Bar Exam Preparation Materials

A listing of the online Bar prep materials located through the Panza Maurer Law Library.

General Information

MPRE Information
General MPRE Information on the NCBE website, including passing scores in each state, testing information etc.
NCBE MPRE Preparation Guide
NCBE Preparation guide includes relevant rules, key words and phrases, study aids for purchase and sample test questions.
Florida Bar MPRE Information
Please visit the Florida Bars website for specific information on the MPRE within the state of Florida.

Multi-State Professional Responsibility Examination

The MPRE is a two-hour 60-question exam administered three times a year. It is required for admission in all US Jurisdictions (except Wisconsin and Puerto Rico). According to the NCBE, "the purpose of the MPRE is to measure candidates' knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers."

MPRE REGISTRATION: Registering for the MPRE is a multi-step process. You must first complete the NCBE portion of the registration process. Then, you will receive an email within 24 hours that will allow you to schedule your test appointment with Pearson VUE and pay the test fee. The test fee must be paid by 11:59 p.m. central time on the registration deadline.

2023 Test Dates

Test Administration Date	Recommended Submission Date to Apply For Accommodations	Registration Deadline Fee: $150
March 28 or 29, 2023	December 5, 2022	January 26, 2023
August 9 or 10, 2023	April 24, 2023	June 8, 2023
November 2 or 3, 2023	July 24, 2023	September 12, 2023

2024 Test Dates

Test Administration Date	Recommended Submission Date to Apply For Accommodations	Registration Deadline Fee: $160
March 26 or 27, 2024	December 5, 2023	January 25, 2024
August 13 or 14, 2024	April 24, 2024	June 12, 2024
November 7 or 8, 2024	July 24, 2024	September 18, 2024

MPRE Study Aids Through the Library

Strategies and Tactics for the MPRE
Steven Emanuel
Includes expert advice on common mistakes and spotting tricky questions. Includes 156 NCBE past questions and in depth detailed answers to every question.
Access via Aspen Learning Library
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
A Short & Happy Guide to the MPRE
Leah Christensen
Covers the rules of professional responsibility with tips on MPRE efficiency.
Access via West Study Aids
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
The Weekend MPRE
Leah Christensen
Interactive Study Guide for MPRE Prep
Access via West Study Aids
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
Exam Pro on Professional Responsibilty
Leslie Abramson
Interactive questions on professional responsibility
Access via West Study Aids
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.
Professional Responsibility- Examples & Explanations
W. Bradley Wendell
Includes hypotheticals and detailed discussions of the answers reasoning.
Access via Aspen Learning Library
Local and Remote for NSU College of Law only.

MPRE Prep Courses

Barbri, Kaplan, and Themis offer free MPRE prep courses online. These are useful tools in giving you a feel for each course before deciding on what bar prep course to use.

Barbri MPRE Prep Course
Modeled after the bar prep course, includes on demand lectures and simulated practice tests.
Kaplan MPRE Prep Course
MPRE review course with downloadable outline and over 300 pages of course material.
Themis MPRE Prep Course
Includes an outline, a lecture with an interactive handout, multiple practice exams, and over 200 practice questions with detailed answer explanations.