MPRE ASSESSMENT TEST QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When a judge learns of the substantial likelihood that an attorney has violated the rules
(i.e. received a gift) - Answer-they MUST report it, regardless of the jdx
if a juror/potential juror declines to speak to the attorney post-trial - Answer-then the
attorney MUST not speak to them further
a judge MAY accept benefits associated with their spouse - Answer-if they are
incidental
attorney has a duty to respond truthfully when - Answer-inquired by the NCBE
a lawyer MUST NOT draft legal documents that will likely result - Answer-in a
substantial gift to oneself (ex. joint-tenancy --> right of survivorship)
a lawyer not need wait for the commencement of a civil suit to - Answer-disclose
information disclosed in confidence IF disclosure establishes a defense
attorneys MUST ALWAYS promptly notify a client when payment - Answer-has been
received
Drafting legislation does NOT constitute a - Answer-substantially related matter
prepaid legal services plan are permissible when - Answer-they do not involve live
solicitation
a lawyer may acquire a personal interest in the subject of litigation IF - Answer-it is
based on a contingency fee
when lawyers are "of the same firm" they are allowed to - Answer-split fees
if a lawyer intends to use a bribery to induce a judge - Answer-that lawyer is subject to
criminal liability
a lawyer must disclose directly adverse and BINDING legal authority, NOT - Answer-
directly adverse and PERSUASIVE authority
when a conflict exists, an attorney MAY represent both parties IF - Answer-both parties
consent, confirmed in writing
a threat constitutes a - Answer-a threat of death of substantial bodily harm and a lawyer
may disclose
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
When a judge learns of the substantial likelihood that an attorney has violated the rules
(i.e. received a gift) - Answer-they MUST report it, regardless of the jdx
if a juror/potential juror declines to speak to the attorney post-trial - Answer-then the
attorney MUST not speak to them further
a judge MAY accept benefits associated with their spouse - Answer-if they are
incidental
attorney has a duty to respond truthfully when - Answer-inquired by the NCBE
a lawyer MUST NOT draft legal documents that will likely result - Answer-in a
substantial gift to oneself (ex. joint-tenancy --> right of survivorship)
a lawyer not need wait for the commencement of a civil suit to - Answer-disclose
information disclosed in confidence IF disclosure establishes a defense
attorneys MUST ALWAYS promptly notify a client when payment - Answer-has been
received
Drafting legislation does NOT constitute a - Answer-substantially related matter
prepaid legal services plan are permissible when - Answer-they do not involve live
solicitation
a lawyer may acquire a personal interest in the subject of litigation IF - Answer-it is
based on a contingency fee
when lawyers are "of the same firm" they are allowed to - Answer-split fees
if a lawyer intends to use a bribery to induce a judge - Answer-that lawyer is subject to
criminal liability
a lawyer must disclose directly adverse and BINDING legal authority, NOT - Answer-
directly adverse and PERSUASIVE authority
when a conflict exists, an attorney MAY represent both parties IF - Answer-both parties
consent, confirmed in writing
a threat constitutes a - Answer-a threat of death of substantial bodily harm and a lawyer
may disclose
