However, these jurisdictions still incorporate local professional responsibility rules in their respective bar examinations.

Connecticut[1] and New Jersey[2] waive the MPRE requirement for bar candidates who have earned a grade of "C" and "C−", respectively, or better in a law school course in professional responsibility.

The questions are based on the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and the ABA Model Code of Judicial Conduct, as well as controlling constitutional decisions and generally accepted principles established in leading federal and state cases and in procedural and evidentiary rules (courtesy American Bar Association website and National Conference of Bar Examiners MPRE website).

[3] The MPRE differs from the remainder of the bar examination in two ways: The passing score varies between jurisdictions.

[4][5] All states have a window either preceding or surrounding the bar exam outside of which MPRE scores are not recognized.