Study Aids

Valid practice for every exam path! Start preparing for you next exam with NCBE study aids. Choose the right platform for your bar exam journey: NextGen UBE (starting July 2026), legacy bar exam, or MPRE. 

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Why Choose NCBE Official Study Aids? 

  • Official & Trusted: Created by the bar exam authors.
  • Realistic & Relevant: Questions and items aligned to your upcoming test: NextGen UBE, legacy bar exam, or MPRE 
  • Flexible Access: Practice anywhere, anytime for whichever platform matches your exam needs.
  • Performance Insights: Track progress, confidence, and revisit questions as you study.

 

NextGen UBE Study Aids

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NextGen UBE. Practice on the Platform Used for the Exam

  • Interactive, digital-first practice environment.
  • Access realistic question types; integrated and performance tasks, multiple-choice, etc.
  • Designed to mirror your actual test-day experience, including interface and timing.
  • Supported by detailed NCBE feedback and analytics.

The NextGen UBE will first be administered in a limited number of jurisdictions in July 2026. 

Legacy Bar Exam Study Aids

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Authentic, Official Materials via NCBE’s BarNow Platform

  • Practice using multiple-choice questions (MBE), essays (MEE), and tasks (MPT).
  • Interactive BarNow platform: timed practice, answer explanations, confidence tracking, bookmarks, notes.
  • Value packs available (“The Everything Value Pack”, MBE, MEE, and MPT)
  • Demo pack available. Try our resources for free and experience platform features.
  • Access is transitioning to a new platform by June 2026, with similar content. Active subscribers will get continued access, though performance data will not transfer. 

MPRE Study Aids

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Simulated MPRE Study Aids via NCBE’s BarNow Platform

  • Practice using retired MPRE multiple-choice questions
  • Interactive BarNow platform: timed practice, answer explanations, confidence tracking, bookmarks, notes.
  • Available as individual sets or bundled value pack.
  • Access is transitioning to a new platform by June 2026, with similar content. Active subscribers will get continued access, though performance data will not transfer.  

Authentic NCBE Content. Affordable Access. Real Exam Results.

Compare NextGen UBE and BarNow Study Aids Platforms:

Feature / Exam Platform NextGen UBE Platform Legacy Platform (BarNow) 
Interface Mimics actual NextGen exam BarNow practice interface
Question Types Integrated sets, performance tasks, multiple-choiceMultiple-choice, essays, performance tasks via BarNow 
Analytics & Progress Yes Yes 
Access & Pricing Digital, individual purchase, bundles Digital, individual purchase, value packs, demo option, migration in 2026 
Transition Info N/A Migration plan with no data transfer 
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NextGen UBE Study Aids

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Legacy Bar Exam (MBE, MEE, MPT) and MPRE Study Aids

Free Resources & Support

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Free NextGen UBE Sample Questions

Try free sample multiple-choice and integrated questions, and performance tasks for the NextGen UBE.

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Learn About All NCBE Exams

Learn about the UBE, MBE, MEE, MPT, MPRE, and NextGen UBE. Including exam preparation, exam day policies, registration, jurisdiction adoption, and more. 

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Free BarNow Demo Pack

Try the BarNow Demo Pack for free. Includes a sampling of MBE, MEE, MPT, and MPRE questions. 

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Support & Contact

Need help choosing your path? Contact NCBE for assistance.