LAWS 552 - Preparing for the Multistate Performance Test (MPT)

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Course Description

This course will focus on the skills required to competently and timely complete the Multistate Performance Test on the Uniform Bar Examination, including: (1) sorting detailed factual materials and separating relevant from irrelevant facts; (2) analyzing statutory, case, and administrative materials for applicable principles of law; (3) applying the relevant law to the relevant facts in a manner likely to resolve a client’s problem; (4) identifying and resolving ethical dilemmas, when present; (5) communicating effectively in writing; and (6) completing a lawyering task within time constraints. Students will complete MPTs for scoring and individual feedback to increase their MPT proficiency.Notes: Students may not enroll in this course and Advanced Legal Analysis (LAWS 542).Students must be in their final two semesters of law school to take the course. For the majority of students, this will require them to be a 3L when they take the course. For December graduates, students may take the course in the Spring of their 2L year.Basis of Grade: This is a pass/fail course that will be graded based upon participation, attendance, and quality of work.Form of Grade: Pass/Fail

College	LS - Joseph F. Rice School of Law
Section	001
Instructional Method	DWEB 100 Pct Web Asynchronous
CRN	74956
Restrictions	CAMPUSICOL - USC Columbia DEGREEIJD - Juris Doctor DEGREEILLB - Bachelor of Laws

Information is accurate as of May 1, 2026 (Subject to change)

Special Fee Notification

Students may be required to be proctored during online test completion. If students are unable to attend test proctoring sessions in person at the Distributed Learning office, additional fees may apply for online test proctoring if the course requires online testing.