MPRE Exam 2025 Questions and
Answers
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (8.1) - --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
To result in rejection, the misconduct must involve *moral turpitude*:
i. Crimes involving intentional dishonesty
ii. Crimes of violence
iii. Lying is always moral turpitude even if not crime
Requirements That Are *NOT* Rational
1. Citizenship
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,2. Residency
When making character and fitness application, you
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*.
DUTY TO REPORT MISCONDUCT OF OTHERS (8.3) - --Answer --
Mandatory Reporting of Violation
1. Violation raises substantial question as to lawyer's *honesty, trustworthiness*,
or *fitness* to practice.
When Reporting Is NOT Mandatory
1. Question raised was not substantial
2. Suspect violation, but don't know
EXCEPTIONS to Mandatory Reporting
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,1. Violation of duty of confidentiality to a client
2. Learned of violation in lawyer's assistance program (substance abuse programs)
When Reporting Profession Misconduct IS Mandatory - --Answer --
Violation raises substantial question as to lawyer's *honesty, trustworthiness*, or
*fitness* to practice.
When Reporting Profession Misconduct Is NOT Mandatory - --Answer --1.
Question raised was not substantial
2. Suspect violation, but don't know
EXCEPTIONS to Mandatory Reporting of other attorney misconduct - --
Answer --1. Violation of duty of confidentiality to a client
2. Learned of violation in lawyer's assistance program (substance abuse programs)
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY (8.5) - --Answer --i. Any state where
lawyer is admitted has power to discipline
ii. Any state where lawyer provided or offered services
UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW (5.5) - --Answer --Unauthorized
practice = practicing without a license.
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, Subject to discipline for engaging in unauthorized practice or *assisting* someone
else in unauthorized practice.
Practice of Law
1. Appearing at judicial proceeding
2. Drafting documents
3. Negotiating settlements
4. Giving legal advice
What is the "Practice of Law"? - --Answer --1. Appearing at judicial
proceeding
2. Drafting documents
3. Negotiating settlements
4. Giving legal advice
What is NOT the "Practice of Law"? - --Answer --1. Interviewing people
2. Filling in forms
3. Preparing tax returns
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Answers
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (8.1) - --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
To result in rejection, the misconduct must involve *moral turpitude*:
i. Crimes involving intentional dishonesty
ii. Crimes of violence
iii. Lying is always moral turpitude even if not crime
Requirements That Are *NOT* Rational
1. Citizenship
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,2. Residency
When making character and fitness application, you
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*.
DUTY TO REPORT MISCONDUCT OF OTHERS (8.3) - --Answer --
Mandatory Reporting of Violation
1. Violation raises substantial question as to lawyer's *honesty, trustworthiness*,
or *fitness* to practice.
When Reporting Is NOT Mandatory
1. Question raised was not substantial
2. Suspect violation, but don't know
EXCEPTIONS to Mandatory Reporting
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,1. Violation of duty of confidentiality to a client
2. Learned of violation in lawyer's assistance program (substance abuse programs)
When Reporting Profession Misconduct IS Mandatory - --Answer --
Violation raises substantial question as to lawyer's *honesty, trustworthiness*, or
*fitness* to practice.
When Reporting Profession Misconduct Is NOT Mandatory - --Answer --1.
Question raised was not substantial
2. Suspect violation, but don't know
EXCEPTIONS to Mandatory Reporting of other attorney misconduct - --
Answer --1. Violation of duty of confidentiality to a client
2. Learned of violation in lawyer's assistance program (substance abuse programs)
DISCIPLINARY AUTHORITY (8.5) - --Answer --i. Any state where
lawyer is admitted has power to discipline
ii. Any state where lawyer provided or offered services
UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW (5.5) - --Answer --Unauthorized
practice = practicing without a license.
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, Subject to discipline for engaging in unauthorized practice or *assisting* someone
else in unauthorized practice.
Practice of Law
1. Appearing at judicial proceeding
2. Drafting documents
3. Negotiating settlements
4. Giving legal advice
What is the "Practice of Law"? - --Answer --1. Appearing at judicial
proceeding
2. Drafting documents
3. Negotiating settlements
4. Giving legal advice
What is NOT the "Practice of Law"? - --Answer --1. Interviewing people
2. Filling in forms
3. Preparing tax returns
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