MPRE () Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Admission Requirements to the Bar: - Answer-Must be rationally related to the practice of law, e.g.: 1. Graduation from accredited law school 2. Oath to uphold the constitution 3. Good moral character Requirements That Are NOT Rationally Related 1. Citizenship 2. Residency When making and application to the bar, a candidate: - Answer-1. Cannot knowingly make false statements of material fact 2. Must respond to all requests for information 3. Must correct any misapprehensions But NOT required to disclose confidential information MISCONDUCT that may result in rejection of admission to the bar must: - Answer-involve moral turpitude, e.g.: 1. Crimes involving intentional dishonesty 2. Crimes of violence Lying always involves moral turpitude even if it does not constitute a crime What Constitutes Professional Misconduct - Answer-1. Violating or attempting to violate RPC, knowingly assisting or inducing another person to violate the RPC, or using the acts of another to commit a violation 2. Committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer 3. Any conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation -- need not rise to the level of a crime or be related to practice of law 4. Engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice (e.g. falsifying evidence, improper delay tactics, frivolous claims) 5. Stating or implying ability to improperly influence government agency/official