South Carolina

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South Carolina requires the following NCBE exams: MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE. Visit the NCBE Study Aids Store to purchase the Bar Exam Everything Value Pack which includes MBE, MEE, and MPT study aids; and MPRE study aids to help prepare for South Carolina exams. 

Bar Admission Agency
Bar Exam Eligibility, Deadlines, and Fees
ABA-Approved Law School J.D. Required
Yes
Foreign Law Graduate Eligibility
No
Bar Exam Application Filing Deadlines
Details

Jan. 10

Jan. 31

Aug. 31

Sep. 30

Bar Exam Application Filing Fees
Details
Score Portability
Accepts Legacy UBE Score
Yes
Minimum Legacy UBE Score
266
Accepts NextGen UBE Score
No
Maximum Score Age
3 years
Details
Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Accepts Transferred MBE Scores
No
Character & Fitness Investigations
This jurisdiction does not use NCBE's character and fitness services; please contact South Carolina for filing instructions.
MPRE Requirements
MPRE Required
Yes
MPRE Minimum Passing Score
77
MPRE Score Time Parameters
Details
Admission on Motion
Rules Provide for Admission on Motion
No
Details
Legal Education and Reciprocity Requirements
Details
Bar Exam
Legacy UBE
Yes
Minimum Passing Score
266
Legacy UBE Jurisdiction-Specific Requirement
Yes
Details
NextGen UBE
No
Jurisdiction-Drafted Exam
No

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Since jurisdiction rules and policies change, NCBE strongly advises consulting the jurisdiction's bar admission agency directly for the most current information.