The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice exam developed and administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE). The exam measures your knowledge and understanding of established standards for the professional conduct of lawyers.
The MPRE is typically administered in March, August and October (or November).
2025 Test Dates:
Test Administration | Recommended Submission Date to Apply for Accommodations | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 26 or March 27, 2025 | December 4, 2024 | January 23, 2025 |
| August 20 or August 21, 2025 | April 30, 2025 | June 18, 2025 |
| November 13 or November 14, 2025 | July 30, 2025 | September 25, 2025 |
You may print the full 2025 MPRE schedule on the MPRE Registration Information website.
You must register for the MPRE through your NCBE account. For more information on the MPRE and registering for the exam, please visit the NCBE’s MPRE website.
In New York, you can take the MPRE either before or after the bar exam, however, you must pass the MPRE within three years before or after passing the New York bar exam. Many students opt to take the MPRE in March of their 3L year. Although it can be helpful, you are not required to take a Professional Responsibility course at the Law School before you take the MPRE.
If you need to request a testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please carefully review the MPRE Test Accommodations for requirements and procedures.