MPRE Practice Test 2026 — Free MPRE Exam Prep Questions
The MPRE is the legal-ethics exam that almost every U.S. jurisdiction requires before bar admission. It tests the rules governing lawyers and judges, chiefly the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Our practice items are original fact patterns mapped to all twelve areas of NCBE's subject matter outline, and every answer choice is explained.
Judge Owen Park serves on the board of a nonprofit youth soccer league. The league is not connected with the law or the legal system. Which fundraising-related activity is permitted under the Model Code of Judicial Conduct?
MPRE format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.
Facts last verified Oct 4, 2026. Source: www.ncbex.org/sites/default/files/2023-01/MPRE_Subject_Matter_Outline.pdf. Always confirm details with NCBE before your exam.
When can you take the MPRE?
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What the MPRE covers
Every PrepBanq MPRE test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Regulation of the legal professionBar admission and discipline, reporting misconduct, unauthorized and multijurisdictional practice, and supervisory duties (official range 6–12%). | 9% | ~5 | 2 questions → |
The client-lawyer relationshipFormation, scope, decision-making authority, termination, communication and fees (official range 10–16%). | 13% | ~7 | 3 questions → |
Client confidentialityAttorney-client privilege, work product, the duty of confidentiality and its exceptions (official range 6–12%). | 9% | ~5 | 2 questions → |
Conflicts of interestCurrent, former and prospective client conflicts, imputation, business transactions and financial assistance (official range 12–18%). | 15% | ~8 | 4 questions → |
Competence, legal malpractice, and other civil liabilityCompetence, diligence, malpractice liability and limits on it (official range 6–12%). | 9% | ~5 | 2 questions → |
Litigation and other forms of advocacyMeritorious claims, candor to the tribunal, fairness to opposing parties, publicity and lawyer as witness (official range 10–16%). | 13% | ~7 | 3 questions → |
Transactions and communications with persons other than clientsTruthfulness to others and contact with represented and unrepresented persons (official range 2–8%). | 5% | ~3 | 1 questions → |
Different roles of the lawyerAdvisor, evaluator, negotiator, neutral, prosecutor and entity lawyer (official range 4–10%). | 7% | ~4 | 2 questions → |
Safekeeping funds and other propertyClient trust accounts, safekeeping property and disputed funds (official range 2–8%). | 5% | ~3 | 1 questions → |
Communications about legal servicesAdvertising, solicitation, referrals and claims of specialization (official range 4–10%). | 7% | ~4 | 2 questions → |
Lawyers' duties to the public and the legal systemPro bono, court appointments, criticism of judges and improper influence (official range 2–4%). | 3% | ~2 | 1 questions → |
Judicial conductImpartiality, ex parte communications, disqualification and extrajudicial activities of judges (official range 2–8%). | 5% | ~3 | 2 questions → |
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MPRE FAQ
How many questions are on the MPRE?
The MPRE has 60 questions (50 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice, four answer options; 10 of the 60 items are unscored pretest questions.
How long is the MPRE exam?
Testing time for the MPRE is 2 hours.
What is the passing score for the MPRE?
MPRE passing standard: Set by each jurisdiction (scaled score). Score range: 50–150 (scaled).
What is on the MPRE?
The MPRE covers Regulation of the legal profession (about 9%), The client-lawyer relationship (about 13%), Client confidentiality (about 9%), Conflicts of interest (about 15%), Competence, legal malpractice, and other civil liability (about 9%), Litigation and other forms of advocacy (about 13%), Transactions and communications with persons other than clients (about 5%), Different roles of the lawyer (about 7%), Safekeeping funds and other property (about 5%), Communications about legal services (about 7%), Lawyers' duties to the public and the legal system (about 3%), Judicial conduct (about 5%).
Who administers the MPRE?
The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is administered by NCBE. Delivery: Computer-based at Pearson VUE test centers.
Is there a free MPRE practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free MPRE practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real MPRE formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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