Not only do Florida Bar applicants have to take and pass The Florida Bar Exam, but they also have to take and pass the MPRE (Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination) to become a member of The Florida Bar and a licensed Florida attorney. Applicants with disabilities can request accommodations for the MPRE. Let’s review how to request accommodations for the MPRE in this guide for Florida Bar applicants with disabilities.
Understanding Your Rights
The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) does offer accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA ensures that those with disabilities are treated fairly and not discriminated against. So, in the case of the MPRE, this means that those with disabilities that might affect their ability to take the exam under typical circumstances can be allowed certain allowances that will give them equal access to the exam.
Steps For Requesting Accommodations For The MPRE
*You must apply for accommodations before scheduling your exam.
These are the steps for requesting MPRE accommodations:
- Make an NCBE account.
- The NCBE recommends that applicants check out the Guidelines for Medical Documentation and the Pearson Vue Comfort Aid List before completing their test accommodation application.
- Fill out the MPRE test accommodations application. The application is located in your NCBE account.
- Receive notification of the decision by email (and in your NCBE account). It can take 25 business days or more for the NCBE to notify you of their decision.
- Register for the MPRE in your NCBE account. Once you click on “MPRE Registration” under your account, instructions will be provided.
- Receive authorization to test from Pearson VUE by email. This will arrive 24 hours after you register for the MPRE.
- Schedule your MPRE appointment at a Pearson VUE testing center. The email you receive from Pearson VUE will walk you through this step. You will receive a confirmation within 48 hours of scheduling your exam.
Preparing For The MPRE
Don’t forget to study for the MPRE! The MPRE is a multiple-choice test taken on a computer at a testing facility. The subjects that applicants are tested on typically come from the American Bar Association’s Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Model Code of Judicial Conduct. Review the MPRE Subject Matter Online and MPRE Key Words and Phrases from the NCBE for further information on preparing for the MPRE.
Conclusion
Now you know how to request accommodations for the MPRE so that you can have the same opportunities as other Florida Bar applicants. This guide for Florida Bar applicants with disabilities will help you on your journey to becoming a licensed Florida attorney.
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