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Multistate Essay Examination

Description

The Multistate Essay Examination (MEE) consists of six 30-minute questions. Developed by NCBE, the MEE is administered by user jurisdictions as part of the bar examination on the Tuesday before the last Wednesday in February and July of each year. The MEE is only one of a number of measures that a board of bar examiners may use in determining competence to practice. Each jurisdiction grades the MEE and determines its own policy with regard to the relative weight given to the MEE and other scores.

Certifying Organization

National Conference of Bar Examiners

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certificate name

Board Certification in Civil Trial Advocacy

Certifying Organization

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

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Certifying Organization

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Board Certification in Family Law Trial Law

Certifying Organization

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Type

C - Specialty

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