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Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)

 

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a 60-question, two-hour-and-five-minute, multiple-choice examination administered three times each year.

Introduction

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is required for admission to the bars of all but four U.S. jurisdictions. Passing scores, which are established by each jurisdiction, currently vary between 75 and 86. Applicants are advised to contact the jurisdictions directly for the most current information regarding passing scores, rules, and policies. A regularly updated list of contact information for the jurisdictions appears on the Bar Admission Offices page.

MPRE Study Aids and Information Guides

 
   
Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements
 
MPRE Information Booklet
 
MPRE Study Aids
Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements 2010 General guide to questions concerning bar admissions within each jurisdiction. Includes directory of state bar admission agencies.
 
 
 
MPRE 2010 Information Booklet Provides the applicant with a description of the MPRE, an outline of the subject matter covered, representative sample questions, and guidelines for taking the exam as well as application information.
 
 
The MPRE Online Practice Exam 1 is available for purchase at the Online Store.
 
Older archived actual and simulated questions are available by clicking on the link below. NOTE: in many instances questions do not reflect the current MPRE style and format and should not be used for substantive preparation for the MPRE. Questions and keys may no longer be current.
 
 
 

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MPRE FAQs

Description of the MPRE
General Information
Jurisdictions Using the MPRE
Key Words and/or Phrases
Who Develops the MPRE?

MPRE Score Reports

How to Interpret Your Scaled Score
MPRE Score Reporting Services
Request Additional Score Reports
Request Recheck of Answer Sheet

Application Guidelines and Procedures

MPRE Online Registration
MPRE Dates and Application Deadlines
Reapplication
Request Application Packet
Religious Beliefs

ADA Accommodations

Testing of Applicants with Disabilities

Examination Fees

MPRE Fees

MPRE Subject Matter Outline

MPRE Dates

Saturday, March 6, 2010*
Friday, August 6, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010*

*If religious beliefs preclude an applicant from taking the examination on Saturday, applicant may apply to take the MPRE on the following day, Sunday, in the afternoon. For more information, go to the MPRE Religious Beliefs section of the website.
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