MPRE Scores Drop to a Six-Year Low in November 2024
The National Conference of Bar Examiners announced today that the national mean scaled score for the November 2024 Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination was 95.6, marking a 2.4-point drop from November 2023's mean of 98.0. This figure represents the lowest national mean for an October/November administration of the MPRE since 2018, based on NCBE historical data.
This decline raises questions about whether it is due to shifts in study habits, variations in the test-taker pool, challenges candidates face in balancing MPRE preparation with other responsibilities, or other reasons.
A total of 19,737 examinees took the November 2024 MPRE, which is 1,538 fewer than in November 2023. The exam, which is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice test, is a requirement for bar admission in most U.S. jurisdictions. The purpose of the MPRE is to assess candidates’ knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers.
Passing scores are determined by individual jurisdictions and range from 75 to 86 on a scale of 50 (low) to 150 (high). The mean (average) scaled score was established at 100, based upon the performance of the examinees who took the MPRE in March 1999.
For those preparing for the MPRE in future administrations, this data serves as a reminder of the importance of focused preparation and understanding the standards of professional responsibility.
For more details, visit the NCBE's official release here.
