New Jersey
NJUBE StateEverything you need to know about the New Jersey bar exam — format, subjects, pass rate, study timeline, and tips.
Format
The New Jersey Bar Exam is a part of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), which is administered over two days. It includes the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), the Multistate Performance Test (MPT), and the New Jersey-specific essay questions.
Test Days
2
Passing Score
266 out of 400
Pass Rate
Approximately 70% for first-time takers in recent years.
Registration Deadlines
Applicants must register by the end of February for the July exam and by the end of September for the February exam.
Tests principles of contract formation, enforceability, breaches, and remedies.
Focuses on civil wrongs, negligence, intentional torts, and defenses.
Covers crimes, defenses, and the criminal justice process, including constitutional limitations.
Explores the structure of government, individual rights, and judicial review.
Examines the admissibility of evidence, witness competency, and hearsay rules.
Deals with agency, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies.
Focuses on the rules governing civil litigation in New Jersey and federal courts.
Analyzes attorney ethics, duties to clients, and responsibilities to the court.
Includes state-specific laws, rules, and legal principles applicable in New Jersey.
10-12 weeks
Start with a comprehensive review of all subjects, focusing on outlines and foundational principles.
8-10 weeks
Increase practice questions and begin timed essay writing to simulate exam conditions.
4-6 weeks
Focus on practice exams, review weaker subjects, and continue timed practice sessions.
2-3 weeks
Engage in intensive review sessions and focus on MBE and New Jersey-specific essays.
1 week
Light review and mental preparation, including exam logistics and self-care.
New Jersey does not have mutual reciprocity agreements with most states, but it does allow lawyers from UBE jurisdictions to transfer scores if they meet certain criteria.