MPRE Practice Questions and Answers
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A lawyer learns that their client intends to commit perjury in court. What must the lawyer do?
A. Allow the client to testify freely
✔✔B. Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure if necessary
C. Pretend not to know
D. Cross-examine the client harshly
A lawyer may represent clients with directly adverse interests only if:
✔✔A. Both clients give informed, written consent
B. The lawyer charges a reduced fee
C. The court allows it
D. The lawyer notifies the bar
A lawyer is asked by a friend to represent them in a case in a state where the lawyer is not
licensed. What must the lawyer do?
A. Represent the friend under friendship exception
✔✔B. Decline unless authorized by law or granted pro hac vice status
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,C. Hire local counsel without telling the client
D. Represent them online only
Can a lawyer pay a witness to testify in their client’s favor?
A. Yes, if the client agrees
B. Yes, if the testimony is truthful
✔✔C. No, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed
D. Yes, if the payment is small
An attorney receives a settlement check for a client. What must they do first?
A. Deposit it into the firm’s main account
✔✔B. Deposit it into a client trust account
C. Cash it and deduct fees
D. Wait for the client’s instruction
A lawyer may advertise their services:
A. Only through approved media
✔✔B. If the advertisement is truthful and not misleading
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,C. With celebrity endorsements only
D. Only to previous clients
A client threatens to harm someone in the near future. The lawyer may:
✔✔A. Reveal confidential information to prevent death or serious bodily harm
B. Keep the secret
C. Wait for it to happen
D. Talk to the media
A judge learns that a close friend is an attorney on a pending case. What must the judge do?
✔✔A. Disclose the relationship and consider recusal
B. Deny the connection
C. Proceed with the case
D. Meet with the lawyer privately
Which of the following is **NOT** considered a form of solicitation?
✔✔A. A lawyer’s website describing available services
B. A targeted letter to accident victims
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, C. A cold call offering legal help
D. A direct message on social media offering representation
A lawyer is considering entering into a business transaction with a client. What is required?
✔✔A. Full written disclosure, fair terms, and client’s written informed consent
B. Lawyer’s judgment alone
C. Verbal agreement with the client
D. A handshake deal
When is a lawyer **required** to withdraw from representing a client?
✔✔A. When continuing would violate law or ethical rules
B. When the client is angry
C. When the fee is unpaid
D. When the case becomes complex
A lawyer is sued by a former client. Can the lawyer use client confidences in their defense?
A. Only with the court's permission
✔✔B. Yes, but only to the extent necessary to defend themselves
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Latest Version Already Passed
A lawyer learns that their client intends to commit perjury in court. What must the lawyer do?
A. Allow the client to testify freely
✔✔B. Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure if necessary
C. Pretend not to know
D. Cross-examine the client harshly
A lawyer may represent clients with directly adverse interests only if:
✔✔A. Both clients give informed, written consent
B. The lawyer charges a reduced fee
C. The court allows it
D. The lawyer notifies the bar
A lawyer is asked by a friend to represent them in a case in a state where the lawyer is not
licensed. What must the lawyer do?
A. Represent the friend under friendship exception
✔✔B. Decline unless authorized by law or granted pro hac vice status
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,C. Hire local counsel without telling the client
D. Represent them online only
Can a lawyer pay a witness to testify in their client’s favor?
A. Yes, if the client agrees
B. Yes, if the testimony is truthful
✔✔C. No, but reasonable expenses may be reimbursed
D. Yes, if the payment is small
An attorney receives a settlement check for a client. What must they do first?
A. Deposit it into the firm’s main account
✔✔B. Deposit it into a client trust account
C. Cash it and deduct fees
D. Wait for the client’s instruction
A lawyer may advertise their services:
A. Only through approved media
✔✔B. If the advertisement is truthful and not misleading
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,C. With celebrity endorsements only
D. Only to previous clients
A client threatens to harm someone in the near future. The lawyer may:
✔✔A. Reveal confidential information to prevent death or serious bodily harm
B. Keep the secret
C. Wait for it to happen
D. Talk to the media
A judge learns that a close friend is an attorney on a pending case. What must the judge do?
✔✔A. Disclose the relationship and consider recusal
B. Deny the connection
C. Proceed with the case
D. Meet with the lawyer privately
Which of the following is **NOT** considered a form of solicitation?
✔✔A. A lawyer’s website describing available services
B. A targeted letter to accident victims
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, C. A cold call offering legal help
D. A direct message on social media offering representation
A lawyer is considering entering into a business transaction with a client. What is required?
✔✔A. Full written disclosure, fair terms, and client’s written informed consent
B. Lawyer’s judgment alone
C. Verbal agreement with the client
D. A handshake deal
When is a lawyer **required** to withdraw from representing a client?
✔✔A. When continuing would violate law or ethical rules
B. When the client is angry
C. When the fee is unpaid
D. When the case becomes complex
A lawyer is sued by a former client. Can the lawyer use client confidences in their defense?
A. Only with the court's permission
✔✔B. Yes, but only to the extent necessary to defend themselves
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