THEMIS – MPRE Questions and Answers
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A lawyer posts client photos online with captions about their legal case. This is:
A. Allowed if the lawyer is proud of the result
B. Acceptable with no names attached
✔✔C. A violation of confidentiality unless informed consent is given
D. Allowed for marketing purposes
Which of the following is true about fee-sharing with nonlawyers?
✔✔A. It is generally prohibited, with limited exceptions
B. It is allowed if disclosed
C. It is always allowed in civil matters
D. It is ethical for contingency fees only
An attorney receives information that a partner is skimming money from a trust account. The
attorney must:
A. Confront the partner but take no further steps
✔✔B. Report the misconduct to the appropriate authority within the firm or outside, if required
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,C. Ignore it if it’s minor
D. Withdraw from the firm only
A judge begins dating an attorney who regularly appears in their courtroom. What should the
judge do?
A. Keep it private
B. Tell the attorney to stop appearing
✔✔C. Disclose the relationship and recuse when appropriate
D. End the relationship
Which of the following is a violation of the advertising rules?
✔✔A. Saying "We are the best firm in town!"
B. Listing credentials and contact information
C. Offering a free consultation
D. Providing testimonials with disclaimers
An attorney may avoid disqualification for a conflict if:
A. They reasonably believe there’s no harm
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,✔✔B. All affected clients give informed written consent
C. The case involves low stakes
D. The conflict is minor and indirect
Lawyers are permitted to contact potential clients:
A. By phone or text only
✔✔B. Through written, non-coercive communication unless the recipient is known to want no
contact
C. In person at all times
D. On holidays and weekends without restriction
A lawyer may disclose confidential information when:
✔✔A. To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm
B. To impress colleagues
C. The client refuses to settle
D. The case is closed
Which of the following best describes a concurrent conflict of interest?
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, ✔✔A. A lawyer represents two clients whose interests are directly adverse
B. A lawyer changes firms
C. The client is uncooperative
D. The lawyer works too many cases
A lawyer promises a client a guaranteed result. This is:
A. Allowed in civil cases
✔✔B. Unethical and misleading
C. Standard practice
D. Permissible if the lawyer has a good track record
A judge is campaigning for reelection. What must the judge avoid?
A. Speaking at legal conferences
✔✔B. Making pledges or promises inconsistent with judicial impartiality
C. Talking to voters
D. Listing party affiliation if permitted by law
Lawyers must withdraw from a case if:
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A lawyer posts client photos online with captions about their legal case. This is:
A. Allowed if the lawyer is proud of the result
B. Acceptable with no names attached
✔✔C. A violation of confidentiality unless informed consent is given
D. Allowed for marketing purposes
Which of the following is true about fee-sharing with nonlawyers?
✔✔A. It is generally prohibited, with limited exceptions
B. It is allowed if disclosed
C. It is always allowed in civil matters
D. It is ethical for contingency fees only
An attorney receives information that a partner is skimming money from a trust account. The
attorney must:
A. Confront the partner but take no further steps
✔✔B. Report the misconduct to the appropriate authority within the firm or outside, if required
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,C. Ignore it if it’s minor
D. Withdraw from the firm only
A judge begins dating an attorney who regularly appears in their courtroom. What should the
judge do?
A. Keep it private
B. Tell the attorney to stop appearing
✔✔C. Disclose the relationship and recuse when appropriate
D. End the relationship
Which of the following is a violation of the advertising rules?
✔✔A. Saying "We are the best firm in town!"
B. Listing credentials and contact information
C. Offering a free consultation
D. Providing testimonials with disclaimers
An attorney may avoid disqualification for a conflict if:
A. They reasonably believe there’s no harm
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,✔✔B. All affected clients give informed written consent
C. The case involves low stakes
D. The conflict is minor and indirect
Lawyers are permitted to contact potential clients:
A. By phone or text only
✔✔B. Through written, non-coercive communication unless the recipient is known to want no
contact
C. In person at all times
D. On holidays and weekends without restriction
A lawyer may disclose confidential information when:
✔✔A. To prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm
B. To impress colleagues
C. The client refuses to settle
D. The case is closed
Which of the following best describes a concurrent conflict of interest?
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, ✔✔A. A lawyer represents two clients whose interests are directly adverse
B. A lawyer changes firms
C. The client is uncooperative
D. The lawyer works too many cases
A lawyer promises a client a guaranteed result. This is:
A. Allowed in civil cases
✔✔B. Unethical and misleading
C. Standard practice
D. Permissible if the lawyer has a good track record
A judge is campaigning for reelection. What must the judge avoid?
A. Speaking at legal conferences
✔✔B. Making pledges or promises inconsistent with judicial impartiality
C. Talking to voters
D. Listing party affiliation if permitted by law
Lawyers must withdraw from a case if:
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