Mississippi
MSEverything you need to know about the Mississippi bar exam — format, subjects, pass rate, study timeline, and tips.
Format
The Mississippi Bar Exam is a state-specific exam. It spans two days and consists of essay questions and a Multistate Performance Test (MPT), along with the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE).
Test Days
2
Passing Score
130
Pass Rate
Approximately 55% for first-time takers.
Registration Deadlines
Registration typically closes 60 days before the exam date.
Tests knowledge of federal and state civil procedural rules.
Covers the formation, enforceability, and breach of contracts.
Focuses on substantive criminal law and procedural safeguards.
Examines rules and principles regarding the admissibility of evidence.
Involves real property concepts, including ownership and leases.
Covers personal injury law and various tort doctrines.
Focuses on the formation and regulation of business organizations.
Tests knowledge of estate planning, wills, and intestacy.
Covers marriage, divorce, child custody, and support.
Focuses on ethical standards and responsibilities of attorneys.
10-12 weeks
Develop a study schedule that includes all subjects, focusing on areas of weakness.
8-10 weeks
Start taking practice exams and timed essays to improve speed and accuracy.
4-6 weeks
Intensify review sessions, focusing on MBE subjects and complex areas of law.
2-3 weeks
Take full-length practice exams under timed conditions.
1 week
Review key rules and outlines, avoiding new materials.
Mississippi does not have formal reciprocity agreements, but provides a process for taking the bar exam in Mississippi if you have practiced law in another jurisdiction. The score from the MBE can sometimes be transferred under certain conditions.