Bar Information: General information
The Kentucky Bar Exam is a two day exam which may cover the following subjects:
You must pass both the essay and Multistate (MBE) portions of the examination. A general average of 75% or higher on the essay portion of the examination shall be deemed a passing score. A scaled score of 132 or higher on the Multistate (MBE) portion shall be deemed passing.
- Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure
- Conflict of Laws
- Contracts
- Constitutional Law
- Business Entities (corporations, partnerships and/or others)
- Criminal Law and Procedure
- Civil Procedure
- Domestic Relations
- Property (real and/or personal)
- Federal Taxation
- Torts
- Uniform Commercial Code (sales, secured transactions and/or negotiable instruments)
- Estates (wills and/or trusts)
- Evidence
- Such other subjects as the Board may select from among questions proposed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
You must pass both the essay and Multistate (MBE) portions of the examination. A general average of 75% or higher on the essay portion of the examination shall be deemed a passing score. A scaled score of 132 or higher on the Multistate (MBE) portion shall be deemed passing.