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Bar Exam Pass Probability Calculator

Estimate your bar exam pass likelihood from MBE scores and essay performance.

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Results

Pass Probability

1%

Risk LevelHigh Risk
Est. Composite Score151
Margin Above Passing-115 pts
MBE PerformanceGood
Est. Written Score159
Study Completion70%
How to Use This Calculator
  1. Enter your MBE Score (Scaled) from a simulated or released MBE practice set (100–200 scale).
  2. Enter your Practice Essay Score (%) — average your performance across MEE and MPT practice questions.
  3. Set MBE Weight (%) for your jurisdiction — 50% is standard for UBE states.
  4. Enter the Passing Score for your jurisdiction (266 is common for UBE states; check your state board).
  5. Enter Study Hours Completed and Recommended Study Hours (typically 400–600 hours for bar prep).
  6. Review Pass Probability, Risk Level, and Margin Above Passing to decide whether to adjust your study plan.

What each input means

MBE Score (Scaled)
Scaled MBE (Multistate Bar Examination) score from practice or simulated exam.
Practice Essay Score (%)
Average percentage on practice essay/MEE/MPT questions.
MBE Weight (%)
Weight of MBE in your jurisdiction (typically 50% for UBE).
Passing Score
Minimum passing score in your jurisdiction (e.g., 266 for many UBE states).
Study Hours Completed
Total study hours completed so far.
Recommended Study Hours
Recommended total study hours for bar prep (typically 400-600).

How this is calculated

Worked example, using the default values

  1. Identify Input Parameters
    4 parameters
    MBE Score (Scaled) = 142, Practice Essay Score (%) = 65, MBE Weight (%) = 50, Passing Score = 266 = 6 input(s) provided
  2. Calculate Pass Probability
    Pass Probability
    1 = 1%
  3. Calculate Risk Level
    High Risk = High Risk
  4. Calculate Est. Composite Score
    Est. Composite Score
    151 = 151

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