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The national mean scaled score for the March 2023 MPRE was 94.9, 0.7 points lower than the March 2022 mean of 95.6. The March 2023 mean reflects the performance of 20,184 examinees, 978 more than the March 2022 examinee count of 19,206.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced today that the national mean scaled score for the February 2023 Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) was 131.1, a decrease of 1.5 points compared to the February 2022 mean of 132.6.

The Year in Review highlights the work of NCBE’s volunteers and staff in fulfilling its mission and provides a data-filled snapshot of the work NCBE undertakes in its commitment to serving the bar admissions community.

NCBE has released a statement regarding the timeline by which new US Supreme Court decisions might be reflected on the bar exam.

The national mean scaled score for the November 2022 MPRE was 97.2

The national mean scaled score for the August 2022 MPRE was 96.0. This mean reflects the performance of 18,210 examinees, 405 fewer than the August 2021 examinee count of 18,615. The August 2021 mean was also 96.0.

The national Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) mean scaled score for July 2022 was 140.3, consistent with results from recent years’ July administrations.

Candidates will be able to register for upcoming administrations of the MPRE earlier than they could previously.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced today that law professor Timothy Davis has been elected to its Board of Trustees.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced today that attorney Lisa Perlen has been elected to its Board of Trustees.

Susan Baek has been named Manager of Test Security and Administration for the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).

The national mean scaled score for the March 2022 Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) was 95.6, the National Conference of Bar Examiners announced today.

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) will be offered at a testing site in Puerto Rico at each administration of the MPRE starting with the August 2022 exam.

The national Multistate Bar Examination (MBE) mean scaled score for February 2022 was 132.6, a return to the February 2020 mean after an increase to a mean of 134.0 last February.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) has published its 2021 Year in Review.

Next generation exam, slated for 2026 launch, will place greater emphasis on essential lawyering skills, decrease number of tested legal subjects; legal community encouraged to comment on proposed subjects and skills.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) announced today that Marilyn Wellington will join NCBE in June as its Chief Strategy and Operations Officer.

The National Conference of Bar Examiners condemns the ongoing threats to the students, faculty, and staff of America's historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Jeff Grove has been named Senior NextGen Implementation and Process Manager for the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE).