MPRE 2026 Exam Prep Comprehensive Study
Guide with 100 Practice Questions, Detailed
Explanations, and Verified Answers
SECTION 1: REGULATION OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION (8 Questions)
Question 1
A lawyer is licensed in State A and maintains a law office there. The lawyer is
asked to represent a client in a matter pending in State B, where the lawyer is not
licensed. The lawyer has never practiced in State B before. Which of the following
is the MOST appropriate course of action?
A) The lawyer may represent the client in State B without any additional steps
because lawyers are licensed to practice in all states
B) The lawyer may represent the client in State B only if the lawyer associates with
local counsel admitted in State B
C) The lawyer may represent the client in State B only if the lawyer is admitted pro
hac vice by the State B court
D) The lawyer may represent the client in State B without admission if the matter
is reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in State A and the lawyer does not
establish an office in State B
Answer: D
Rationale: Under ABA Model Rule 5.5(c), a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction
may provide legal services on a temporary basis in another jurisdiction if the
services are reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in the lawyer's home
jurisdiction. The lawyer may also associate with local counsel (Option B) or seek
pro hac vice admission (Option C), but these are not the only options. Option A is
incorrect because a license to practice in one state does not grant authority to
practice in another state.
Question 2
,A lawyer learns that another lawyer in the same firm has committed a violation of
the Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question about that
lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer. Under Model Rule 8.3, the
lawyer:
A) Must report the violation to the appropriate disciplinary authority
B) May report the violation but is not required to do so
C) Must report the violation only if the lawyer is the managing partner
D) Must not report the violation because it would violate the duty of confidentiality
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 8.3(a) , a lawyer who knows that another lawyer
has committed a violation of the Rules that raises a substantial question as to that
lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer must report the violation
to the appropriate disciplinary authority. Option B is incorrect because reporting is
mandatory. Option C is incorrect because the duty applies to all lawyers who have
knowledge. Option D is incorrect because the duty of confidentiality does not
apply to information about another lawyer's misconduct.
Question 3
A lawyer is admitted to practice in State A and maintains an office there. The
lawyer is asked to represent a client in a federal court matter in State B, where the
lawyer is not admitted. The lawyer:
A) May represent the client in federal court without admission if the lawyer is
admitted to practice before that federal court
B) May not represent the client in federal court under any circumstances
C) Must be admitted to the State B bar before appearing in federal court
D) May represent the client only if the lawyer associates with local counsel in State
B
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.5(d)(1) , a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction
may provide legal services in another jurisdiction if the services are authorized
by federal law or federal court rules. Federal courts typically have their own
admission requirements; if the lawyer is admitted to practice before that federal
court, the lawyer may appear. Option B is incorrect because federal court
,admission is sufficient. Option C is incorrect because state bar admission is not
required for federal court practice. Option D is incorrect because federal court
admission alone is sufficient.
Question 4
A lawyer is a partner in a law firm. The firm hires a nonlawyer as an administrative
assistant. The lawyer may:
A) Share legal fees with the nonlawyer based on the administrative assistant's
performance
B) Pay the nonlawyer a salary and bonus not tied to specific legal fees
C) Allow the nonlawyer to own an interest in the law firm
D) Allow the nonlawyer to make decisions about which clients the firm will
represent
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.4(a) , a lawyer or law firm shall not share legal
fees with a nonlawyer. However, a lawyer may pay a nonlawyer a salary or
bonus that is not directly tied to specific legal fees (Option B). Option A is
incorrect because sharing fees with a nonlawyer is prohibited. Option C is incorrect
because nonlawyers may not own an interest in a law firm (Rule 5.4(d)). Option D
is incorrect because nonlawyers may not direct or control the professional
judgment of a lawyer (Rule 5.4(c)).
Question 5
A lawyer licensed only in State A is temporarily in State B for a client's deposition.
While there, the lawyer is asked by a local resident to provide advice about a
matter that is not related to the lawyer's State A practice. The lawyer:
A) May provide the advice because the lawyer is licensed in State A
B) May provide the advice only if the lawyer associates with local counsel
C) May not provide the advice because the matter is not related to the lawyer's
State A practice
D) May provide the advice if the lawyer does not charge a fee
Answer: C
, Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.5(c) , a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction may
provide legal services on a temporary basis in another jurisdiction only if the
services are reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in the home
jurisdiction. Since the advice is not related to the lawyer's State A practice, the
lawyer may not provide the advice. Option A is incorrect because a license in one
state does not permit practice in another state. Option B is incorrect because
associating with local counsel does not cure the lack of relationship to the home
jurisdiction practice.
Question 6
A lawyer knows that a judge has engaged in conduct that violates the Code of
Judicial Conduct and raises a substantial question about the judge's fitness. Under
Model Rule 8.3(b), the lawyer:
A) Must report the judge's conduct to the appropriate disciplinary authority
B) May report the judge's conduct but is not required to do so
C) Must report the judge's conduct only if the conduct occurred in the lawyer's
presence
D) Must not report the judge's conduct because judges are not subject to the Rules
of Professional Conduct
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 8.3(b) , a lawyer who knows that a judge has
committed a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct that raises a substantial
question as to the judge's fitness for office must report the violation to the
appropriate disciplinary authority. Option B is incorrect because reporting is
mandatory. Option C is incorrect because there is no requirement that the conduct
occurred in the lawyer's presence. Option D is incorrect because judges are subject
to the Code of Judicial Conduct and lawyers have a duty to report judicial
misconduct.
Question 7
A lawyer is admitted to practice in State A and has been practicing there for 10
years. The lawyer moves to State B and establishes a permanent office there. The
lawyer is not admitted in State B. The lawyer may:
Guide with 100 Practice Questions, Detailed
Explanations, and Verified Answers
SECTION 1: REGULATION OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION (8 Questions)
Question 1
A lawyer is licensed in State A and maintains a law office there. The lawyer is
asked to represent a client in a matter pending in State B, where the lawyer is not
licensed. The lawyer has never practiced in State B before. Which of the following
is the MOST appropriate course of action?
A) The lawyer may represent the client in State B without any additional steps
because lawyers are licensed to practice in all states
B) The lawyer may represent the client in State B only if the lawyer associates with
local counsel admitted in State B
C) The lawyer may represent the client in State B only if the lawyer is admitted pro
hac vice by the State B court
D) The lawyer may represent the client in State B without admission if the matter
is reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in State A and the lawyer does not
establish an office in State B
Answer: D
Rationale: Under ABA Model Rule 5.5(c), a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction
may provide legal services on a temporary basis in another jurisdiction if the
services are reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in the lawyer's home
jurisdiction. The lawyer may also associate with local counsel (Option B) or seek
pro hac vice admission (Option C), but these are not the only options. Option A is
incorrect because a license to practice in one state does not grant authority to
practice in another state.
Question 2
,A lawyer learns that another lawyer in the same firm has committed a violation of
the Rules of Professional Conduct that raises a substantial question about that
lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer. Under Model Rule 8.3, the
lawyer:
A) Must report the violation to the appropriate disciplinary authority
B) May report the violation but is not required to do so
C) Must report the violation only if the lawyer is the managing partner
D) Must not report the violation because it would violate the duty of confidentiality
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 8.3(a) , a lawyer who knows that another lawyer
has committed a violation of the Rules that raises a substantial question as to that
lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer must report the violation
to the appropriate disciplinary authority. Option B is incorrect because reporting is
mandatory. Option C is incorrect because the duty applies to all lawyers who have
knowledge. Option D is incorrect because the duty of confidentiality does not
apply to information about another lawyer's misconduct.
Question 3
A lawyer is admitted to practice in State A and maintains an office there. The
lawyer is asked to represent a client in a federal court matter in State B, where the
lawyer is not admitted. The lawyer:
A) May represent the client in federal court without admission if the lawyer is
admitted to practice before that federal court
B) May not represent the client in federal court under any circumstances
C) Must be admitted to the State B bar before appearing in federal court
D) May represent the client only if the lawyer associates with local counsel in State
B
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.5(d)(1) , a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction
may provide legal services in another jurisdiction if the services are authorized
by federal law or federal court rules. Federal courts typically have their own
admission requirements; if the lawyer is admitted to practice before that federal
court, the lawyer may appear. Option B is incorrect because federal court
,admission is sufficient. Option C is incorrect because state bar admission is not
required for federal court practice. Option D is incorrect because federal court
admission alone is sufficient.
Question 4
A lawyer is a partner in a law firm. The firm hires a nonlawyer as an administrative
assistant. The lawyer may:
A) Share legal fees with the nonlawyer based on the administrative assistant's
performance
B) Pay the nonlawyer a salary and bonus not tied to specific legal fees
C) Allow the nonlawyer to own an interest in the law firm
D) Allow the nonlawyer to make decisions about which clients the firm will
represent
Answer: B
Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.4(a) , a lawyer or law firm shall not share legal
fees with a nonlawyer. However, a lawyer may pay a nonlawyer a salary or
bonus that is not directly tied to specific legal fees (Option B). Option A is
incorrect because sharing fees with a nonlawyer is prohibited. Option C is incorrect
because nonlawyers may not own an interest in a law firm (Rule 5.4(d)). Option D
is incorrect because nonlawyers may not direct or control the professional
judgment of a lawyer (Rule 5.4(c)).
Question 5
A lawyer licensed only in State A is temporarily in State B for a client's deposition.
While there, the lawyer is asked by a local resident to provide advice about a
matter that is not related to the lawyer's State A practice. The lawyer:
A) May provide the advice because the lawyer is licensed in State A
B) May provide the advice only if the lawyer associates with local counsel
C) May not provide the advice because the matter is not related to the lawyer's
State A practice
D) May provide the advice if the lawyer does not charge a fee
Answer: C
, Rationale: Under Model Rule 5.5(c) , a lawyer admitted in one jurisdiction may
provide legal services on a temporary basis in another jurisdiction only if the
services are reasonably related to the lawyer's practice in the home
jurisdiction. Since the advice is not related to the lawyer's State A practice, the
lawyer may not provide the advice. Option A is incorrect because a license in one
state does not permit practice in another state. Option B is incorrect because
associating with local counsel does not cure the lack of relationship to the home
jurisdiction practice.
Question 6
A lawyer knows that a judge has engaged in conduct that violates the Code of
Judicial Conduct and raises a substantial question about the judge's fitness. Under
Model Rule 8.3(b), the lawyer:
A) Must report the judge's conduct to the appropriate disciplinary authority
B) May report the judge's conduct but is not required to do so
C) Must report the judge's conduct only if the conduct occurred in the lawyer's
presence
D) Must not report the judge's conduct because judges are not subject to the Rules
of Professional Conduct
Answer: A
Rationale: Under Model Rule 8.3(b) , a lawyer who knows that a judge has
committed a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct that raises a substantial
question as to the judge's fitness for office must report the violation to the
appropriate disciplinary authority. Option B is incorrect because reporting is
mandatory. Option C is incorrect because there is no requirement that the conduct
occurred in the lawyer's presence. Option D is incorrect because judges are subject
to the Code of Judicial Conduct and lawyers have a duty to report judicial
misconduct.
Question 7
A lawyer is admitted to practice in State A and has been practicing there for 10
years. The lawyer moves to State B and establishes a permanent office there. The
lawyer is not admitted in State B. The lawyer may:
