Overview

PMBR is a preparatory course for the MBE. They also give away some of their MPRE materials free of charge. Beginning the fall of 2008, Kaplan PMBR also offers complete preparation options for the New York, New Jersey and Florida Bar Exams, including both the multistate and state components.

PMBR's courses consist of a six day and three day program. The courses provide oral and written instructional materials addressing the substantive law tested on the MBE, test-taking strategies, and practice MBE questions.

PMBR Lawsuit
As reported by the Legal Intelligencer, PMBR was ordered to pay $11.9 million to the National Conference of Bar Examiners for copyright infringement involving 113 practice questions. The infringement involved copying of Multistate Bar Exam questions for use in the PMBR prep course.

The court also found that PMBR failed to provide students with the correct answer to some questions. See NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BAR EXAMINERS v. MULTISTATE LEGAL STUDIES, INC., 458 F. Supp. 2d 252 (E.D.Pa. August 22, 2006).

In October, 2006, PMBR was acquired by Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company.

From PMBR Official Web Site

Kaplan PMBR: Your Advantage in Law School and on the Bar

For over 30 years, PMBR has helped students succeed on the Multistate portion of the Bar Exam. In 2006, PMBR's proven track record of success was combined with Kaplan's 70 years of testing expertise to create the ultimate preparation for law students today.

Featuring outstanding materials, programs, and a student-focused approach, we use our combined 100 years of testing excellence not only to help you pass the Bar Exam, but to help guide you through each class, mid-term, and final exam throughout law school.

With over 500,000 practicing attorneys to our credit, we know what you need to succeed. Featuring the latest in cutting-edge technology through our online MBE Qbank and traditional outlines and printed materials, Kaplan PMBR is the resource you should turn to as you prepare for law school exams or the Bar!

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