The South Dakota Bar Exam lasts two days.  On day one, two Multistate Performance Test (MPT) questions, one Indian Law question, and five Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) questions are administered.  Click here to learn more about AmeriBar's South Dakota Bar Review Course for the South Dakota Bar Exam.   On day two, the Multistate Bar Exam is administered. Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Multistate Bar Review Course.

The scores from each day are averaged.

In addition to successfully passing the South Dakota Bar Exam, applicants must attain a score of 75 on the MPRE.  South Dakota will accept prior MPRE scores if taken within prior 25 months and the applicant was admitted in jurisdiction.  Click here for more information about AmeriBar's Free Online MPRE Review Course and how it can help you pass the bar exam in South Dakota.

Limited - South Dakota may, at its discretion, accept MBE scores of at least 130 if taken within prior 25 months and applicant was admitted in that jurisdiction.

None in South Dakota

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