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Question 1

Iowa adopted the Uniform Bar Examination. Which three components make up the Iowa UBE, and what is their respective weighting toward the total scaled score?

MBE (50%), MEE (30%), MPT (20%) MBE (40%), MEE (40%), MPT (20%) MBE (60%), MEE (25%), MPT (15%) MBE (50%), MEE (25%), MPT (25%)

Correct Answer:

MBE (50%), MEE (30%), MPT (20%)

Question 2

What is the minimum passing UBE score required for admission to the Iowa bar for the July 2026 and later administrations?

266 260 270 280

Correct Answer:

260

Question 3

A plaintiff files a negligence petition in Iowa District Court but, due to an oversight, fails to serve the original notice on the defendant within 90 days of filing the petition. The defendant moves to dismiss. Under the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure, what is the most likely outcome if the plaintiff cannot show good cause?

The action is dismissed with prejudice, barring refiling Service is deemed effective by operation of law after 90 days The action is dismissed without prejudice, or the court directs an alternate time or manner of service The court must grant a mandatory 60-day extension regardless of cause

Correct Answer:

The action is dismissed without prejudice, or the court directs an alternate time or manner of service

Question 4

A citizen of Iowa sues a citizen of Nebraska in federal court in the Southern District of Iowa, alleging $90,000 in damages from a car accident that occurred in Iowa. Which basis of subject-matter jurisdiction, if any, supports the federal suit?

Federal-question jurisdiction, because car accidents implicate interstate commerce Supplemental jurisdiction, because the claim is related to a federal claim No federal subject-matter jurisdiction, because the amount in controversy does not exceed $75,000 Diversity jurisdiction, because the parties are completely diverse

Correct Answer:

Diversity jurisdiction, because the parties are completely diverse

Question 5

Under International Shoe Co. v. Washington and its progeny, a state court may exercise personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant only if the defendant has which of the following?

Minimum contacts with the forum such that exercising jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice Physical presence in the forum state at the time of service Consent that is express and in writing Property located within the forum state

Correct Answer:

Minimum contacts with the forum such that exercising jurisdiction does not offend traditional notions of fair play and substantial justice

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