Free MPT Practice Questions

Question 1

In a Uniform Bar Examination jurisdiction, the MPT is weighted at 20% of the total score across two 90-minute items, while the MEE is weighted at 30% across six 30-minute essays. In terms of its contribution to an examinee's total UBE score, a single MPT item is worth approximately:

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The same as two MEE essays

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The same as one MEE essay

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Half of one MEE essay

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The same as four MEE essays

Question 2

A task memorandum instructs: 'Prepare an objective memorandum analyzing whether our client's claim is timely. Do not include a separate statement of facts; I am already familiar with the record.' The examinee includes a one-page statement of facts anyway, reasoning that it demonstrates command of the record and is standard practice for office memoranda. The most likely consequence is that the examinee:

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Loses time and signals an inability to follow express instructions

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Receives partial credit, since the facts are accurate and well organized

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Is neither rewarded nor penalized, as format is a matter of style

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Strengthens the memorandum by supplying context the supervisor may have overlooked

Question 3

An MPT Library contains two cases. Nakamura v. Ellsworth (Columbia Supreme Court, 2023) is factually identical to the client's situation and resolves the issue in the client's favor. Delacroix v. Franklin Mutual (Franklin Supreme Court, 2019) arises on different facts, announces the governing rule, and cuts against the client. The examinee is writing to a Franklin District Court. The strongest approach is to:

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Lead with Delacroix as controlling, then use Nakamura as persuasive authority

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Lead with Nakamura, since factual similarity is the best predictor of outcome

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Rely on Nakamura and distinguish Delacroix on its facts

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Treat the two decisions as equally weighted and reconcile them

Question 4

A task memorandum states: 'Write directly to Mr. Castellanos demanding return of the files. Don't bother going through his lawyer - she has been stonewalling us for a month.' The File contains a letter of representation from Castellanos's counsel dated three weeks earlier. The Library includes Franklin Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2. The examinee should:

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Draft a letter to Castellanos's counsel and explain why the instruction cannot be followed

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Draft the letter to Mr. Castellanos as instructed by the supervising partner

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Draft the letter to Mr. Castellanos but copy his counsel on the correspondence

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Draft the letter to Mr. Castellanos, noting the Rule 4.2 concern in a footnote

Question 5

Which of the following is the strongest point heading for a persuasive brief opposing a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction?

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Defendant's Sixteen Shipments Into Franklin Over Three Years Establish Purposeful Availment, And The Court Should Deny The Motion

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Personal Jurisdiction Is Proper In This Case

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The Court Has Personal Jurisdiction Over The Defendant Under The Franklin Long-Arm Statute

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The Defendant's Contacts With Franklin Satisfy Due Process Requirements

Question 6

An examinee writing an objective memorandum to a supervising attorney identifies a strong counterargument that, if accepted, would defeat the client's claim. The examinee omits it, reasoning that the memorandum should present the client's position in the best light. This omission is:

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A serious error, because an objective memorandum must predict outcomes rather than advocate

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Appropriate, because the supervising attorney will independently identify weaknesses

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Acceptable if the counterargument is unlikely to prevail on these facts

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Appropriate, because adverse arguments belong in a separate section that was not requested

Question 7

An examinee recognizes a case in the MPT Library as one studied in law school, but notices that the version in the Library states the holding somewhat differently. The examinee should:

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Apply the Library version exactly as written, disregarding the remembered version

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Apply the holding as learned in law school, since the Library version is likely abridged

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Note the discrepancy and analyze the issue under both versions

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Apply the Library version but cite the case's actual reported holding for support

Question 8

The official MPT instructions advise examinees how to allocate the 90 minutes available for each item. According to those instructions, an examinee should devote approximately:

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Half the time to reading and organizing, and half to writing

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One-third of the time to reading and organizing, and two-thirds to writing

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One-quarter of the time to reading, and three-quarters to writing

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As much time as needed to read carefully, then write until time expires

Question 9

A client's email in the File asks: 'Just tell me straight - can you promise we'll win?' The task memorandum directs the examinee to write an opinion letter to the client. The best response within the letter is to:

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State the likely outcome, explain the reasoning, and identify what could change it

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Assure the client the case is strong, to preserve confidence in the representation

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Decline to answer the question, as predictions fall outside an opinion letter's scope

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Explain that no lawyer may ever comment on the probable outcome of litigation

Question 10

An MPT Library contains Whitfield v. Osei (Franklin Supreme Court, 2011), announcing a broad rule, and Adeyemi v. State (Franklin Supreme Court, 2024), which expressly narrows Whitfield. The examinee should:

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Apply Adeyemi, as the later decision narrows the rule and controls

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Apply Whitfield, as the earlier decision established the governing rule

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Apply whichever decision better supports the client's position

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Treat the rule as unsettled and analyze the issue under both formulations

Free MPT Practice Questions

Domain 1: Sort detailed factual materials and separate relevant from irrelevant facts

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Domain 2: Analyze statutory, case, and administrative materials for applicable principles of law

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Domain 3: Apply the relevant law to the relevant facts in a manner likely to resolve a client's problem

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Domain 6: Complete a lawyering task within time constraints

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