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An examination consisting of 30-minute essay questions. |
An examination consisting of 90-minute tasks requiring the application of fundamental lawyering skills in a realistic situation. Jurisdictions may use one or two MPTs for each exam. Skills tested are factual analysis, legal analysis and reasoning, problem solving, identification and resolution of ethical dilemmas, written communication, and organization and management of a legal task. more about the MPT |
A two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination administered three times each year and designed to measure knowledge and understanding of established standards related to a lawyer’s professional conduct. more about the MPRE |
An examination testing knowledge and skills that every lawyer should be able to demonstrate prior to becoming licensed to practice law. It is composed of a common set of six MEE questions, two MPT tasks, and the MBE. It is uniformly administered, graded, and scored by user jurisdictions and results in a portable score. more about the UBE |
Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)
Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)
Multistate Performance Test (MPT)
Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)
The Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)
NCBE Number
Maps
Map of Jurisdictions Using NCBE Tests
Study Aids
Study material drawn from previously administered tests. Released questions are available for all four NCBE tests. Online practice exams are available for the MBE and the MPRE. Recent study aids are available for purchase at the NCBE Online Store. Older study aids are available as free downloads on the respective test pages.
Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements
Current information on bar admission requirements in all U.S. jurisdictions, including a directory of state bar admission agencies.
Information Booklets
Booklets for all four NCBE tests providing descriptions of the tests, outlines of subject matter covered, and representative sample questions. The MBE and MPRE booklets also provide guidelines for taking those tests as well as information about the scoring process, MBE score transfers, and MPRE application.