Virginia Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE)

The Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”) is an ethics exam developed by NCBE and administered separately from the Virginia 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 Virginia

Virginia requires an MPRE scaled score of 85 or greater prior to admission. Confirm current timing rules with the Virginia admissions office and NCBE.

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

Virginia MPRE Scoring Reciprocity/Transfer

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