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The Multistate Professional Responsibilities Exam (MPRE) is a standardized ethics test administered through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Click here for more information about the MPRE.
On July 1, 2021, the rules for MPRE requirements for applicants changed. Click here for more information on the requirements based on application type.
The MPRE may be taken either before or after you file an application for admission in Colorado; however, you should register for the next scheduled MPRE as soon as possible after filing an application. Click here for more information on MPRE registration and deadlines.
Final approval for admission to practice law in this state will be held in abeyance until valid MPRE scores have been received from the National Conference of Bar Examiners and verified by the Office of Attorney Admissions. See C.R.C.P. 211.3(1) and (2) regarding time limits for taking the oath of admission.
Effective July 1, 2021, score validity for the MPRE changed based on application type. Click here for more information pertaining to MPRE score validity.
You may obtain MPRE information, file an MPRE application, and request score transfers from the National Conference of Bar Examiners website. Click here for more information.
The National Conference of Bar Examiners maintains MPRE scores. When registering to take the MPRE request your score be sent to Colorado. You may also request a score transfer using NCBE’s score transfer services. Click here for more information.
MPRE scores are received electronically from the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Your score must be manually matched to your application once a complete review of your application responses and documentation is completed. If you arranged to have your score transferred from the National Conference of Bar Examiners and it is not shown in your application account, your score will be updated to your application once the staff review of your application and documents is complete.
No. If you wish to know your score or transfer a score you must contact the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Click here for more information.
