Convenience Package
Is your firm paying for your course? Get the most out of your prep with everything Kaplan has to offer. Study live in class, live stream our lectures at home and access them anytime with our on-demand recordings. Prepare for the Bar in a second state at no additional cost. Plus, you’ll receive a set of our MBE flashcards.
$3,999
Pass Rates
In case you were wondering:
87% of Kaplan first-time students pass the Uniform Bar Exam*. Even better, first-time students who do 75% of the assigned practice have a pass rate* of 93%
*Pass rates based on responses to a survey of all first-time takers from accredited ABA law schools who are JD graduates and prepared for the July 2017 Bar examination with Kaplan Bar Review. "Assigned practice" means MBE questions and essays assigned by Kaplan in its Bar Review course.
Detailed Explanations for Every Question
Every course comes loaded with 4,000 MBE practice questions—but that's only the start. Detailed explanations for every question help you understand the concepts. Access practice questions on your desktop, or download our top-rated mobile app to review on-the-go, between classes, and before bed.
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Get all of the benefits of a live classroom in the location of your choice. Have a question during class? Raise a virtual hand. Kaplan technology lets you communicate with your teacher and fellow students and get quick, real-time answers. Miss a class? Catch up with on demand lectures you can start and stop anytime.
Previously Tested Essay Bank
Search by topic, and practice writing essay questions that have all been tested on previous Bar exams*. Then, get quality feedback from a licensed attorney as many times as you want with our Unlimited Essay Grading feature. It's been shown that Kaplan students who submit more essays see an improvement in their scores.
*In states where released.
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Log into your dashboard and get a strengths and weaknesses guide based on your performance. If you miss a session, email our attorneys 24/7, and get the answers and support you need.
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Michigan Bar Exam Information
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About the Bar Exam
The Michigan Bar Exam is a 2-day exam. It takes place on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of February and July. The State Essays take place on Tuesday and the MBE (Multistate Bar Exam) takes place on Wednesday.
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Contact Information
State Board of Law Examiners
Michigan Hall of Justice
P.O. Box 30052 Lansing, MI 48909
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Bar Exam Format
The Michigan Bar Exam is a 2-day exam.
- Day 1: AM: Nine Michigan Essays PM: Six Michigan Essays.
- Day 2: 200-question, multiple-choice Multistate Bar Exam (MBE).
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Subjects Tested
Real Property, Personal Property, Wills, Trusts, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Corporations, Partnerships, Agency, Evidence, Creditor's Rights, Michigan Practice and Procedure, Federal Civil Procedure, Equity, Torts, No-Fault, Contracts/Sales, Negotiable Instruments (UCC 3), Secured Transactions (UCC 9), Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, Domestic Relations, Conflicts of Laws, and Worker's Compensation.
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Bar Exam Dates
The Michigan Bar Exam will be administered on:
- February 26 and 27, 2019
- July 30 and 31, 2019
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Grading
Your combined score must be a 135 or higher to pass. There is no minimum passing score for either the multistate portion or the essay portion.
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MPRE
The minimum passing scaled score is 85 or higher.
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Reciprocity
Michigan permits admission by motion. Number of years practiced must be 3 of past 5.
Kaplan Exclusives
MBE Qbank
Over 4,000 practice questions with detailed answers that help you learn
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Recorded videos you can start and stop when you're ready to study
Dedicated Support
Questions? Email our attorneys, and you'll get an answer within 48 hours
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