
What can I bring into the MPRE testing center?
- MUST BRING: A government-issued photo ID ...
- MUST BRING: A passport-type photograph attached to your MPRE admission ticket ...
- MAY BRING: You may bring the following items into the testing center: ...
- MAY NOT BRING: You are prohibited from bringing the following items into the testing center: ...
Full Answer
Do you have to take the MPRE every year?
Almost every law student in the nation needs to take and pass this exam (unless you plan to practice in Maryland, Wisconsin, and/or Puerto Rico—where the MPRE is not required). When do you take the MPRE and what is required? The MPRE is offered several times a year (March, August and November).
Is the MPRE required for admission to Law School?
It is required for admission to the bars of all but two US jurisdictions (Wisconsin and Puerto Rico.) (Note that Connecticut and New Jersey accept successful completion of a law school course on professional responsibility in lieu of a passing score on the MPRE.)
What is included in the weekend MPRE?
The Weekend MPRE includes 14 video modules, 2 full sample MPREs, quizzes, and digital access to the book "A Short & Happy Guide to the MPRE," also published by Professor Christensen. The Weekend MPRE video course and A Short and Happy Guide to the MPRE are available at West Academic, Amazon, and participating law school bookstores.
How many questions are on the MPRE?
The MPRE is the ethics portion of the Bar Exam. It is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice objective exam administered three times per year. Only 50 of the 60 questions count towards your score; the other 10 are pretest exploratory questions.

What to bring with me to MPRE?
You must take your ID with you when you leave the testing room. You may not leave the testing center building or access your stored personal items. If you need to use the restroom, you must use the restroom that is closest to the testing room. The TA will check your ID when you leave and re-enter the testing room.
Can you bring your phone to the MPRE?
Items that you can't bring into the MPRE test room: Any electronic devices, including but not limited to: cell or mobile phones. digital watches or timers. fitness trackers.
Can you bring earplugs to MPRE?
Candidates are assigned seats in individual carrels with high walls on three sides to avoid visual distractions. Earplugs or noise-reducing headphones are available for all candidates.
Do I bring my laptop to the MPRE?
Don't bring a laptop One of the more common questions we are getting is whether MPRE takers should be bringing their own laptops. The answer is no! You will use computers provided to you at your Pearson VUE testing site.
Is 105 a good MPRE score?
The average score is 93-94 (depending on when you take the exam). A 130 and above is a high score (in the top 5th percentile and above).
What should I do the day before my MPRE?
What to Do the Day Before the MPREWhat to Do the Day Before the MPRE:Review your last-minute materials if need be.Review MPRE questions you have already done.Review key MPRE phrases.Remind yourself that you do not need an “A” on the MPRE to pass. You actually need a D-.Make sure you have everything ready!
Is the MPRE the Baby bar?
CA also administers a three-hour, 100-question MBE on its First-Year Law Students' Examination (aka “Baby Bar” or “FYLSX”). The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (“MPRE”) was also developed by the NCBE. The MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination.
Can I bring eyedrops to MCAT?
Medicine & Medical Devices Cough Drops - must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container. Eye Drops • Eye Patches • Eyeglasses, without the case, including tinted lenses – must be removed for visual inspection • Glucose Tablets (does not include hard candy) - must be unwrapped and not in a bottle/container.
Can I bring water into the Nclex?
If you bring food or drinks to the test center you can leave them in the locker during the exam and access them on breaks, but you can't bring them into the test room with you.
Is one week enough to study for the MPRE?
It is possible to study for the MPRE for a week and still pass providing you use your time efficiently. You should watch your MPRE course lecture, then focus on memorizing the rules.
How many weeks should I study for the MPRE?
Begin your MPRE preparation at least 2 weeks before the exam (3-4 weeks before the exam is ideal so you won't have to cram!) Read through the rules at least twice in their entirety (yes, actually READ the rules).
How long should you study for the MPRE?
We recommend at least 20 hours of study – revisit the online materials as often as you like to reinforce the rules of professional responsibility, code of judicial conduct, and law of lawyering.
How many questions can you miss on the MPRE to get an 85?
If your passing score is an 85, you can miss about 40% of questions — or 24 questions out of 60 (or 20/50)
Is one week enough to study for the MPRE?
It is possible to study for the MPRE for a week and still pass providing you use your time efficiently. You should watch your MPRE course lecture, then focus on memorizing the rules.
Can I retake the MPRE if I fail?
And you can simply retake the MPRE at a later date. There can also be some beneficial consequences to failing the MPRE: for example, some students who fail the MPRE say that they work harder when they study for the bar exam. Some have even attributed passing the bar exam on the first time to a prior MPRE failure.
Do I need to print anything for MPRE?
Digital photographs printed on photo paper will be accepted. Attach the passport-type photograph to the designated box on your MPRE Admission Ticket using glue or tape.
Admission to The Test
Taking The Test
- The MPRE consists of 60 multiple-choice questions: 50 scored questions and 10 unscored pretest questions. The pretest questions are indistinguishable from those that are scored, so you should answer all questions. Consult the Preparing for the MPREpage for information about MPRE subject matter, study aids, and test format. The Pearson VUE Test Admi...
Candidate Agreement
- As part of the MPRE registration process, candidates must read and agree to the following: The MPRE is owned by NCBE and is a secure exam protected by US copyright laws. A candidate's request for authorization to take the MPRE may be denied, the candidate's registration may be canceled, the candidate may be dismissed from the testing center, and/or the candidate’s score …
After The Test
- Formal Written Complaints
Formal complaints about testing conditions or procedures must be received in writing at NCBE within six calendar days of your test date. (Note: survey responses or other communications with Pearson VUE will not be considered formal written complaints for this purpose.) Complaints ca… - Post-Exam Survey
After the examination, you may be emailed a Pearson VUE Candidate Survey. The responses provided are used to monitor and improve testing conditions and procedures for future administrations of the MPRE. Responses to the survey do not affect your test score. You may al…