MPRE Practice Questions and Answers
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A lawyer accidentally deposits client funds into their personal account. This is a violation of:
A. Duty of diligence
B. Duty of competence
✔✔C. Duty to safeguard client property
D. Duty of communication
When is it appropriate for a lawyer to contact a juror after a trial?
A. To thank them
✔✔B. Only as allowed by law and without harassment
C. Anytime, if the verdict was favorable
D. Never
An attorney receives a gift from a client. When is this allowed?
✔✔A. If the client initiates it and it’s not a result of undue influence
B. If the gift is under \$500
C. If it’s not cash
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,D. Only with court approval
Which of the following is considered solicitation?
✔✔A. A lawyer sends a targeted letter to an accident victim offering legal services
B. A lawyer lists services on a website
C. A law firm airs a TV commercial
D. A lawyer hands out business cards at a conference
A lawyer may limit the scope of representation if:
✔✔A. The client gives informed consent
B. The lawyer wants to
C. The court approves
D. The issue is minor
A lawyer’s former client is now suing their new client. When can the lawyer represent the new
client?
A. Always
✔✔B. Only if the former client gives informed written consent
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,C. If the matters are unrelated
D. If the lawyer no longer remembers details
A lawyer may pay a witness:
A. To guarantee favorable testimony
✔✔B. Reasonable expenses and lost wages
C. For a signed affidavit
D. A flat fee for appearing
Can a lawyer share confidential information to defend against a malpractice claim?
A. No
✔✔B. Yes, to the extent necessary
C. Only with client consent
D. Yes, but only after judgment
If a client fires their lawyer, what must the lawyer do?
A. Charge a penalty
✔✔B. Withdraw and return unearned fees and property
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, C. Finish the case anyway
D. Ignore the request if close to trial
An advertisement claims, “We win 100% of our cases.” This is:
✔✔A. Misleading and unethical
B. Permitted if true
C. Allowed with client consent
D. Acceptable for civil matters only
A judge’s spouse owns stock in a corporation involved in a case. What is the judge required to
do?
✔✔A. Recuse if impartiality could be questioned
B. Ignore the relationship
C. Proceed unless challenged
D. Transfer the case quietly
Which of the following must a lawyer do when charging a contingency fee?
A. Tell the client it’s negotiable
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Latest Version 100% Pass
A lawyer accidentally deposits client funds into their personal account. This is a violation of:
A. Duty of diligence
B. Duty of competence
✔✔C. Duty to safeguard client property
D. Duty of communication
When is it appropriate for a lawyer to contact a juror after a trial?
A. To thank them
✔✔B. Only as allowed by law and without harassment
C. Anytime, if the verdict was favorable
D. Never
An attorney receives a gift from a client. When is this allowed?
✔✔A. If the client initiates it and it’s not a result of undue influence
B. If the gift is under \$500
C. If it’s not cash
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,D. Only with court approval
Which of the following is considered solicitation?
✔✔A. A lawyer sends a targeted letter to an accident victim offering legal services
B. A lawyer lists services on a website
C. A law firm airs a TV commercial
D. A lawyer hands out business cards at a conference
A lawyer may limit the scope of representation if:
✔✔A. The client gives informed consent
B. The lawyer wants to
C. The court approves
D. The issue is minor
A lawyer’s former client is now suing their new client. When can the lawyer represent the new
client?
A. Always
✔✔B. Only if the former client gives informed written consent
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,C. If the matters are unrelated
D. If the lawyer no longer remembers details
A lawyer may pay a witness:
A. To guarantee favorable testimony
✔✔B. Reasonable expenses and lost wages
C. For a signed affidavit
D. A flat fee for appearing
Can a lawyer share confidential information to defend against a malpractice claim?
A. No
✔✔B. Yes, to the extent necessary
C. Only with client consent
D. Yes, but only after judgment
If a client fires their lawyer, what must the lawyer do?
A. Charge a penalty
✔✔B. Withdraw and return unearned fees and property
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, C. Finish the case anyway
D. Ignore the request if close to trial
An advertisement claims, “We win 100% of our cases.” This is:
✔✔A. Misleading and unethical
B. Permitted if true
C. Allowed with client consent
D. Acceptable for civil matters only
A judge’s spouse owns stock in a corporation involved in a case. What is the judge required to
do?
✔✔A. Recuse if impartiality could be questioned
B. Ignore the relationship
C. Proceed unless challenged
D. Transfer the case quietly
Which of the following must a lawyer do when charging a contingency fee?
A. Tell the client it’s negotiable
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