MPRE Multiple Choice Questions and
Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
A lawyer receives a client's confidential documents by mistake from opposing counsel. What
should the lawyer do?
A. Use the documents for leverage
B. Send the documents to their client
✔✔C. Notify the opposing counsel
D. Shred the documents immediately
A lawyer is considering entering a romantic relationship with a client during representation. Is
this allowed?
✔✔A. No, unless the relationship existed before representation
B. Yes, if it’s consensual
C. Yes, if they’re engaged
D. No, under any circumstance
A prosecutor has evidence that could help the defense. What must the prosecutor do?
A. Hold it for negotiation
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,✔✔B. Disclose it promptly
C. Share it only during trial
D. Only disclose if the defense asks
A lawyer posts a client's name and case details on social media without permission. This violates
the duty of:
A. Loyalty
✔✔B. Confidentiality
C. Diligence
D. Competence
A client demands the lawyer take an action the lawyer knows is illegal. The lawyer must:
A. Do it to avoid upsetting the client
✔✔B. Refuse and possibly withdraw
C. Do it if it benefits the case
D. Report the client to the police
Which of the following is an improper advertisement?
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,✔✔A. "We guarantee you'll win!"
B. "Free consultation available."
C. "Call us for legal help."
D. "No fee unless we win."
Can a lawyer represent a client in a matter where the lawyer is likely to be a key witness?
✔✔A. Only if the testimony concerns an uncontested issue
B. Always, if the client agrees
C. Yes, unless the court objects
D. No, even if the lawyer is the only witness
A lawyer may reveal confidential information:
✔✔A. To prevent reasonably certain death or serious bodily harm
B. If the client owes money
C. If it helps another client
D. Whenever they think it’s important
A lawyer wants to charge a contingency fee in a criminal case. Is that allowed?
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, A. Yes, if the client agrees
✔✔B. No, contingency fees are prohibited in criminal matters
C. Only for misdemeanors
D. Only in federal courts
When must a lawyer communicate a settlement offer to the client?
✔✔A. Always, unless the client has previously instructed otherwise
B. Only if the lawyer agrees with the offer
C. Only if it’s above a certain amount
D. Only in writing
A judge is friends with one of the parties appearing in court. The judge must:
A. Rule in favor of the friend
✔✔B. Recuse if impartiality might reasonably be questioned
C. Proceed without saying anything
D. Advise the jury of the friendship
Can a lawyer charge unreasonable fees?
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Answers Latest Version 100% Pass
A lawyer receives a client's confidential documents by mistake from opposing counsel. What
should the lawyer do?
A. Use the documents for leverage
B. Send the documents to their client
✔✔C. Notify the opposing counsel
D. Shred the documents immediately
A lawyer is considering entering a romantic relationship with a client during representation. Is
this allowed?
✔✔A. No, unless the relationship existed before representation
B. Yes, if it’s consensual
C. Yes, if they’re engaged
D. No, under any circumstance
A prosecutor has evidence that could help the defense. What must the prosecutor do?
A. Hold it for negotiation
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,✔✔B. Disclose it promptly
C. Share it only during trial
D. Only disclose if the defense asks
A lawyer posts a client's name and case details on social media without permission. This violates
the duty of:
A. Loyalty
✔✔B. Confidentiality
C. Diligence
D. Competence
A client demands the lawyer take an action the lawyer knows is illegal. The lawyer must:
A. Do it to avoid upsetting the client
✔✔B. Refuse and possibly withdraw
C. Do it if it benefits the case
D. Report the client to the police
Which of the following is an improper advertisement?
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,✔✔A. "We guarantee you'll win!"
B. "Free consultation available."
C. "Call us for legal help."
D. "No fee unless we win."
Can a lawyer represent a client in a matter where the lawyer is likely to be a key witness?
✔✔A. Only if the testimony concerns an uncontested issue
B. Always, if the client agrees
C. Yes, unless the court objects
D. No, even if the lawyer is the only witness
A lawyer may reveal confidential information:
✔✔A. To prevent reasonably certain death or serious bodily harm
B. If the client owes money
C. If it helps another client
D. Whenever they think it’s important
A lawyer wants to charge a contingency fee in a criminal case. Is that allowed?
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, A. Yes, if the client agrees
✔✔B. No, contingency fees are prohibited in criminal matters
C. Only for misdemeanors
D. Only in federal courts
When must a lawyer communicate a settlement offer to the client?
✔✔A. Always, unless the client has previously instructed otherwise
B. Only if the lawyer agrees with the offer
C. Only if it’s above a certain amount
D. Only in writing
A judge is friends with one of the parties appearing in court. The judge must:
A. Rule in favor of the friend
✔✔B. Recuse if impartiality might reasonably be questioned
C. Proceed without saying anything
D. Advise the jury of the friendship
Can a lawyer charge unreasonable fees?
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