MPRE Questions and Answers Latest
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What should a lawyer do if they discover a client has lied under oath?
✔✔ Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure to the court if necessary.
Is it ethical for a lawyer to pay for a client’s rent while a case is pending?
✔✔ No, unless it’s for court costs or litigation expenses in a contingency matter.
Can a lawyer prepare a press release about a high-profile case they’re handling?
✔✔ Only if the statements avoid material prejudice and are limited to public facts.
When does a lawyer's duty of confidentiality end?
✔✔ It continues even after the lawyer-client relationship ends and after the client’s death.
Can a lawyer settle a malpractice claim with a former client without advising them to seek
independent counsel?
✔✔ No, the client must be advised in writing to obtain separate legal advice.
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,What is the duty of diligence?
✔✔ To act with commitment and dedication to the client’s interests without neglect or delay.
Can a lawyer offer legal advice to an unrepresented opposing party?
✔✔ No, but they may advise them to seek counsel.
When may a lawyer charge a non-refundable retainer?
✔✔ Only if it is reasonable and clearly explained in advance.
Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information to correct a false statement made by the
client to a third party?
✔✔ Only if disclosure is permitted by an exception, such as preventing harm or fraud.
Is a lawyer permitted to serve as both advocate and mediator in the same matter?
✔✔ No, that would be a conflict of interest unless all parties give informed consent.
What should a lawyer do if they are asked to represent a client in an area of law they are
unfamiliar with?
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, ✔✔ Decline or become competent through study or association with a qualified lawyer.
Can a judge campaign for a political office while serving on the bench?
✔✔ No, judges must resign before becoming a candidate in a partisan election.
Is it ethical for a lawyer to accept a case just to delay proceedings for another client?
✔✔ No, that would be an abuse of the legal system and unethical.
What should a lawyer do with evidence given to them by a client that is illegal to possess?
✔✔ Turn it over to authorities or the court, depending on legal obligations.
Can a lawyer act as a fiduciary for a client’s estate?
✔✔ Yes, if there is no conflict of interest and the lawyer complies with fiduciary duties.
When is it unethical for a lawyer to advertise a past result?
✔✔ When the ad creates an unjustified expectation or is misleading.
May a lawyer guarantee a favorable outcome to a client?
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Update Graded A+
What should a lawyer do if they discover a client has lied under oath?
✔✔ Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure to the court if necessary.
Is it ethical for a lawyer to pay for a client’s rent while a case is pending?
✔✔ No, unless it’s for court costs or litigation expenses in a contingency matter.
Can a lawyer prepare a press release about a high-profile case they’re handling?
✔✔ Only if the statements avoid material prejudice and are limited to public facts.
When does a lawyer's duty of confidentiality end?
✔✔ It continues even after the lawyer-client relationship ends and after the client’s death.
Can a lawyer settle a malpractice claim with a former client without advising them to seek
independent counsel?
✔✔ No, the client must be advised in writing to obtain separate legal advice.
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,What is the duty of diligence?
✔✔ To act with commitment and dedication to the client’s interests without neglect or delay.
Can a lawyer offer legal advice to an unrepresented opposing party?
✔✔ No, but they may advise them to seek counsel.
When may a lawyer charge a non-refundable retainer?
✔✔ Only if it is reasonable and clearly explained in advance.
Can a lawyer reveal confidential client information to correct a false statement made by the
client to a third party?
✔✔ Only if disclosure is permitted by an exception, such as preventing harm or fraud.
Is a lawyer permitted to serve as both advocate and mediator in the same matter?
✔✔ No, that would be a conflict of interest unless all parties give informed consent.
What should a lawyer do if they are asked to represent a client in an area of law they are
unfamiliar with?
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, ✔✔ Decline or become competent through study or association with a qualified lawyer.
Can a judge campaign for a political office while serving on the bench?
✔✔ No, judges must resign before becoming a candidate in a partisan election.
Is it ethical for a lawyer to accept a case just to delay proceedings for another client?
✔✔ No, that would be an abuse of the legal system and unethical.
What should a lawyer do with evidence given to them by a client that is illegal to possess?
✔✔ Turn it over to authorities or the court, depending on legal obligations.
Can a lawyer act as a fiduciary for a client’s estate?
✔✔ Yes, if there is no conflict of interest and the lawyer complies with fiduciary duties.
When is it unethical for a lawyer to advertise a past result?
✔✔ When the ad creates an unjustified expectation or is misleading.
May a lawyer guarantee a favorable outcome to a client?
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