The New Jersey Bar Exam lasts 2 days.  On day 1, the Multistate Bar Exam is administered.  On day 2, seven essay questions are given.  All essay questions possess equal value.  The essay examination will consist of four essays in the morning session (a total of three hours) and three essays in the afternoon session (two hours and fifteen minutes).   The MPT is no longer administered in New Jersey.  Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Complete Home Study Course for the New Jersey Bar Exam.

The MBE counts for 50%.  The essays count for 50%. 

75 or a C grade in a law school professional responsibility class.  Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Free Online MPRE Review Course.

Concurrent only

None (exception for New Jersey law school professors - contact board)

Contact the board of bar examiners for the most current information.