The February 2013 Bar Exam: The Multistate Performance Test , Part Two

The Multistate Performance Test is designed to test an applicant’s ability to use fundamental lawyering skills in a realistic situation.

Each test evaluates an applicant’s ability to complete a task which a beginning lawyer should be able to accomplish.

The Multistate Performance Test examines six fundamental lawyering skills that are required for the performance of many lawyering tasks.

Problem solving: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate strategies for solving a problem or accomplishing an objective.

Legal analysis and reasoning: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to analyze and apply legal rules and principles.

Factual analysis: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to analyze and use facts and to plan and direct factual investigation.

Communication: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Organization and management of a legal task: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to organize and manage a legal task.

Recognizing and resolving ethical dilemmas: The applicant should demonstrate the ability to represent a client consistently with applicable ethical standards.

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