MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility exam topics — the 12 content areas by weight
The MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility exam is built from 12 weighted content areas. Focus your time where the weight is. Each area below links to a free study chapter and practice questions. Weights reflect the official content outline.
Conflicts of Interest
15%Concurrent, former-client, imputation
The Client-Lawyer Relationship
13%Authority, scope, fees, withdrawal
Litigation & Advocacy
13%Meritorious claims, candor, fairness
Regulation of the Legal Profession
9%Admission, reporting, UPL, misconduct
Client Confidentiality
9%Rule 1.6 duty vs. privilege, exceptions
Competence & Malpractice
9%Competence, diligence, discipline vs. liability
Judicial Conduct
5%Impartiality, disqualification
Communications About Legal Services
7%Advertising, solicitation
Transactions with Non-Clients
5%Truthfulness, no-contact rule
Safekeeping Property
5%Trust accounts, commingling
Different Roles of the Lawyer
7%Advisor, neutral, prosecutor duties
Duties to the Public & Legal System
3%Pro bono, law reform
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Content-area weights reflect the official MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility content outline. Confirm current details with NCBE — MPRE. Study aid, not a substitute for the official material. Last updated: August 2026.