Connecticut
CTEverything you need to know about the Connecticut bar exam — format, subjects, pass rate, study timeline, and tips.
Format
The Connecticut bar exam is a state-specific exam that lasts two days. It includes the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) and additional state-specific essays and performance tests.
Test Days
2
Passing Score
266 out of 400
Pass Rate
Approximately 78% for first-time takers.
Registration Deadlines
Applications are generally due by May 1 for the July exam and by December 1 for the February exam.
Tests principles and rules governing civil litigation.
Covers the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
Encompasses substantive criminal law and procedural aspects of criminal justice.
Focuses on rules and principles governing admissibility of evidence in court.
Covers the legal principles of land ownership and property rights.
Examines civil wrongs that cause harm or loss to individuals.
Issues related to the formation and operation of business entities.
Legal principles affecting family relationships, including marriage and divorce.
Focus on the management and distribution of a person's assets after death.
Covers rules governing attorneys' conduct and ethical duties.
Includes topics that pertain specifically to Connecticut law and procedures.
10-12 weeks
Get familiar with the exam format, begin reviewing substantive law, and assemble study materials.
8-10 weeks
Intensify your study sessions, focus on practice questions and essays for the MBE and Connecticut-specific content.
4-6 weeks
Review and reinforce weak areas, take more practice exams and work on timing.
2-3 weeks
Focus on full-length practice exams, final reviews, and essay writing techniques.
1 week
Focus on stress management, keep reviewing key concepts, and minimize distractions.
Connecticut allows attorneys from other UBE jurisdictions to apply for admission without taking the exam if they meet specific criteria. However, applicants should check individual state rules for reciprocity.