The August 2026 MPRE registration deadline is June 11, 2026. The exam itself runs on Tuesday, August 11 and Wednesday, August 12, 2026, and the fee is $185. There is no late registration, no waitlist, and no way to transfer your spot to a later administration, so if you intend to sit in August, both your NCBE registration and your Pearson VUE scheduling and payment need to be finished by that June date.1National Conference of Bar Examiners. 2026 MPRE Dates and Deadlines2National Conference of Bar Examiners. Can I Register for the MPRE Late
Register early. Testing seats at Pearson VUE centers are first-come, first-served, and the nearest locations to major law schools and metro areas tend to fill in the final weeks before the cutoff.
How To Register for the August 2026 MPRE
Registration runs through two separate systems. You have to finish both before June 11.
Step One: NCBE Account and MPRE Registration
Create an NCBE account at ncbex.org if you don’t already have one. The account generates an NCBE Number tied to your identity, and you’ll provide personal information including your Social Security number and mailing address.3National Conference of Bar Examiners. How to Create an NCBE Account Complete the MPRE registration forms in the portal carefully. Errors in your name or identifying details can delay score processing and cause problems when scores are reported to bar admission authorities.
Step Two: Pearson VUE Scheduling and Payment
Within about 24 hours of completing the NCBE registration, Pearson VUE sends you an Authorization to Test email.4National Conference of Bar Examiners. Why Didn’t I Receive an Authorization to Test Email from Pearson VUE That email contains the link to the Pearson VUE scheduling portal, where you pay the $185 fee and choose your testing center, date, and time.5National Conference of Bar Examiners. Scheduling Your MPRE Appointment to Test Both the NCBE side and the Pearson VUE side, including payment, must be complete by June 11, 2026.6Pearson VUE. National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)
If You Miss the June 11 Deadline
NCBE does not allow late registration and does not keep a waitlist.2National Conference of Bar Examiners. Can I Register for the MPRE Late The next administration after August is November 12 or 13, 2026, with a registration deadline of September 17, 2026.7National Conference of Bar Examiners. Important 2026 MPRE Dates
Rescheduling, Cancellation, and Refunds
If your plans change after you’ve booked, you can reschedule to a different time or testing center within the same August administration, but only if you make the change at least 48 hours before the first day of the test window. You cannot transfer your registration from August to November or any later administration.5National Conference of Bar Examiners. Scheduling Your MPRE Appointment to Test
To cancel entirely, use your Pearson VUE account or call 888-205-1855. Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the first day of the administration qualify for a partial refund. Cancel later than that, or simply don’t show up, and the fee is forfeited.8National Conference of Bar Examiners. MPRE Exam Registration
Testing Accommodations Share the Same Deadline
If you have a disability that affects your ability to test under standard conditions, you can request accommodations such as extended time or a separate room. You must apply for and receive the accommodation determination before you register and schedule your appointment. Accommodations cannot be added to an existing appointment.9National Conference of Bar Examiners. MPRE Test Accommodations
Your request must reach NCBE by the registration deadline for the administration you’re targeting, which for August 2026 is June 11. Requests received after that date won’t be considered for that administration.10National Conference of Bar Examiners. How to Prepare Your Request for MPRE Test Accommodations A complete request includes applicant information about your impairment and functional limitations, current medical documentation from a qualified professional, proof of past accommodations from schools or testing agencies, and, if you’re seeking extended time, score reports from standardized tests you’ve taken such as the LSAT, SAT, ACT, or GRE. Pulling these materials together, particularly old score reports or letters from prior schools, takes longer than most applicants expect, so start early.
What To Bring on Test Day
Bring two original, unexpired forms of identification. Your primary ID must be government-issued and include your first and last name, a recent recognizable photo, and a signature. A driver’s license or passport works. Your secondary ID must include your first and last name plus either a signature or a photo. Common options are a school ID, credit card, or library card. The name on both IDs must match the name you used to register.11National Conference of Bar Examiners. MPRE Test Day Policies
Before you enter the testing room, staff will capture a digital photo and signature, and many Pearson VUE locations also capture a palm vein pattern.12National Conference of Bar Examiners. Admission to the MPRE Test Aside from your primary ID, no personal items are permitted in the testing room, including phones, watches, wallets, bags, coats, food, drinks, pens, and eyeglass cases. Secure lockers are provided. Violating these rules can result in dismissal and forfeiture of your fee.11National Conference of Bar Examiners. MPRE Test Day Policies
Quick Orientation to the Exam and Scoring
The MPRE is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice exam covering the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Only 50 of the questions count toward your score; 10 are unscored pretest items, and you won’t know which are which.13National Conference of Bar Examiners. About the MPRE Conflicts of interest is the most heavily weighted topic on the subject matter outline, followed by litigation and advocacy and the client-lawyer relationship.14National Conference of Bar Examiners. MPRE Subject Matter Outline
Scores are reported on a scaled range from 50 to 150 and are released to your NCBE account roughly five weeks after the exam date.15National Conference of Bar Examiners. 13National Conference of Bar Examiners. About the MPRE Check the requirement in the jurisdiction where you plan to be admitted before test day, and if you may apply in more than one state, aim for the highest number among them. MPRE scores are valid for a limited number of years in most jurisdictions, so sitting too early in law school can backfire if admission doesn’t follow promptly after graduation.