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Other Licensing Requirements. Be certified by the Board as having present good moral character and fitness. Score 85 or higher on the MPRE. Satisfy the requirements of Rule 2(a)(5). Complete the Texas Law Course. Be willing to take the required Oath.
Admission on Motion (Reciprocity) To become licensed in Texas without examination, applicants must: Hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school. Have practiced law as a primary occupation for at least 5 of the last 7 years. Demonstrate good moral character.
The UBE has three parts: (1) the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE), (2) the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE), and (3) the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). The highest possible scaled score over these three parts is 400, and a test-taker must achieve a scaled score of 270 or higher to pass in Texas.
Complainants are required to use the State Bar's current grievance form, effective September 1, 2023, to report attorney misconduct. A grievance can be submitted electronically at , or the current grievance form can be downloaded from there.
STATE BAR STAFF CONTACTS Telephone (800) 204-2222 or (512) 427-1463 and the extension number, as noted for each department, unless another telephone number is given.
Eligibility Requirements In order to be licensed in Texas without taking the Texas Bar Examination, you must demonstrate that you: Hold a J.D. from an ABA-approved U.S. law school or satisfy each element of a Rule 13 exemption from the law study requirement. Are licensed to practice law in another state.
On September 22, 2000, the State Bar of Texas Board of Directors adopted a revised Pro Bono Policy. The policy sets forth an aspirational goal of 50 hours of pro bono legal services to the poor each year for each Texas attorney. Texas attorneys are not required to meet this goal but are highly encouraged to do so.
A UBE score is “earned” on the last day of the exam administration. Scores that were earned more than five years ago cannot be transferred. Once you submit your UBE Transfer Application, we will conduct a character and fitness investigation. This investigation can take up to nine months.
The Texas State Bar Exam is a formidable hurdle for law school graduates, encompassing not only the challenge of mastering extensive legal knowledge but also the need for psychological resilience and effective preparation strategies.