D.C. MPRE

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”) is an ethics exam developed by NCBE and administered separately from the District of Columbia bar exam at Pearson VUE testing centers. The MPRE is generally offered three times each year (March, August, and November).

Please visit the Ethics Exam/MPRE page for general information about the MPRE and registration.

MPRE for District of Columbia

District of Columbia requires an MPRE scaled score of 75 or greater prior to admission. Confirm current timing rules with the District of Columbia admissions office and NCBE.

Attorneys seeking District of Columbia Admission on Motion must meet the MPRE requirement unless a published exception applies.

District of Columbia MPRE Scoring Reciprocity/Transfer

District of Columbia accepts MPRE scaled scores achieved in another jurisdiction when reported through NCBE score services. Request an additional score report for District of Columbia through NCBE.