LOL MPRE Forum

[SKlei]

Sadly I feel like I was just guessing on answers abd see myself in the same seat come november

[09042014]

Sadly I feel like I was just guessing on answers abd see myself in the same seat come november

Eh so what, it's 70 bucks. No big deal. And you probably passed.

[Gorki]

Time to jam to some tunes and mow the lawn. We all passed, no doubt. Take the rest of the summer easy fellas.

[LSATNightmares]

The lecture dude said 32-38 out of 50 was a typical passing score, and 38 was almost certainly safe. So I guess cautiously aim for about a 46/60 on the practice tests, but several questions lower than that will probably get you there as well.

guess another 70 dollar donation is on the horizon.

Wait... I thought it was 32-38/60?!

[waxecstatic]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices. At minimum, you have to know all the rules, and I don't think 2 days is enough to get to even that point.

[Gorki]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices.

Yeah it is just like any law school test. The reason it is blown of is unlike LS where you need to gun for an A, you can get a bare passing score and still be in the same boat as the person who got 100% right.

However, if you are not intuitive at LS tests (I def am not) you need to prepare for this like any other test (lots of MC questions, analyzing why you get the Qs wrong, not just that they were wrong, etc.)

[waxecstatic]

Yes, I definitely agree with that.

[badaboom61]

The lecture dude said 32-38 out of 50 was a typical passing score, and 38 was almost certainly safe. So I guess cautiously aim for about a 46/60 on the practice tests, but several questions lower than that will probably get you there as well.

guess another 70 dollar donation is on the horizon.

Wait... I thought it was 32-38/60?!

Maybe I misunderstood it then. I really hope you're right (although no motivation to check). I feel a lot more confident that I got 38 of those things right than 46 of them.

[kalvano]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices. At minimum, you have to know all the rules, and I don't think 2 days is enough to get to even that point.

I passed with about 4-5 hours of studying. So did most people I know. Two days is just excessive.

[09042014]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices. At minimum, you have to know all the rules, and I don't think 2 days is enough to get to even that point.

I passed with about 4-5 hours of studying. So did most people I know. Two days is just excessive.

The only way I'd recommend two days, if you are in one of those situations were you need to pass to either take the bar, or to get licensed. Otherwise, 4-5 hours is TCR.

[kalvano]

Don't most states require you to pass in order to get your license? Texas does.

[09042014]

Don't most states require you to pass in order to get your license? Texas does.

Meant, you gotta pass THIS time or something bad happens. Most people can retake a few times. I think one state makes you pass it before the bar, or else you can't even take the bar.

[A. Nony Mouse]

They all make you pass to get your license, but some states (maybe just Massachusetts?) require you to pass before you can even take the bar exam.

[BruceWayne]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices. At minimum, you have to know all the rules, and I don't think 2 days is enough to get to even that point.

This description is so apt it's not even funny. I would go so far as to say that's the number one thing they test on the MPRE. It's rather odd, because you could study the rules and understand them just find, but easily bomb the exam because of this. To be honest, the MPRE is actually more difficult than the MBE. The MBE just asks straightforward questions where you simply need to know the law. If you know the law being tested on the MBE you'll be fine--the MPRE--not so much. The 4-5 hour study comments are just lolonline bragging.

[rad lulz]

I recommend two full days of intense studying, so you don't have any regrets later. Sure, you'll probably score 30 points more than needed, but you'll feel good about it.

I disagree with this. Many of the questions tested exceptions to a rule presenting a fact pattern slightly different from one that would epitomize the rule you studied, and would contain 2 answer choices that mentioned the same thing (i.e. informed consent) but would add an extra adjective or another clause to confuse you. I don't know why people think this test is a joke. Knowing the rules isn't enough to pass. Knowing the exceptions isn't enough to pass. You have to be able to figure the nuances in certain fact patterns and especially the answer choices. At minimum, you have to know all the rules, and I don't think 2 days is enough to get to even that point.

This description is so apt it's not even funny. I would go so far as to say that's the number one thing they test on the MPRE. It's rather odd, because you could study the rules and understand them just find, but easily bomb the exam because of this. To be honest, the MPRE is actually more difficult than the MBE. The MBE just asks straightforward questions where you simply need to know the law. If you know the law being tested on the MBE you'll be fine--the MPRE--not so much. The 4-5 hour study comments are just lolonline bragging.

Dood MPRE harder than the MBE?

Gotta be kiddin me

[A. Nony Mouse]

Yeah, seriously, if you learn the professional rules (and read the comments), the MPRE is not at all hard, and it's a much smaller body of knowledge than the MBE covers.

[BruceWayne]

Yeah, seriously, if you learn the professional rules (and read the comments), the MPRE is not at all hard, and it's a much smaller body of knowledge than the MBE covers.

It's a smaller body of law--so in the sense of effort needed to learn the rules yeah. But the MBE just asks the question and presents a normal fact pattern. Like the poster I quoted was saying, the MPRE doesn't do that. It gives you a fact pattern where they adjust one adjective that completely changes how the tested rule is to be applied; and if you don't figure out/remember how that adjective affects the question you're going to get it wrong. I never really ran into questions like that on the MBE.

[rad lulz]

Yeah, seriously, if you learn the professional rules (and read the comments), the MPRE is not at all hard, and it's a much smaller body of knowledge than the MBE covers.

It's a smaller body of law--so in the sense of effort needed to learn the rules yeah. But the MBE just asks the question and presents a normal fact pattern. Like the poster I quoted was saying, the MPRE doesn't do that. It gives you a fact pattern where they adjust one adjective that completely changes how the tested rule is to be applied; and if you don't figure out/remember how that adjective affects the question you're going to get it wrong. I never really ran into questions like that on the MBE.

I studied 8-9 hours for the MPRE and passed by a lot

8-9 hours wouldn't even get me through MBE property

[A. Nony Mouse]

Yeah, seriously, if you learn the professional rules (and read the comments), the MPRE is not at all hard, and it's a much smaller body of knowledge than the MBE covers.

It's a smaller body of law--so in the sense of effort needed to learn the rules yeah. But the MBE just asks the question and presents a normal fact pattern. Like the poster I quoted was saying, the MPRE doesn't do that. It gives you a fact pattern where they adjust one adjective that completely changes how the tested rule is to be applied; and if you don't figure out/remember how that adjective affects the question you're going to get it wrong. I never really ran into questions like that on the MBE.

My experience was that the adjectives all triggered stuff that was discussed in the comments to the rules, so I found it pretty straightforward. I mean, I didn't get anything like a perfect score, but I also studied by watching 1/2 the Barbri MPRE lecture and reviewing the book for maybe 3 hours, tops, and passed in all jurisdictions, so I can't complain.

[thepete]

uhmm.. wth.. while I was getting ready to almost submit my exam.. the proctor comes up to me and says that I shouldn't have my wristwatch on. Takes away the wrist watch and tells me that she is going to report the incident to the NCBE.. I understand that it was my fault for not reading through the "not to bring list" carefully, but will they cancel my score for having a wristwatch (non-digital) during the exam...?

I am so stressed out right now..

[09042014]

uhmm.. wth.. while I was getting ready to almost submit my exam.. the proctor comes up to me and says that I shouldn't have my wristwatch on. Takes away the wrist watch and tells me that she is going to report the incident to the NCBE.. I understand that it was my fault for not reading through the "not to bring list" carefully, but will they cancel my score for having a wristwatch (non-digital) during the exam...?

I am so stressed out right now..

Probably.

[kalvano]

I think I took my watch into the exam. I wasn't wearing it, but still. It was on the desk in front of me.

[waxecstatic]

uhmm.. wth.. while I was getting ready to almost submit my exam.. the proctor comes up to me and says that I shouldn't have my wristwatch on. Takes away the wrist watch and tells me that she is going to report the incident to the NCBE.. I understand that it was my fault for not reading through the "not to bring list" carefully, but will they cancel my score for having a wristwatch (non-digital) during the exam...?

I am so stressed out right now..

Probably.

Hopefully not. I didn't write that paragraph in cursive.

[09042014]

uhmm.. wth.. while I was getting ready to almost submit my exam.. the proctor comes up to me and says that I shouldn't have my wristwatch on. Takes away the wrist watch and tells me that she is going to report the incident to the NCBE.. I understand that it was my fault for not reading through the "not to bring list" carefully, but will they cancel my score for having a wristwatch (non-digital) during the exam...?

I am so stressed out right now..

Probably.

Hopefully not. I didn't write that paragraph in cursive.

That's a different thing entirely.

[rad lulz]

I think I took my watch into the exam. I wasn't wearing it, but still. It was on the desk in front of me.

Yeah same