WI Bar Multistate Performance Test (MPT) 3

Question 1

What is a 'closed universe' in the context of the MPT?

Accepted Answer

Examinees work only with the provided File and Library, not outside sources

Answer

The exam room is locked during testing

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Only Wisconsin law applies

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The exam cannot be appealed

Question 2

Which element of an MPT task typically contains the supervising attorney's instructions?

Accepted Answer

The task memorandum in the File

Answer

The Library

Answer

The case captions

Answer

The index page

Question 3

How should an examinee handle a case in the MPT Library that appears to hurt their client's position?

Accepted Answer

Distinguish it from the facts or acknowledge and address it honestly

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Ignore it and only cite favorable cases

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Argue the case is wrongly decided

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Move on without mentioning it

Question 4

What grading criterion is most heavily weighted on the MPT?

Accepted Answer

Quality of legal analysis and responsiveness to the task

Answer

Length of the response

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Grammar and spelling

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Number of authorities cited

Question 5

How many MPT tasks does the NCBE release publicly for practice?

Accepted Answer

A selection of past MPT tasks on the NCBE website

Answer

None — all are kept confidential

Answer

All past MPTs going back 20 years

Answer

Only one sample MPT

Question 6

If an MPT task instructs you to write an objective memo, what should the analysis include?

Accepted Answer

A balanced analysis of both sides including weaknesses in the client's case

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Only arguments favorable to the client

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A judge's decision on the matter

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Only citations to cases with no factual analysis