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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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How This MPRE Practice Test Works

The MPRE — the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination — is a 60-question, 2-hour multiple-choice exam developed by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) and offered three times a year. It tests the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and it is required for admission in 54 of the 56 U.S. jurisdictions, every state except Wisconsin.

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 saved in your browser, so you can leave mid-test and pick up where you left off. 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, Mississippi, New Jersey, Palau, Pennsylvania, Virgin Islands) to 86 (California, Utah). The most common requirement is 85, with 80 close behind.

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 70% or better on practice questions at real-exam difficulty 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 70%+ twice

Scoring 70% or better on two consecutive full-length practice tests at real-exam difficulty is the most reliable signal you're ready. 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 two original, unexpired IDs: a government-issued photo ID with your signature, plus a second ID such as a school ID or credit card. The names must match your registration exactly. Arrive 30 minutes before your Pearson appointment.

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 answers are saved in your browser, so you can leave mid-test and pick up where you left off on the same device. They stay there unless you sign up for Case Cub, which carries your latest result into the app.
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 70% or better on full-length practice tests to give yourself a margin. NCBE's published figures put the passing range at roughly 56 to 61% correct on the real exam (75 to 86 scaled). These questions are written to the difficulty of NCBE's own sample questions, so a score in the low 60s is cutting it close, especially for California and Utah (86). Below 60% means more content review before test day.
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 convert your percent correct using figures published by NCBE's former director of testing: of the 50 scored questions, about 28 correct earns a 75, 29 an 80, 30 an 85, and 34 a 100. Between those points we interpolate. Real MPRE equating is opaque (NCBE does not publish the exact conversion, and it shifts with each administration), so this is an estimate, not a prediction. It is deliberately not generous near the pass line: if it puts you clearly above your state's threshold across several attempts, you are well positioned.
What if I fail the real MPRE?+
NCBE does not publish a limit on retakes; you can register once per administration. You re-register through NCBE and pay the $185 test fee again. Failing once is recoverable: in 2025, roughly 1 in 5 MPRE takers scored below 80, according to NCBE's published score distribution. Take the next available administration with more focused practice on your weakest categories.

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