neighbor failed to record the warranty deed conveying the mineral estate.
• Yes, because the woman adversely possessed both the surface estate and the mineral estate for the statutory period.

An adverse possessor can acquire title to land owned by another if his/her possession of the land is:

• O pen and notorious – apparent or visible to a reasonable owner
• C ontinuous – uninterrupted for the statutory period
• E xclusive – not shared with the owner
• A ctual – physical presence on the land and
• N onpermissive – hostile and adverse to the owner.

If the surface and mineral estates are owned by the same party , then the adverse possessor will acquire title to both estates —even if only one estate is actually possessed. But if the mineral estate has been severed from the surface estate (ie, the surface and mineral estates are owned by different parties ), then the adverse possessor will only acquire title to the estate that is actually possessed . The mineral estate is actually possessed when the adverse possessor mines or drills wells on the land.

Here, the neighbor purchased the mineral estate from the man, thereby severing the mineral estate from the surface estate. And since the woman merely lived on the property for the 10-year statutory period—she did not attempt to mine or drill a well on the mineral estate—she actually possessed only the surface estate during that time (Choice D) . This means that the woman did not adversely possess the mineral estate, and the court is not likely to award her title to that estate.

(Choice B) Adverse possession of a mineral estate requires the commencement of drilling or mining operations. Merely signing a lease of the mineral rights is not enough.

(Choice C) A deed need not be recorded to be valid, so the neighbor's failure to record has no impact on whether the woman adversely possessed the mineral estate.

Educational objective: If a mineral estate has previously been severed from the surface estate (ie, surface and minerals owned by different persons), then an adverse possessor can only acquire title to the mineral estate by actually possessing the minerals (eg, by mining or drilling wells).

A teenager was riding a bicycle when she saw a classmate walking toward her. The teenager rode quickly toward the classmate, knowing that he would think she would run into him on her current trajectory. The teenager was not purposefully trying to harm or touch him. The classmate saw the teenager riding toward him and yelled at her to stop. The teenager swerved at the last moment and avoided hitting him. The classmate had a panic attack because he thought that the teenager would hit him.

Is the classmate likely to succeed if he sues the teenager for assault?

• No, because the teenager did not make contact with the classmate.
• No, because the teenager did not purposefully try to harm or touch the classmate.
• Yes, because the teenager acted with the requisite intent.
• Yes, because the teenager's conduct was extreme and outrageous.

Assault occurs when (1) a defendant  intends  to cause the plaintiff to  anticipate an imminent, and harmful or offensive, contact  with the plaintiff's person and (2) the defendant's affirmative conduct causes the plaintiff to anticipate such contact. The intent requirement is met when the defendant acts with either:

• purpose  – the  desire  to cause anticipation of an imminent harmful or offensive contact  or
• knowledge  – the  substantial certainty  that the plaintiff will suffer such anticipation.

Here, the teenager rode her bicycle directly at her classmate, causing him to think that she would hit him (anticipation of imminent contact). And since the teenager knew with  substantial certainty  that the classmate would think she would run into him, she acted with the requisite intent. As a result, the classmate is likely to succeed in a suit against the teenager for assault.

(Choice A) Assault merely requires that the plaintiff be placed in  anticipation  of imminent contact. Actual bodily contact is not required. Therefore, the fact that the teenager did not make contact with the classmate is irrelevant.

(Choice B) The intent to make contact with the plaintiff is a requirement for  battery , but assault merely requires the intent to cause the plaintiff to  anticipate  imminent contact. Therefore, the fact that the teenager did not purposefully try to harm or touch the classmate does not absolve her of liability for assault.

(Choice D) Extreme and outrageous conduct (i.e., conduct that is unacceptable in civilized society) is an element of intentional infliction of emotional distress —not assault, which only requires intentional conduct.

Educational objective: For assault, intent exists when a defendant acts with the purpose (desire) or knowledge (substantial certainty) that his/her conduct will cause the plaintiff to anticipate an imminent, and harmful or offensive, contact.

• Restatement (Third) of Torts: Intentional Torts to Persons § 105 (Am. L. Inst., Tentative Draft No. 1, 2015) (providing the elements for assault).

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A mother gave her land to her two kids, a son, and a daughter, as joint tenants. The son built two adjoining homes on the land. He lived in one house and rented the other. The daughter lived out of the country and never visited the land. The daughter needed money, so she sold her interest in the land to her ex-boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend immediately hired a developer to build a third home on the land. Soon after the daughter had sold her interest in the land, she was killed in a motorcycle accident. The ex-boyfriend is now asking the court for a judicial partition of the land. The son contends that upon his sister's death, he was now the sole owner of the land.

How should the court rule?

• For the ex-boyfriend, because he plans to live on the land.
• For the ex-boyfriend, because he paid for the son’s interest in the land.
• For the son, because he has the right of survivorship.
• For the son, because he has the sole position of the land.

Correct answer: B

Georgia MPRE Requirements

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE®) is a 2-hour, 60-multiple-choice question exam that assesses an examinee's knowledge of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct. You must register through the NCBE for 1 of 3 annual administrations (April, August, November). You can take the Georgia Bar Exam even if you haven’t taken the MPRE but Georgia requires a passing MPRE score to receive a Certificate of Eligibility to Practice Law.

Georgia Bar Exam Minimum Passing MPRE Score

Before you can practice law in Georgia, you must also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE ® ) . The MPRE features 60 multiple-choice questions administered over two hours, and candidates must earn a scaled score of 75 or higher to be admitted into the Georgia Bar.

Georgia Bar Exam Scoring, Results and Pass Rates

The Georgia Bar Exam employs scaled scoring to ensure fairness across exam versions. Scaled scoring accounts for the fact that one exam administration may be more or less difficult than another administration. For example, February's exam may be more difficult than July's. It wouldn't be fair if you failed because you just happened to receive a harder exam version. To solve this, your raw scores are transformed into scaled scores through a statistical method called equating.

Georgia Bar exam scoring/grading

Admission into the Georgia Bar requires applicants to pass with a scaled score of 270. Each portion of the exam is weighted as follows:

• MPT — 21.4%
• Essay — 28.6%
• MBE — 50%

Raw scores on the MPT will be multiplied by 1.5 and added to raw scores on the essay section. The sum of the raw scores on the written section (MPT/Essay) will then be converted to the 200-point MBE scale. The sum of your scaled MBE and written scores must be 270 or more. Applicants with a combined score between 265 and 269 will have their MPT questions and essays automatically re-graded.

GA Bar Exam results and pass rates

As is common with bar exams across the United States, the Georgia Bar Exam's pass rate for repeaters is considerably lower than for those taking it for the first time. This is likely because many repeat takers don't substantially modify their study habits.

Below are the annual pass rates for the Georgia Bar Exam since 2016 divided into first-time examinees and repeaters:

What Makes the Georgia Bar Exam Unique?

Georgia has not adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) ; instead of the Multistate Essay Exam (MEE ® ), the Georgia Bar Exam offers Georgia-focused essays along with the MBE and MPT components.

Georgia bar exam reciprocity

Applicants from other jurisdictions can be admitted into the Georgia Bar without taking the GA Bar Exam if they meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Must be a member of a reciprocating state bar (for a list of Georgia's reciprocal jurisdictions, visit Georgia Bar Admission on Motion without Examination )
• Must have actively been practicing law for 5 of the 7 years immediately preceding the application
• Must also meet education requirements

Georgia bar exam for foreigners

Foreigners may sit for the Georgia Bar Exam if they have graduated from a law school sanctioned by the foreign country's government and regulated by the state that is approved by an evaluation body or is authorized to practice law in a foreign jurisdiction. Foreigners who have been awarded an LL.M degree from an ABA-approved law school may also sit for the bar exam.

Contact details of Georgia State Bar

The Georgia Board of Bar Examiners' phone lines are open from Monday to Thursday from 8:30 am and 4:30 pm EST and on Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST. However, the best way to contact the Board is via email.

Georgia Bar Exam FAQs

When is the georgia bar exam held.

The Georgia Bar Exam is administered twice a year—on the first Tuesday and Wednesday in February and July.

How hard is the bar exam in Georgia?

The UBE components of the Georgia Bar Exam are as difficult as those of other participating jurisdictions. However, its unique component is a challenge that requires diligent preparation to pass.

How long is the bar exam in Georgia?

The GA Bar Exam lasts two days. Day one consists of the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), which lasts 3 hours (90 minutes for each task), followed by the four Georgia-specific essay questions lasting 3 hours (45 minutes each). Day two consists of the MBE, which lasts 6 hours (3 hours per session).

What are Georgia bar exam application deadlines and fees?

There is a $400 base fee to apply for both days of the Georgia Bar Exam and a $98 NCBE filing fee. Final filing deadlines are January 15, 2024, and June 15, 2024, for the February and July exams, respectively. Late filing requires a fee of $500.

Can anyone take the bar exam in Georgia?

To take the bar exam in Georgia, you must have a JD or LL.M. degree from an approved law school.

How many times can you take the Georgia bar exam?

Georgia has no limits on the number of times you can take the bar exam, meaning if you fail the bar exam on your first try, you can keep trying until you pass.

How long does it take to study for the Georgia Bar Exam?

Students typically take about 8-10 weeks of full-time study leading up to the Georgia Bar Exam.

What states does the Georgia bar have reciprocity with?

For a list of Georgia’s reciprocal jurisdictions, visit Georgia Bar Admission on Motion without Examination .

How is the Georgia Bar Exam scored?

Your MBE, MPT, and essay scores are scaled and combined . If your score is 265 or higher, or lower than the passing score (270), your MPT and essay papers will automatically be regraded.

What is the pass rate for the Georgia bar?

For the most recently released results (July 2023), the overall pass rate was 70% for all test-takers, 79% for first-time test-takers, and 30% for repeat takers.

Can I transfer my MBE scores from another jurisdiction to Georgia?

No. Georgia does not currently accept MBE scores from other jurisdictions.

How do I become a licensed attorney in Georgia?

To become a licensed attorney in Georgia, you must graduate with a JD from an ABA-approved law school, pass the bar exam, and be admitted to the Georgia bar by The Georgia Office of Bar Admissions.

Can you practice law without a law degree in Georgia?

You must have a law degree (JD) from an ABA-approved law school to practice law in Georgia.

How to request special accommodations for the Georgia bar exam?

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*Updated January 2024

Georgia State Bar Exam | Basic Information

The State Bar of Georgia was started in 1964. It includes about 50,000 legal professionals.

Georgia is not a Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) state. Georgia has its own bar exam that uses the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), and the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). Georgia also requires the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE).

Georgia State Bar Exam Pass Rates

July 2023 (1049 takers).

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February 2023 (495 takers)

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The Georgia Bar Exam is administered twice each year in Georgia (in February and July). The examination is administered over two days in four, three-hour sessions. The Georgia Bar has four parts: the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), and Georgia essay questions.

The MBE is a six-hour test and consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that test your understanding across seven subjects. Your MBE score comprises 50% of your overall score.

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Civil Procedure

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law & Procedure

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The MPT consists of two 90-minute tasks where you analyze and apply laws to specific scenarios. The Georgia essays and the MPT scores are combined and together make up 50% of your total score. Crushendo offers the most recent MPT questions  and includes the point sheets that the graders used.

Georgia Essays

The Georgia essays are four essay questions written by the Georgia Board of Bar Examiners. You have three hours to complete the essays, with no breaks between questions.

The Georgia essays and the MPT scores are combined and together make up 50% of your total score.

What’s the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination?

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) tests your understanding of established standards of conduct for lawyers. The MPRE is administered three times each year (in March, August, and November). The test consists of 60 multiple-choice questions and is two hours long. Check out this MPRE Tips video !

Upcoming Bar Exam Schedule, Dates, Location

• July 30–31, 2024
• February 25–26, 2025

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Georgia Bar Exam Application

Are you interested in taking the Georgia State bar exam? Here’s some basic information on applying to take the Georgia bar exam.

Other Requirements

The Georgia Bar application fee for most takers is $442 . There is a $200 late fee after the first filing deadline. There is an extra $10 fee if you pay using a credit card.

*Visit the Georgia State Bar’s website for more information.

If you desire to take the bar exam in February , the application opens on November 4. You should submit your application by January 2  to avoid late fees. If you file between January 2 and February 3 , there is a $2oo late fee. February 3 is the final deadline.

If you desire to take the bar exam in July , the application opens on April 6. You should submit your application by June 3 to avoid late fees. If you file between June 3 and July 6, there is a $2oo late fee. July 6 is the final deadline.

These dates are for 2020. Specific deadlines vary year to year, see the Georgia bar website for more specific dates.

In addition to passing the Georgia bar exam with a score of at least 270 out of 400, there are several requirements that must be met in order to be admitted as an attorney in Georgia, including:

• Score 75  or higher on the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) within the accepted time frame.
• Certificate from Committee of Character and Fitness
• Have a bachelor’s degree and a JD from a law school approved by the ABA or by the Georgia bar examiners

Georgia State Bar Admissions Office

Physical address:

Phone number: (404)-656-3490

Georgia Bar Exam: What to Bring

What to bring

• Your current driver’s license or picture ID
• Laptop computer, cord, extension cord for Tuesday
• Black ink pens for Tuesday
• Pencils for Wednesday
• Water in a clear, disposable plastic, unlabeled bottle
• Clear plastic bag with keys, hotel card, wallet, cash, and/or female hygiene items

Important notes

• Ear plugs are provided for you
• Pencil sharpeners are only allowed on Wednesday
• Do not bring your laptop in any case unless it is in a clear, plastic bag

Prohibited items

• Any item that can connect to the internet
• Any item that can record audio or video
• Calculators
• Food or drink
• Scratch papers
• Study materials

More information here .

Georgia Bar Exam Scores and Grading

A passing score for the bar in Georgia is 270/400 . Scores of the three tests comprising the bar are weighted as follows:

• MBE = 50% of your total score
• Georgia Essays and MPT = 50%  of your total score

*A passing score for the MPRE in Georgia is 75/150 .

Georgia Bar Exam Results

View recent bar pass lists:

• February 2022
• February 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

When are my Georgia Bar Exam results released?

Georgia Bar Exam results are usually in late May or late October.

Can I see my Georgia Bar Exam score?

If you passed the Georgia Bar Exam, you won’t be able to see your score. If you failed the exam, you will receive your written examination back.

Can I appeal to have my Georgia Bar Exam re-graded?

No. If your essay score is close to passing, it will be automatically re-graded. After scores have been released, there is no appeals process.

How many times can I take the Georgia Bar Exam?

You can take the Georgia Bar Exam without limit.

Georgia Bar Exam Reciprocity

You have reciprocity with Georgia if the jurisdiction that you are admitted to has the same requirements as the Georgia bar. The Georgia Board of Bar Examiners does not publish an official list of reciprocal jurisdictions, and reciprocal states may change depending on bar exam rules. However, Georgia does NOT have reciprocity with California, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, New Mexico, Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Maine.

To be eligible for reciprocity, you must follow reciprocity requirements :

• Have a Bachelor’s Degree and a JD
• Actively practice law for five of the last seven years

If you are not located in a reciprocal jurisdiction or have not been actively practicing law, there are other options. If you are admitted in another jurisdiction, you can qualify to take the attorney’s examination, which is only a one day bar exam with 2 MPT questions and 4 Georgia essay questions. You can do this instead of taking the two-day bar exam.

Law Schools in Georgia

Here’s a list of law schools in Georgia.

Emory University School of Law

• Founded: 1916
• Located:  Atlanta, GA
• Enrollment:  about 800
• Tuition Cost:  $58,200 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  83%
• ABA Accredited:  Yes
• Website:  law.emory.edu

University of Georgia School of Law

• Founded:  1859
• Located:  Athens, GA
• Enrollment:  about 600
• Tuition Cost:  $38,652 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  92%
• Website:  law.uga.edu

Georgia State University College of Law

• Founded: 1982
• Enrollment:  about 650
• Tuition Cost:  $37,618 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate: 95%
• Website:  law.gsu.edu

Mercer University School of Law

• Founded:  1873
• Located:  Macon, GA
• Enrollment:  about 400
• Tuition Cost:  $39,484 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  81%
• Website:  law.mercer.edu

Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School

• Founded:  1933
• Enrollment:  about 300
• Tuition Cost:  $22,065 View tuition breakdown
• Bar Passage Rate:  62%
• Website:  johnmarshall.edu

Helpful Groups

Here are some Facebook groups you may find helpful before, and after, passing the bar exam:

• Georgia Attorney Questions and Answers (825 members)
• Georgia Lady Lawyers (377 members)
• Georgia Association for Women Lawyers – Douglas/Paulding Chapter (47 members)
• Girl Attorney – GA (352 members)
• Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (GACDL) (362 members)
• GA/AL Immigration Attorneys (345 members)
• Atlanta Immigration Lawyers (60 members)
• Metro Atlanta Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney Group (MACBAG) (235 members)
• International Law Society (Emory Law) (288 members)
• Emory Law Alumni Networking Group (383 members)
• Emory Law School Democrats (166 members)
• Emory Law School Student Events (2,100 members)
• Emory Law Class of 2022 (460 members)
• Emory Law Class of 2020 (587 members)
• UGA Law Democrats (42 members)
• UGA Law Alumni in Atlanta (130 members)
• UGA Law Dawgs Buy/Sell (475 members)
• UGA Law Current Law Dawgs (538 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2023 (108 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2022 (211 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2020 (221 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2019 (202 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2018 (206 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2016 (201 members)
• UGA LAW CLASS OF 2015! (139 members)
• UGA Law Class of 2017 (190 members)
• GSU Law Facebook Group (1,570 members)
• GSU College of Law Sports and Entertainment Society (80 members)
• GSU Law Book Exchange – Buy/Sell/Swap/Rent (559 members)
• Mercer University Law OWLS (Older, Wiser Law Students) (93 members)
• Mercer Law School Class of 2023 (46 members)
• Mercer Law School Class of 2022 (121 members)
• Mercer Law School Class of 2021 (124 members)
• Mercer Law School Class of 2020 (217 members)
• The John Marshall Law School Professional Law Students’ Association (88 members)
• Children & Family Law Society – The John Marshall Law School (59 members)
• Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School – Office of Academic Achievement (16 members)
• Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (21 members)
• SALSA John Marshall Law School (54 members)
• The Official Alumni Group of Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (699 members)

Other Resources

More helpful resources and study materials to help you pass the Georgia State bar exam:

• Georgia Jurisdiction Information
• Georgia State Bar Association
• Georgia Supreme Court
• National Conference of Bar Examiners
• American Bar Association
• Bar Prep Tips & Tricks YouTube Videos
• Awesome Law School “Lectures”
• Best Law School Audio Outlines
• Shop Crushendo

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While the Georgia Bar is one of the few states left that does not use the UBE, it still incorporates some multistate testing sections into the test. Georgia's essay question section is completely state-specific, with a four-question, 45 minute-per-question portion. The other two sections (the MPT and the MBE) are multistate and identical to other state bar tests.

Georgia Essay Questions

The applicant will have 45 minutes to answer each of four questions of equal value, designed to cover any of the subjects; however, the individual question will inevitably involve more than one of the subjects listed, and frequently, they will also involve areas such as procedure, evidence, or damages.

Multistate Performance Test (MPT)

The Multistate Performance Test (MPT) is developed by NCBE and consists of two 90-minute items. It is administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination on the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in February and July of each year. This means that, although Georgia is not a UBE state, it still tests on the same days as UBE states.

The MPT is designed to test an examinee's ability to use fundamental lawyering skills in a realistic situation and complete a task that a beginning lawyer should be able to accomplish. This is not a test of substantive knowledge. Rather, it is designed to evaluate certain fundamental skills lawyers are expected to demonstrate regardless of the area of law in which the skills arise.

Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)

The MBE, which is administered on Wednesday, is developed and graded by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).

This portion of the examination is an objective 6-hour examination containing 200 multiple-choice questions, which is divided into two 3-hour sessions during which 100 questions are administered.

The MBE tests 7 subjects: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts.

Jurisdiction-Specific Component

There is no jurisdiction-specific component in the state of Georgia.

The 400-point examination consists of two equally weighted components: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and (2) a written examination, which consists of two Multistate Performance Test (MPT) items and four essay questions.

Raw scores on the MPT items will be multiplied by 1.5 and added to raw scores on the essay questions. Total raw scores on the written examination will be converted to the 200-point MBE scale and then combined with the scaled MBE score to obtain a final score. A score of 270 is required to pass the examination.

• Written: 50%
• Required MPRE Score: 75

Results for the February exam are released in late May.

Results for the July exam are released in late October.

Reciprocity

Mbe transfer.

Georgia does not accept MBE scores from a bar exam taken in another jurisdiction.

Admission on Motion

Georgia does allow for admission on motion for applicants who have been practicing law for at least 5 of the past 7 years. All requirements for admission on motion can be found here . In addition, Attorneys' Exam may be offered to applicants meeting certain specified criteria.

Contact Information

Supreme Court of Georgia

Office of Bar Admissions

244 Washington Street SW, Suite 440

Atlanta, GA 30334

https://www.gabaradmissions.org/home

Phone: 404-656-3490

Fax: 404-657-9108

Daily Schedule

Mbe subjects.

• Civil Procedure
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law & Procedure
• Real Property

Essay Subjects

• Business Organizations
• Civil Procedure (GA & FRCP)
• Commercial Paper
• Evidence (CA & FRCP)
• Professional Responsibility
• Secured Transactions
• Wills & Estates

2023 Filing Deadlines & Fees

When is the georgia bar exam in 2023 & 2024.

Feb 21-22, 2023

Timely Filing: Jul 6, 202

Final Filing: Oct 5, 2022

Jul 25-26, 2023

Timely Filing: Dec 7, 2022

Final Filing: Mar 1, 2023

Feb 27-28, 2024

Timely Filing: TBD

Final Filing: TBD

Jul 30-31, 2024

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Bar Exam Format

The Georgia Bar Exam is a two-day exam that is administered in Atlanta on the last Tuesday and Wednesday in February and July. Day One consists of two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions and four 45-minute essay questions. Day Two consists of the Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).

Georgia Essay Exam

(weighted 28.6% of bar exam score).

Consists of four 45-minute essay questions that can test on Business Organizations, Commercial Paper, Family Law, Federal Practice & Procedure, Georgia Practice and Procedure, Non-Monetary Remedies, Professional Ethics, Secured Transactions, Trusts, Wills and Estates, plus all MBE subjects and Georgia distinctions on the MBE subjects (The Georgia Essay Exam will not test Georgia Constitutional Law).

Multistate Bar Exam (MBE)

(weighted 50% of bar exam score).

The MBE consists of 200 multiple-choice questions that test the following areas: Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts & Sales, Criminal Law & Procedure, Evidence, Real Property, and Torts. Of the 200 questions, 175 are scored questions and 25 are unscored pre-test questions. The pre-test questions are indistinguishable from the scored questions so applicants are advised to answer all questions.

Subjects Tested

Georgia subjects.

• Business Organizations
• Commercial Paper
• Federal Practice & Procedure
• Georgia Practice and Procedure
• Non-Monetary Remedies
• Professional Ethics
• Secured Transactions
• Wills and Estates

MBE Subjects

• Civil Procedure
• Constitutional Law
• Contracts & Sales
• Criminal Law & Procedure
• Real Property

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As an out-of-state practicing attorney that hadn’t taken a bar exam in 15 years, I was apprehensive about how I was going to prepare for the Georgia attorney’s exam.  I’ve always found essay exams to be tough in that addressing the issues, without wasting time with irrelevant information, had always been a challenge for me.  Barbara’s system taught me to focus on the issues, identify the information necessary for the analysis and structure the answer in an efficient presentation while excluding irrelevancies.  With the help of Barbara’s strategy, I was able to fully answer the essays and MPTs in a timely manner and passed the Georgia Bar on my first attempt.  I highly recommend Barbara’s course for anyone preparing for the Georgia Bar. ~Paul, February 2019

I highly recommend Barbara’s course if you are attempting to score as high as possible on the Essay portion of the Bar exam.  The course is tailored to maximize the amount of points you can receive on the essays.  Through Barbara’s course you will learn how the essays are graded, how to catch the eye of the grader, how to best organize your responses and what strategies and techniques to employ going in on the day of the exam.  I think all of these skills are crucial so you can enter test day feeling fully prepared and confident. ~Frank, February 2019

At the start of Ms. Katz’s class, I was a two-time Ga Bar failure. I had failed the Bar by 14 and 15 points each time and I KNEW the essay portion was my downfall. Instead of failing a third time, I googled essay tutors and found Ms. Katz. Before her class, I honestly believed that I wasn’t gaining points on the essay portion because I didn’t know enough about the tested topics. After the first class, I knew I had failed the bar twice due to horrible organizational skills. Ms. Katz helped me learn how organizational skills alone gives you points. Ms. Katz’s class will teach you how to organize, save time, and write bar passing essays.  For the February 2019 Bar, my MBE score actually dropped and I still passed the exam. I know it was due to learning how to organize my essays and writing a well thought out essay. ~ E., February 2019

I cannot recommend this class enough! Before I took Barbara’s class, I had taken the bar exam three times and gotten three scores of 259, 252, and 262. After I took her class, I took the bar exam for a fourth time and got a score of 285! Barbara’s class was the main reason. It was my essay score that really put me over the edge. She really explains what the bar examiners are looking for and gives you practical techniques on how to approach each MPT and essay. I used her techniques for each MPT and essay question and the result speak for itself. I would highly recommend anyone looking for an essay class to stop looking and sign up. Practice, practice, practice the techniques she teaches and use them! ~Elijah A., Feb 2018

Best decision I ever made!!!! I improved 26 points for the essay portion of the bar exam on my second try! I wish Barbara was my LRW professor in law school. I learned more about legal writing after just one class with Barbara than 3 years in law school. Not only does she give you the tools you need to pass, she also gives you the confidence you need to overcome the anxiety, stress, and fear towards the bar. I most certainly would not have passed the second time without Barbara’s help. I walked in with all the tools and strategy she taught in class. I walked out of the exam room feeling like I absolutely crushed the essays. And I did!! Guys, 26 points increase! Thank you, Barbara! ~Joey, Feb 2018

I took Barbara’s legal writing bar prep class before the Feb 2018 test and she not only helped to vastly improve my legal writing skills but boosted my confidence level by an order of magnitude! Before taking her class I was so nervous taking the bar exam I was sick to my stomach. During this last (and final!!!) bar exam I was ice calm and able to focus so much better than before. Whether you need to fine tune your legal writing skills or need a confidence boost, I highly recommend her class! ~Diana, Feb 2018

I recently passed the February 2018 bar exam, due largely to this focused writing class. After missing the passing score on the February and July 2017 bar exams and realizing the essay portion of the exam was where I struggled most, I searched for a reasonably priced class that focused on the essay portion of the bar exam. Ms. Katz prep class came up on the first page of my google search. This was hands down, the best money I ever spent. The class was focused, provided tips for getting the maximum number of points, and provided detailed, one-on-one feedback. Ms. Katz pointed out both the strengths and weaknesses in my writing. I got more out of this class than I got out of any writing class in law school. The proof is in the numbers, my essay score improved 9 points over my best previous essay score. I highly recommend this class. ~Sheryl, January 2018

There is a certain amount of science behind bar exams, and Barbara shows you how to reach the necessary passing score by drawing on her actual experience as a former legal writing professor, as well as a long-standing bar tutor. Her teaching is very methodical and you learn to no longer be scared of the bar exam but actually embrace it after learning, or “cracking”, the ways that the bar examiners think and write questions year after year. Combined with self-study of the MBE multiple-choice questions, her essay/MPT course should get you the necessary score to pass the bar exam and claim your law license! Thank you Barbara! ~An applicant who passed on his second try in February 2018 (essay/MPT score increased by 28 points)

I have no doubt that I would not have passed the Bar Exam if I had not taken Barbara’s class. I am a LL.M. graduate and English is not my first language, so I’ve always struggled with the written part of the Exam. After taking Barbara’s class and by following her method, I improved my essay score by 13 points and was finally able to pass the exam. I definitely recommend her course to anyone who needs to improve their essay score. ~ Helen, July 2017

Taking Barbara’s course helped me improve my essay and MPTs scores by 19 points.  Barbara taught me how to properly organize my answers to maximize my score.  She explained what the examiners are looking for.  She taught me that knowing the law is not enough to get a passing grade, and I learned what was needed to achieve a passing score.  Barbara’s course played a key role in my successful passage of the Georgia bar exam.  Thank you Barbara! ~ Feb. 2017

~Brian, Feb. 2016

This class was the reason I passed the February 2016 GA Bar!  As a repeater, I knew my weakness was writing.  Ms. Katz helped me identify my strengths and weaknesses.  Throughout the process, she provided invaluable feedback and encouragement.  Thanks to Ms. Katz’s methods, I raised my writing score by 20 points. ~T. Williams

If you have any concern about the written portion of the Georgia Bar (and probably any other state bar), I cannot recommend this course enough. I had taken the exam before and, as a result of this course, my written score increased by double digits. I have struggled with writing under timed conditions and this course helped me to be more focused and efficient. If you follow, employ and practice Professor Katz’s methods, you will do well on the exam. ~Rodrick, July 2015

Ms. Katz’s class made the difference in my passing the Bar Exam.  Her step-by-step process truly prepared me for the MPT and Essay portions of the Bar and showed me exactly what Bar Exam Graders were looking for in an answer.  All I have to say is, without her, I don’t believe I would have gotten my grade of 160 (an improvement of 25 points) on the written portion.  If you struggle with multiple choice like most of us do and need to make up the extra points on the written portion of the exam, take Ms. Katz’s class! ~ Jonathan, July 2015

Thank you for your guidance and support while I was preparing for the Georgia Bar. When I signed up for your training, I had gone to law school in Florida and was licensed to practice there. I was unsure how to prepare for the Georgia Bar Exam because Florida did not require the MPT. At the beginning of my preparation, my anxiety level was high. However, by the end of your course, I had a keen understanding of what to expect and my high level of anxiety had been replaced with a sense of empowerment. The information you shared in the bar prep workshop made the difference in my level of confidence and definitely aided in my success. Thanks for your professionalism and commitment to the success of your students! ~ Rowena, February 2015

Ms. Katz’s Bar Exam Essay Course helped me improve my overall understanding of exam worthy essays. Her feedback and easy to follow writing methods made it possible for me to improve over ten points from my previous essay score. ~ Matthew B., February 2015

Not only did I enjoy the course, but I got all the information I needed to successfully get through day one of the Georgia Bar. I had no idea what the examiners were looking for before taking the Katz course. I passed! Day one piece of cake! Thank you! ~ D. Stewart, July 2014

Before taking Ms. Katz class, I had taken the BAR three times to no avail.  Time management was my main problem.  Each time I took the exam, I always ran out of time.  I had a hard time managing and organizing both the essay and the MPT portion.  After learning about Ms. Katz program through a friend, I immediately signed up for her course.  I figured I had nothing to lose.  Best decision I ever made!!!!  Her class not only helped me organize my writing, but my confidence was also restored.  It gave me the will to try again, unafraid.  Seeing my name on the pass list this past summer was the best feeling I’ve had in a long time.  I finally felt vindicated.  Thank you, prof. Katz!!! ~ S.J., July 2013

“Barbara Katz’s Essay Writing Program gave me the confidence to conquer the essays without fear and anxiety. I dreaded the writing portion of the bar.  However, with Barbara’s strategies and methods, I walked into the Bar Exam feeling confident and ready.   One the day of the exam, I followed all of her suggestions and methods, and I am honored to say I passed the 2013 Georgia Bar Exam.” ~ April, July 2013

When I stumbled upon your website this past summer, I’d already taken the bar exam two times. I was discouraged about my writing and unsure of what I should I do next. Barbara, you restored my confidence in my ability to write. When I took the exam for a third time this summer, I ran into a time crunch, but with the steps you’d gone over with me and the essay structure you’d ingrained in me, during the exam, I remained confident that I was composing succinct answers. My overall score increased by 20 points, with over 2/3 of those points going towards my written score. Thanks so much for working with me and for always being very thorough and positive. Your services were a great investment–I can’t thank you enough. ~ Leigh, July 2012

Thank you so much for working with me this summer. Because of your course, I not only passed the exam, but I did so comfortably! My essay score increased by 17 points (31 points overall)! I’m overjoyed, and I am positive that your pointers for dealing with the essays put me over the top. Your strategy for conquering the MPTs allowed me to complete them with confidence, and your essay suggestions were exactly what I needed to keep me organized during the exam. I’m so grateful for your continued encouragement, and for helping me to believe that I could do it. Thank you again, and keep doing what you’re doing! ~ B.C., July 2012

As you are aware I was not successful back on the Feb ’12. But grazed it by hairs this past Jul. My writing score was higher than my MBE score both times. Thank you, thank you many times over! I am more than confident my investment in your writing course made all the difference!!! Most importantly you gave me confidence, something I often lacked about my writing in law school. Pin-pointing how and why I lost writing points was phenomenal! ~ Kim (July 2012)

My friend and fellow attorney recommended your bar writing course when I had difficulty passing the bar and I cannot thank her enough! Barbara, the skills I learned in your class gave me the confidence and organization I needed to stay focused while writing essays for the bar. I honestly feel that what I learned during your course helped me compose very succinct answers. What you taught me pushed me over the top and I would recommend your course to anyone! Thanks so very much for all of your help! ~ S.N.

Barbara’s class was exactly what I needed to help me structure my writing for both the essay and MPT portion of the exam.I struggled with managing the material for the MPT, but using her method helped me identify the important pieces of the puzzle and put together cohesive, high-scoring MPTs.I truly feel that it is a result of her instruction that I passed the February bar exam and would not hesitate to recommend her class. ~ April S. (February 2012)

It is with great gratitude that I send this email. I have struggled to pass the bar exam and repeatedly failed the test by just a few points each time.  I took your class and as a result my score increased 17 points! I did much better on the writing portion of the test. I applied the strategies that you teach in class and they worked! Thank you for your patience and encouragement. You are the best! ~Tiana (July 2011)

Thank you so so much for the help and encouragement you offered during your January 2011 bar prep class. I am so happy to tell you that I raised my score 23 points. Your class really was just what I needed. Not only did it give me the right organization and structure to use for the exam, but I also gained so much confidence. ~ Amanda F. (January 2011)

I would like to thank you for all the pointers you gave me this past summer!! There is no way I could have passed the exam without your assistance. I cried for three hours after I saw the certificate. Your expertise allowed me to see exactly where I was lacking in my essays. You also served as a counselor for me and encouraged me to let go of the past failures. In sum, you were an angel to me. I thank God for your unselfishness and I thank God that I passed the Georgia bar. Wow! I am an attorney now. God is good!!!!! ~K.G. (July 2010)

I want to thank you for helping me study for the July (09) Georgia Bar Exam. After two previous failing attempts, I passed, and I am very happy about that. The work we did on essay writing and especially formatting helped me a great deal.  The one-on-one attention (even though I was in D.C.) was great, I am SURE this is what put me over the top. Again, thank you! ~William (July 2009)

I passed! Thank you for all of your help over the summer.  You truly gave me the blueprint to pass! ~Angela (July 2009)

Thank you!  . . . I really appreciated your help and motivation.  It definitely helped as I prepared for the bar. . . .  I’m so glad it is over.  I wish you all the best, and if you ever have a student requesting information about your services, I will gladly serve as a referral. ~L. Lee (February 2009)

Thank you Barbara.  I certainly don’t think I could have done it without you.  I appreciate all of your help, advice, and words of encouragement.  Hopefully one day (if I ever find a job in Atlanta- things are tough out there!), I can take you out to lunch for a proper token of appreciation. ~Kate (February 2009)

Thank you Barbara!!! I sincerely appreciate the help that you offered in your class. CIRAC made much of the difference!!! ~Nicole (February 2009)

Barbara’s tutoring gave me directed, targeted advice on how to prepare for the essay and MPT portion of the bar exam. I threw out my previously purchased essay prep course books after meeting with her. I did not have an abundance of time on my hands with a new baby but Barbara guided me through the process efficiently…and I passed! ~B. Gearhart (July 2007)

From 1994 through 2006, Ms. Katz was the program coordinator and writing instructor in the Bar Admissions Court of Study, a Georgia bar review course administered by Georgia State University School of Law.  This course has been suspended indefinitely, although information about the course may still available at its web site.

Barbara Katz Law Firm, P.C. 1900 Century Place N.E., Suite 220 Atlanta, GA 30345 Office: (404) 298-5050 Send us an email on our Contact Page

The information contained in this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should always consult an attorney for legal advice pertaining to your particular situation and state of residence. Site copyright © 2019 by Barbara Katz Law Firm, P.C.  You may reproduce materials available at this site for your own personal use and for non-commercial distribution. All copies must include this copyright statement.

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Georgia Bar Exam Schedule:

Tuesday AM: MPT (2 MPT, 3 hours)

Tuesday PM: Essays (4 essays, 3 hours)

Wednesday AM: MBE (100 questions, 3 hours) 

Wednesday PM: MBE (100 questions, 3 hours)

The essay portion of the Georgia bar exam tests the following subjects:

• Business Organizations
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Federal Practice and Procedure
• Georgia Practice and Procedure
• Non-Monetary Remedies
• Professional Ethics
• Wills and Estates
• U.C.C. Articles 2, 3, & 9

The MBE portion of the Georgia bar exam tests the following subjects:

• Civil Procedure
• Real Property

Study Resources for the Georgia Bar Exam

Georgia provides  previous essay and MPT questions and “selected answers”  online along with  tips  and  success stories  from exam takers. 

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Georgia Bar Exam

Georgia bar exam format.

The Georgia bar exam takes two days and consists of the Georgia Essay Exam, the Multistate Performance Test (“MPT”) , and the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE” ) . Georgia law is tested on the Georgia bar exam.

Georgia Essays Georgia tests four (4) essays. Each essay is 45 minutes and is of equal value. The Georgia Board of Bar Examiners prepares the Georgia essays. Sample essay questions can be found here . Individual essay questions will involve more than one of the following subjects and frequently test areas such as procedure, evidence, or damages:

• Business Organizations
• Constitutional Law
• Contracts (Common Law, Sales/UCC Art. 2)
• Criminal Law
• Criminal Procedure
• Federal Practice and Procedure
• Georgia Practice and Procedure
• Negotiable Instruments/Commercial Paper (UCC Art. 3)
• Non-Monetary Remedies
• Professional Ethics
• Secured Transactions (UCC Art. 9)
• Wills and Estates
• Uniform Commercial Code

MPT (Performance Test) Georgia tests two (2) MPT performance tests.

MBE (Multiple Choice) Georgia uses the standard MBE . Subjects include:

• Civil Procedure
• Real Property

MBE Score Transfer Georgia does not accept MBE Scores from previous exams or other jurisdictions. Georgia does offer a one-day Georgia Attorneys’ Exam for attorneys admitted in other jurisdictions who are not eligible for Georgia Admission on Motion .

Georgia Bar Exam Testing Schedule

Day 1 Morning – 2 MPTs Afternoon – 4 Essays

Day 2 Morning – MBE Part I (100 questions; 3 hours) Afternoon – MBE Part II (100 questions; 3 hours)

Georgia Bar Exam Dates and Application

The Georgia bar exam is held on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July. Applications can be requested on the Georgia Office of Bar Admissions Website .

Georgia Bar Exam Weight

Grading Procedure The written portion of the exam (2 MPTs and 4 Essays) and the MBE are weighted equally. There are 400 total points available. Raw scores on the MPT are multiplied by 1.5 and added to the raw scores on the essays. The total raw scores on the written exam are then converted to the MBE to generate the written scaled score. The written scaled score and the MBE scaled score are combined to obtain a final bar exam score.

Exam results for the February exam are generally released in late May. Exam results for the July exam are generally released in late October.

Passing Score Applicants must achieve a total bar exam score of 270 or greater. Applicants must also achieve an MBE score of at least 115 in order to have the essays and MPTs graded.

Pass Rates Bar exam statistics can be found here .

Review and Appeal for Applicants Failing the Georgia Bar Exam Applicants achieving a total bar exam score of 265 to 269 will have their essays and MPT answers regarded by the Board prior to the release of grades.

Retaking the Georgia Bar Exam

There is no limit on the amount of times an applicant may take the Georgia bar exam.

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Georgia Bar Exam details

A typical georgia bar exam is a 2-day exam.

Georgia Bar Exam information is subject to change without notice. Please verify with the Georgia Office of Bar Admissions .

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Bar exam details

• Two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions (AM)
• Four 45-minute essay questions (PM)
• Multistate Bar Exam (MBE), a 200-question, multiple-choice exam (100 questions in the AM, 100 questions in the PM)

Subjects tested

• Constitutional Law
• Contracts/Sales
• Criminal Law/Procedure
• Federal Civil Procedure
• Real Property

Georgia Essay Subjects

• Business Organizations
• Federal Practice and Procedure
• Georgia Practice and Procedure
• Non-Monetary Remedies
• Professional Ethics
• Wills and Estates
• Uniform Commercial Code (Articles 2, 3, & 9)
• Plus all MBE subjects
• “Closed universe” practical questions using instructions, factual data, cases, statutes and other reference material supplied by examiners.
• A scaled score of 75 or higher on the MPRE is required for admission.

Click here to learn more about the MPRE .

Scaled MBE and scaled essay/performance test scores are combined to determine if applicant has achieved a passing score of 270.

• MBE scaled score of 115 required to have MPT questions and essays graded.
• Combined score of 265-269 will result in re-grading of essays and MPTs.

Reciprocity

Acceptance of mbe score.

Georgia does not accept an MBE score from an exam taken in another jurisdiction.

A one-day Attorneys’ Exam, testing only the essay/MPT portion of the Georgia Bar Exam, may be offered to attorneys of other jurisdictions meeting certain criteria. A score of 135 is required to pass the Attorneys' Exam.

Admission on Motion

A member in good standing of a reciprocating jurisdiction may be admitted on motion in Georgia if the applicant has engaged in the active practice of law for five of the seven years preceding application. Additional requirements apply.

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Georgia Bar Exam Information

About the Bar Exam

The Georgia Bar Exam is a two-Day exam. It takes place on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July.

The Georgia Essay exam includes 2 MPT®S and 4 45-Minute GA Essays. The Georgia Essay exam takes place on Tuesday and the MBE® (Multistate Bar Exam) takes place on Wednesday.

Contact Information

Office of Bar Admissions 244 Washington Street, SW Suite 440 Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-3490

Bar Exam Format

The Georgia Bar Exam is a two-day exam.

• Day 1: AM: 2 Multistate Performance Tests (MPT®s) PM: Four Georgia essays You are allowed to manage your time within each testing session.
• Day 2: 200-question, multiple-choice Multistate Bar Exam (MBE®).

Subjects Tested

Business Organizations (Agency, Corporations, Partnership)

Constitutional Law

Criminal Law and Procedure Evidence

Federal Civil Procedure

Georgia Practice and Procedure

Non-Monetary Remedies

Professional Ethics

Trusts, Wills and Estates

Uniform Commercial Code (Sales, Commercial Paper, and Secured Transactions)

Bar Exam Dates

• 2024: July 30-31,
• 2025: February 25-26, and July 29-30

The 400-point examination consists of two equally weighted components: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE®) and (2) a written examination, which consists of two Multistate Performance Test (MPT®) items and four essay questions. Raw scores on the MPT® items will be multiplied by 1.5 and added to raw scores on the essay questions. Total raw scores on the written examination will be converted to the 200-point MBE® scale and then combined with the scaled MBE® score to obtain a final score. A score of 270 is required to pass the examination. However, your MPT® and essay answers will not be graded unless you achieve a scaled score of at least 115 on the MBE® portion of the examination.

A minimum passing scaled score is 75 or higher.

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If you are approved for Admission on Motion and you are issued a Certification of Fitness by the Board to Determine Fitness of Bar Applicants, notification will be issued in the form of a letter which will be accompanied by a Certificate of Eligibility for Admission on Motion without Examination. This certificate allows you to be sworn in to the practice of law in Georgia.

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The Georgia Bar Exam is administered over two days.

The written portion of the exam is administered on the first day of the Georgia bar exam. The written portion of the bar exam consists of the Multistate Performance Test (“MPT”) and the Georgia essay questions. You will have three hours to answer the two MPT questions. You will have three hours to answer four Georgia essay questions.

The Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”) is administered on the second day of the Georgia bar exam. The MBE is a multiple-choice test containing 200 questions. The MBE is split into a morning and afternoon session. Each session consists of 100 questions. You have three hours to complete each session.

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Georgia mpre score requirement.

Georgia requires bar exam applicants to pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”). You must score 75 or higher on the MPRE in order to pass in Georgia.

Scoring/Grading and Results

In order to pass the Georgia bar exam, you must score at least 270. This equates to 135, based on the MBE’s 200-point scale. To obtain this score, raw scores are converted to scaled scores, and then combined. The results of the Georgia bar exam results are generally released in late May for the February bar exam, or late October for the July bar exam.

Reciprocity

Reciprocity may be available to any attorney licensed in a United States jurisdiction other than Georgia if the Georgia Board of Bar Examiners finds that the attorney satisfies the admission eligibility requirements. Admission may be made on motion without examination if the attorney is certified for fitness and satisfies other eligibility requirements.

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• Business Organizations
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• Non-Monetary Remedies
• Professional Ethics
• Trusts, Wills, and Estates
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• Contracts and Sales

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Board of Bar Examiners P.O. Box 38466 Atlanta, GA 30334 (404) 656-3490   February 25-26, 2020 July 28-29, 2020 February 23-24, 2021 four essay questions and two 90-minute Multistate Performance Test questions . to have his or her essays graded.  The MBE & Georgia sections are combined and a score of 270 is required to pass the .       July 2011 84% % 78% February 2011 86% 51% 69% July 2010 85% 35% 79% February 2010 79% 42% 63% July 2009 89% 37% 83% February 2009 74% 31% 57% July 2008 91% 43% 85% February 2008 83% 44% 65% July 2007 87% 38% 80% February 2007 75% 45% 61% None . Applicants must sit for the Multistate Bar Exam while taking the Georgia Bar Exam. None, except attorneys exams may be administered to certain applicants (contact board).   Generally, all applicants must take the Georgia Bar Exam. Other States   |  Contact AmeriBar Get the Reddit app For anything related to the bar exam and all of its glory. Georgia Bar Exam The Georgia Bar Exam essay portion will be "open book." 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