AR BAR Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield AR BAR facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Under the 'eggshell plaintiff' rule, a defendant is liable for: → All damages caused, even if magnified by the plaintiff's pre-existing condition
2. Which of the following most accurately states the standard of care owed by a professional (e.g., an attorney) in a negligence case? → The care of a reasonably competent professional in the same field
3. Under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 408, evidence of settlement offers or negotiations is inadmissible to prove: → Liability or the validity or amount of a claim
4. An Arkansas attorney receives a $5,000 flat fee that is earned only upon completion of the matter. Where must these funds be held initially? → In a client trust account until earned
5. Under strict scrutiny, a law will be upheld only if: → It is necessary to achieve a compelling government interest and is narrowly tailored
6. Under Arkansas comparative fault law, a plaintiff is barred from recovery when their fault: → Equals or exceeds 50% of total fault
7. Under Arkansas Code § 5-2-203, which defense completely absolves a defendant who lacked the capacity to conform conduct to the law? → Insanity defense (mental disease or defect)
8. Under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, private property may be taken for public use only if: → Just compensation is paid to the property owner
9. Under Arkansas law, a property owner may use which level of force to defend property from trespass? → Reasonable non-deadly force proportionate to the threat
10. Under Arkansas law, which remedy seeks to return non-breaching parties to the position they were in before the contract was formed? → Restitution
11. Which of the following is NOT a recognized defense to an intentional tort claim? → Contributory negligence
12. Which of the following is the correct breakdown of the weight given to each component of the UBE in Arkansas? → MBE 50%, MEE 30%, MPT 20%
13. Under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 801(d)(2), an admission by a party-opponent is defined as: → A statement offered against a party that is the party's own statement
14. Under Arkansas double jeopardy protections, a defendant acquitted of a charge may NOT be: → Retried for the same offense in the same jurisdiction
15. When is the typical deadline for late applications for the July Arkansas Bar Exam? → May 15
16. Under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 701, lay witness opinion testimony is admissible if it is: → Rationally based on the witness's own perception and helpful to the trier of fact
17. Under Arkansas law, criminal attempt requires that the defendant take a 'substantial step' toward commission of the offense. Which conduct qualifies? → Reconnoitering the place contemplated for commission of the offense
18. The Arkansas Bar Exam follows the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) format. Which of the following components is not part of the UBE? → Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)
19. What is the minimum passing score required on the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) in Arkansas? → 266
20. An Arkansas attorney is approached by a prospective client but declines to represent them. Is the information from that initial consultation confidential? → Yes, prospective client communications are protected under Rule 1.18
21. Which type of contractual mistake may void a contract in Arkansas when both parties share the same erroneous belief about a material fact? → Mutual mistake
22. Under Arkansas Rule 4.2, an attorney must obtain whose consent before communicating with a represented party? → The opposing party's lawyer
23. Under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 404(b), evidence of prior bad acts may be admissible to prove: → Motive, opportunity, intent, preparation, plan, knowledge, identity, or absence of mistake
24. Under the Equal Protection Clause as applied in Arkansas, what standard of review applies to a law that classifies based on sex? → Intermediate scrutiny requiring exceedingly persuasive justification
25. Under Arkansas Rule 1.15, client funds must be kept in which type of account? → A trust or IOLTA account separate from the attorney's own funds
26. Which contract defense excuses performance in Arkansas when an unforeseen event makes performance impractical, not just more expensive? → Commercial impracticability
27. Under Arkansas law, a contract formed under duress is: → Voidable at the election of the coerced party
28. Under Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b), a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim must be filed: → Within the time allowed for filing an answer or by motion before pleading
29. Under Arkansas law, a Class Y felony carries a sentence range of: → 10–40 years or life imprisonment
30. The 'best evidence rule' under Arkansas Rule of Evidence 1002 requires: → An original document when its contents are at issue