Looking for Multistate Performance Test structure tips? Understanding the best Multistate Performance Test (MPT) structure is crucial for success. In this guide, we will break down the structure of highly tested MPT tasks and provide tips to help you excel.
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**NOTE**: These are observations and recommendations to review. These are not formal “predictions” of what will be tested.
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Note: All the suggested essays noted below can be found for free using the links below. MPTs without links should be available in your commercial course, or they are available for purchase in our organized MPT Books or MEE Books!
Disclaimer: You should NOT rely solely on these July 2024 Uniform Bar Exam predictions when you study! You should review all subjects when preparing for the Uniform Bar Exam. All subjects are fair game for the exam.
The objective memorandum has appeared on 32 out of the 38 MPT exams since July 2006, or on 84% of the exams. The objective memorandum is the most highly tested MPT task. The objective memorandum was most recently tested in February 2024. However, it is incredibly common for objective memoranda to appear on consecutive administrations. Therefore, the objective memorandum is ripe for testing on the July 2024 exam.
If you are unfamiliar with how to format an objective memorandum, take a look at our post on how to format an objective memorandum on the MPT. It is a good idea to know how to format an objective memorandum because usually formatting instructions are not provided on the exam.
To get some practice with objective memorandum tasks, we suggest that you complete a few tasks under timed conditions to determine your strengths and weaknesses. We recommend taking a look at the following objective memorandum MPTs, most of which are available for free on the NCBE Study Aids website:
After the objective memorandum, the persuasive brief is the next most frequently tested MPT task, appearing on the MPT 50% of the time since July 2006 and on 19 out of 38 MPT exams. The persuasive brief was most recently tested in February 2024. Lately, the persuasive brief has been tested every other administration. However, in the past, the persuasive brief was tested on about four consecutive exams and then omitted on the following few exams. The persuasive brief may be ripe for testing on the July 2024 MPT.
If you are unfamiliar with how to format a persuasive brief, take a look at our post on how to format a persuasive brief on the MPT. It is good to know how to format a persuasive brief because formatting instructions are often not provided on the exam. Do not assume that the formatting instructions for all persuasive briefs (or any task!) are the same. Please read the formatting memo, if one is provided, very carefully. Formatting memos are always found immediately after the task memo in the MPT’s File.
To get some practice with persuasive briefs, we suggest you complete a few tasks under timed conditions to determine your strengths and weaknesses. We recommend taking a look at the following MPTs, all of which are available for free on the NCBE Study Aids website:
After the persuasive brief, the wildcard task is the next most frequently tested MPT task, appearing on the MPT 35% of the time since July 2006 and on 13 out of 38 MPT exams. The wildcard task was most recently tested in October 2020.
If you are unfamiliar with how to format a wildcard task, take a look at our post on how to format a wildcard task on the MPT. Please read the formatting memo, if one is provided, very carefully if you encounter a wildcard task. Formatting memos are always found immediately after the task memo in the MPT’s File.
To get some practice with wildcard tasks, we suggest you complete a few tasks under timed conditions to determine your strengths and weaknesses. We recommend taking a look at the following MPTs:
After the wildcard task, the opinion letter is the next most frequently tested MPT task, appearing on the MPT 19% of the time since July 2006 and on 7 out of 38 MPT exams. In recent administrations, it has been tested more frequently, appearing on 3 of the past 9 MPT exams. The opinion letter was most recently tested in July 2023.
If you are unfamiliar with how to format an opinion letter, take a look at our post on how to format an opinion letter on the MPT. Do not assume that the formatting instructions for all opinion letters (or any task!) are the same. Please read the formatting memo, if one is provided, very carefully. Formatting memos are always found immediately after the task memo in the MPT’s File.
To get some practice with opinion letters, we suggest you complete a few tasks under timed conditions to determine your strengths and weaknesses. We recommend taking a look at the following MPTs, all of which are available for free on the Maryland Courts’ website and the NCBE Study Aids website:
After the opinion letter, the demand letter is the next most frequently tested MPT task, appearing on the MPT 14% of the time since July 2006 and on 5 out of 37 MPT exams. The demand letter was last tested in February 2016.
If you are unfamiliar with how to format a demand letter, take a look at our post on how to format a demand letter on the MPT. Do not assume that the formatting instructions for all demand letters (or any task!) are the same. Please read the formatting memo, if one is provided, very carefully. Formatting memos are always found immediately after the task memo in the MPT’s File.
To get some practice with demand letters, we suggest you complete a few tasks under timed conditions to determine your strengths and weaknesses. We recommend taking a look at the following MPTs, all of which are available for free on the NCBE Study Aids website:
Note: You should take the time to review all of the commonly tested tasks on the MPT (objective memorandum, persuasive brief, demand letter, and opinion letter) in addition to a few wildcard tasks. It is also worthwhile to review our free MPT One-Sheet (pictured below), our recently revamped MPT Guide, and our MPT Mastery Class if you need extra guidance.
If you struggle with MPTs, we recommend you start practicing MPTs NOW. The more time you spend with MPTs, the better!
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It is typically scored on a scale of 0-6 (though in jurisdictions like New York, that is different. See this post for New York MPT scoring.)
For insights on how the MPT is scored, it’s crucial to understand that scores depend on your ability to apply legal principles to the facts of the case in a clear and organized manner. The scoring process evaluates your problem-solving skills, understanding of the law, ability to analyze legal issues, and the quality of your written communication. A balanced score requires both strong analytical skills and effective writing. For a deeper dive into scoring details, visit this post on average MPT scores and passing requirements.
The MPT is designed to simulate a realistic legal task that needs to be completed within a specified timeframe. Under standard testing conditions, you’ll have three hours to complete two MPT tasks, which means you should allocate approximately 90 minutes for each question. This structure tests your ability to manage time effectively while producing comprehensive legal documents. For more on the MPT’s format and timing, visit this overview.
It is between a 3.9 and 4.2, depending on your jurisdiction.
Passing MPT scores vary by jurisdiction, but generally, a score that demonstrates competency in legal analysis, writing, and application of law to facts will meet the passing threshold. The exact score can differ based on the overall bar exam scoring system of your state. To understand what constitutes a passing score in most jurisdictions and how the MPT fits into the overall bar exam scoring, visit this post for a detailed explanation.
Yes, the MPT is scaled. This means that your raw score on the MPT tasks is adjusted to account for the difficulty of the test version you took compared to other versions. Scaled scoring helps ensure fairness across different test administrations. The process adjusts scores to a common scale that reflects the overall difficulty of the specific test you took. For a comprehensive understanding of the MPT scaling process, visit this post on MPT scoring and scaling.
Preparing for the MPT effectively involves several key strategies:
For a winning MPT strategy that covers these aspects and more, visit this post on conquering the MPT.
The MPT includes a variety of tasks designed to assess your practical lawyering skills. These tasks may involve:
For a detailed discussion on the different kinds of MPT tasks, including examples and how to approach them, visit this post on MPT formats and attack outlines.
The objective memo and persuasive brief appear most frequently on the MPT. For a comprehensive breakdown of the most frequently tested MPT tasks and how to prepare for them, visit this post on MPT task frequency.
For effective MPT preparation, accessing past MPT tasks is invaluable. Here are some resources:
For more information on where to find these resources, visit this post for links and tips on accessing past MPTs.
Improving timing on the MPT is crucial for success. Here are some strategies:
For more tips and strategies to efficiently manage your time on the MPT, visit this post on saving time during the MPT.
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Note: All the suggested MPTs noted below can be found for free using the links below. We use links to MPTs from the following sites: the National Conference of Bar Examiners, the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, the Maryland Courts, and the New York State Board of Law Examiners.
Disclaimer: You should NOT rely solely on these February 2024 MPT predictions when you study! You should review all subjects when preparing for the Uniform Bar Exam. All subjects are fair game for the exam. This is just our educated guess on what will appear on the exam, which we do for fun! Sometimes we are right. Sometimes we are not! Please review our FREE Highly Tested MEE Topics Guide for the highly tested topics and be careful not to ignore any subject! Now, onto our February 2024 MPT predictions.
MPTs without links should be available in your commercial course, or they are available for purchase in our organized MPT Books!
Note: All the suggested essays noted below can be found for free using the links below. We use links to essays from the following sites: the National Conference of Bar Examiners, the Minnesota State Board of Law Examiners, the New Jersey Board of Bar Examiners, the Maryland Courts, and the New York State Board of Law Examiners.
Disclaimer: You should NOT rely solely on these February 2024 Uniform Bar Exam predictions when you study! You should review all subjects when preparing for the Uniform Bar Exam. All subjects are fair game for the exam. This is just our educated guess on what will appear on the exam, which we do for fun! Sometimes we are right. Sometimes we are not! Please review our FREE Highly Tested MEE Topics Guide for the highly tested topics and be careful not to ignore any subject! Now, onto our February 2024 Uniform Bar Exam predictions.
Essays and MPTs without links should be available in your commercial course, or they are available for purchase in our organized MPT Books or MEE Books!
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The MPT can include a variety of tasks to students taking the bar exam. However, the most commonly appearing MPT tasks are the objective memorandum, the persuasive brief, the demand letter, and the opinion letter. Students often struggle to understand the differences between these four MPT tasks. In this post, we discuss the different tasks that you might encounter on the MPT.
Given the immense pressure felt and the considerable amount of time required when preparing for the bar exam, many examinees focus their study time and attention on the substantive portions of the bar exam, neglecting the Multistate Performance Test (MPT). Although the MPT does not require you to have any substantive law memorized, that does not mean you should not prepare for it! Ideally, you will have been practicing the MPT early on, but if you procrastinated on your MPT studies, you are not alone. In our Procrastinator’s Guide to the MPT, we discuss what the MPT is, how to approach it, and tips for last-minute studying to efficiently and effectively maximize your points.
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Are you preparing for the July 2022 Uniform Bar Exam? Are you curious as to what might appear on the MPT? You can see our JD Advising July 2022 MPT predictions below!
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