MADISON, WISCONSIN, September 23, 2026—The national mean scaled score for the August 2026 MPRE was 95.4, approximately 0.9 points lower than the August 2025 mean of 96.3. The August 2026 mean reflects the performance of 18,709 examinees, 1,400 fewer than the August 2025 examinee count of 20,109.
The MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination administered three times per year at Pearson testing centers. It is required for admission to the bars of most US jurisdictions. The purpose of the MPRE is to measure candidates’ knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers. Passing scores are set by individual jurisdictions and range from 75.0 to 86.0 on a scale of 50 to 150.
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