Short answer
Most students take it during their second or third year of law school, after taking a professional responsibility course.
USA MPRE Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- NCBE
- Questions
- 60 (50 scored + 10 pretest)
- Time
- 2 hours
- Score scale
- 50–150
- Passing score
- 75–86 depending on jurisdiction
- Fee
- About $150
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