Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE)

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A Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is an legal profession ethics exam for U.S. legal profession.

References

2023

  • (Wilkins, 2023) ⇒ Stephanie Wilkins. (2023). “Gen AI Passes the MPRE With No Prior Ethics Training.”
    • NOTES:
      • The article from Legaltech News, dated November 16, 2023, discusses a study conducted by LegalOn Technologies where generative AI large language models (LLMs) like OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude 2 were tested against the [[Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE)[[, which assesses knowledge of legal ethics and is a requirement for bar admission in most U.S. jurisdictions.
      • LLMs Performance on MPRE: GPT-4 and Claude 2 successfully passed the MPRE, showcasing the potential of AI in assisting legal professionals. GPT-4, in particular, outperformed the average human test-taker, scoring 74% which is 6 percentage points higher than the human mean. Claude 2's score was slightly above the threshold for passing, while other models like GPT-3.5 and PaLM 2 Bison scored below the passing threshold.

2023

2023

  • https://www.ncbex.org/exams/mpre/about-mpre
    • QUOTE: The Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) is a two-hour, 60-question multiple-choice examination that is administered three times per year. Developed by NCBE, the MPRE is required for admission to the bars of all but two US jurisdictions (Wisconsin and Puerto Rico). (Note that Connecticut and New Jersey accept successful completion of a law school course on professional responsibility in lieu of a passing score on the MPRE.) Because MPRE requirements vary from one jurisdiction to another, candidates are advised to check with the bar admission agency in the jurisdiction to which they seek admission before registering for the MPRE. Passing scores are established by each jurisdiction.
    • Purpose: The purpose of the MPRE is to measure candidates' knowledge and understanding of established standards related to the professional conduct of lawyers. The MPRE is not a test to determine an individual’s personal ethical values. Lawyers serve in many capacities: for example, as judges, advocates, counselors, and in other roles. The law governing the conduct of lawyers in these roles is applied in disciplinary and bar admission procedures, and by courts in dealing with issues of appearance, representation, privilege, disqualification, and contempt or other censure, and in lawsuits seeking to establish liability for malpractice and other civil or criminal

2022

  • Sterling Education. (2022). “MPRE Unpacked." ISBN:979-8885570893.
    • NOTE:
      • Lawyers have responsibilities as representatives of clients, officers of the legal system, and public citizens. They must act competently, diligently, and maintain client confidences.
      • Lawyers must comply with Rules of Professional Conduct. Violations can result in discipline. Rules define the attorney-client relationship.
      • Clients decide certain matters like settlement offers. Lawyers cannot engage in fraud or illegal acts.
      • Lawyers must communicate appropriately with clients and charge reasonable fees. Fee agreements should be in writing.
      • The legal profession is self-governing. Lawyers should encourage ethical conduct by peers.
      • Lawyers should improve access to justice, the law and legal profession, and public understanding of the justice system.
      • The Rules provide a framework for ethical practice but lawyers should also exercise moral judgment.

2020

  • Dru Stevenson. (2020). “Professional Responsibility Course - Syllabus." South Texas College of Law - Houston
    • COURSE DESCRIPTION: American Bar Association Model Rules and Texas Rules of Professional Responsibility form the framework for study of ethical topics relating to an attorney’s relation to the courts and to clients, such as the rights and responsibilities of an attorney, conflict of interest, confidential communications, disciplinary proceedings, and other ethical issues.
    • COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1) Students learn the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct, and selected sections of the Texas Rules. 2) Students effectively prepare to pass the MPRE on the first try. 3) Students expand their ability to engage in nuanced ethical reasoning, deliberation, and debate. 4) Even the unethical and unprofessional students acquire useful information about the consequences of violating the rules that regulate the legal industry. To achieve these objectives, we will study the relevant rules and standards, will practice numerous MPRE-like questions, will have a final exam very similar to the MPRE, and will learn the procedures for disbarment, discipline, and malpractice liability. Class sessions also include extended ethical deliberation and debate.
    • REQUIRED TEXTS: Glannon Guide for Professional Responsibility, by Dru Stevenson, SECOND EDITION AND 2018 Practice Questions for Professional Responsibility, by Drury Stevenson (available FREE for download on the course web page, or you can purchase an inexpensive printed copy on Amazon.com or on CreateSpace.com, but not in the bookstore). Many students find the printed copy much more convenient. This book is NOT necessary for regular class preparation but will be necessary in preparing for the final exam and will contain sample practice questions resembling those on the exam
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