Bar Exam Dates, Locations & Schedule
The bar examination is given on the last consecutive Tuesday and Wednesday of each February and July.
| EXAM | DATES | LOCATION | VENUE |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2023 | Tuesday February 21 - Wednesday February 22 | Columbia |
Stoney Creek Hotel Columbia 2601 S. Providence Rd. Columbia, MO 573-442-6400
Direct booking link here
Call 573-219-5107 to book by phone |
| July 2023 | Tuesday July 25 - Wednesday July 26 | Columbia |
Holiday Inn Executive Center 2200 I-70 Drive S.W. Columbia, MO 573-445-8531 |
The Uniform Bar Examination schedule is set out below.
The amount of time allotted for the test sessions is exact. The amount of time allotted for registration, instructions, and breaks is approximate. Therefore, the actual start and end times may vary slightly.**
**Screening and start times may be staggered. Applicants will be notified when to report for screening.
| ESSAY PORTION - TUESDAY | |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Screening & Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Instructions |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Multistate Performance Test Session (2 Questions) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break & Rescreening |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Instructions |
| 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Multistate Essay Examination Session (6 Questions) |
| MBE PORTION - WEDNESDAY | |
|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. | Screening & Registration |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Instructions |
| 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Morning Session (100 Questions) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break & Rescreening |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Instructions |
| 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Afternoon Session (100 Questions) |