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Free MPRE Practice Tool

Free MPRE Practice Test — 60 Questions, Timed, No Signup

Full-length practice exam modeled on the real MPRE. 120-question bank covering all 12 NCBE content areas. Per-category score breakdown plus state-by-state pass/fail check against every U.S. jurisdiction's passing score.

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2 hrs
Timer
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How This MPRE Practice Test Works

The MPRE — the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination — is a 60-question, 2-hour multiple-choice exam administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) three times a year. It tests the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and it's required for admission to practice in 49 U.S. jurisdictions.

This free practice tool mirrors the real exam's structure:

  • 60 questions per test, drawn from a bank of 120+ authored from the Model Rules
  • 2-hour timer in Test Mode, untimed in Practice Mode
  • All 12 NCBE categories, weighted to match the real exam's topic distribution
  • Per-category scoring so you can see exactly where you're weak
  • State-by-state pass/fail check based on your estimated scaled score
  • Full explanations for every answer, citing the controlling Model Rule

No account, no email, no paywall. Your progress is stored only in your browser. Retake the test as many times as you want — questions reshuffle each attempt.

How Is the MPRE Scored? (50-150 Scaled Score)

The MPRE uses a 50-150 scaled score, not a percentage. Of your 60 questions, only 50 are scored — the other 10 are unscored pretest items NCBE uses for calibration. You won't know which is which, so treat every question as live.

Each state sets its own passing score. Range: 75 (Alabama, DC, Georgia, NJ, NY, PA, SD, VI) to 86 (California, Utah). Most states require 80.

The raw-to-scaled conversion uses statistical equating — meaning the same raw score might produce a slightly different scaled score depending on the difficulty of your particular exam form. NCBE does not publish the exact conversion. The practical takeaway: target 80%+ correct on practice tests to build a comfortable margin above any state's threshold.

See the complete MPRE Passing Score by State table for all U.S. jurisdictions, plus the full MPRE Prep Guide for study schedules, cost breakdown, and topic-by-topic strategy.

The 12 NCBE Content Categories

NCBE publishes the MPRE Subject Matter Outline with 12 content categories, each weighted by the percentage of scored questions. This practice test pulls from all 12 categories using the following weighting:

CategoryNCBE WeightIn Our Bank
Conflicts of Interest12-18%18 questions
Client-Lawyer Relationship10-16%15 questions
Litigation & Advocacy10-16%15 questions
Regulation of the Legal Profession6-12%11 questions
Client Confidentiality6-12%11 questions
Competence, Malpractice & Civil Liability6-12%11 questions
Different Roles of the Lawyer4-10%8 questions
Communications About Legal Services4-10%8 questions
Transactions with Non-Clients2-8%6 questions
Safekeeping Funds & Property2-8%6 questions
Judicial Conduct2-8%6 questions
Duties to the Public & Legal System2-4%5 questions

How to Use This Tool to Pass the MPRE

1. Take one full-length test cold

Before any content review, take the 60-question Test Mode under the 2-hour timer. The per-category breakdown at the end will show you exactly which NCBE categories are your weakest. This replaces guessing about what to study.

2. Drill your weakest categories

Use the category-drill buttons at the bottom of the start screen to do 15-question focused sets on each weak area. Practice Mode shows explanations immediately — read them, even when you got the question right. The wrong-answer explanations are where the tested distinctions live.

3. Take a second full-length

After 5-10 hours of category drilling, take another full 60-question timed test. Compare the per-category breakdown to your first attempt. You should see clear lift in the categories you drilled.

4. Repeat until you hit 80%+ twice

Scoring 80%+ on two consecutive full-length practice tests is the most reliable signal you're ready for the real exam. That score band gives you a comfortable margin above every state's passing threshold.

5. Don't cram the last 48 hours

The night before the test, run through your wrong-answer log from earlier attempts. Re-read the controlling Model Rule for each. Sleep early. Bring photo ID and your NCBE confirmation to Pearson VUE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this MPRE practice test really free?+
Yes — completely free, no signup, no email, no paywall. Take the full 120-question bank as many times as you want. Your progress is local to your browser and never sent to us.
How many questions are on the real MPRE?+
60 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. 50 are scored; the other 10 are unscored experimental items that NCBE uses for future test calibration. The unscored questions are indistinguishable from scored ones — treat every question as live. This practice test mirrors that exact format.
What's a good score on this practice test?+
Aim for 80%+ correct on full-length practice exams. That translates into a comfortable scaled-score margin above any state's passing threshold under all reasonable equating outcomes. Scoring 70-79% suggests you'll pass most jurisdictions but risk falling short in California/Utah (86). Below 70% = fail in most jurisdictions.
Where do these questions come from?+
Every question was authored from the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Each explanation cites the specific Model Rule controlling that scenario so you can cross-reference the source. Questions are weighted to match the NCBE Subject Matter Outline distribution across all 12 content categories.
What's the difference between Test Mode and Practice Mode?+
Test Mode simulates the real exam: 60 questions, 2-hour timer running, all explanations hidden until you submit. Practice Mode is untimed and shows the explanation immediately after each answer — better for learning new material. Both modes pull from the same question bank and provide the same per-category breakdown at the end.
Can I drill a single category?+
Yes. Below the two main buttons you'll see a list of all 12 NCBE categories — click any one to take a focused 15-question drill drawing only from that category. Useful when you've identified a weak area after your first full-length exam.
How is my estimated scaled score calculated?+
We use a linear approximation calibrated to publicly observable MPRE distributions: 50% correct ≈ scaled 80, 80% correct ≈ scaled 110, 100% correct ≈ scaled 130. Real MPRE equating is opaque (NCBE doesn't publish the exact conversion), so this is an approximation, not a prediction. Use it directionally — if our scoring puts you well above your state's threshold across multiple attempts, you're well-positioned.
What if I fail the real MPRE?+
There is no limit on the number of MPRE retakes, and most jurisdictions impose no mandatory waiting period between attempts. You re-register through NCBE and pay the $150 fee again. The first-time pass rate is around 75-80%, so failing once is common and recoverable. Take the next available administration with more focused practice on your weakest categories.

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