Multistate Professional Responsibility
Examination (MPRE) Practice Exam
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1. A lawyer represents a client in a civil matter. The client asks the lawyer
to take actions that the lawyer believes are illegal. What should the
lawyer do?
A. Follow the client’s instructions
B. Ignore the client’s request
C. Refuse to carry out the illegal action
D. Delegate the action to a junior attorney
Rationale: Lawyers may not assist clients in illegal conduct under the ABA
Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.2(d)).
, 2. A lawyer receives a settlement offer from opposing counsel. The client
does not respond. What should the lawyer do?
A. Accept the offer on the client’s behalf
B. Reject the offer automatically
C. Inform the client promptly and advise regarding the offer
D. Delay responding to pressure the other side
Rationale: Rule 1.4 requires lawyers to communicate promptly with clients
regarding settlement offers.
3. An attorney discovers that a former client’s confidential information
could benefit a new client. The attorney may:
A. Use the information without restriction
B. Not use the information to the disadvantage of the former client
C. Share it with colleagues freely
D. Use it if the former client is anonymous
Rationale: Rule 1.9(c) prohibits using information from a former client to
their disadvantage.
4. A lawyer represents two clients in unrelated matters. Both clients ask
the lawyer for advice that might conflict. What is required?
A. Ignore potential conflicts
B. Obtain informed consent from both clients after full disclosure
C. Choose one client over the other
D. Decline representation of one client without explanation
,Rationale: Rule 1.7 requires informed consent in the presence of a
concurrent conflict of interest.
5. A lawyer is offered a gift by a client. Which situation is permissible?
A. The gift is clearly not based on undue influence and is disclosed
B. The gift is a significant portion of the client’s estate
C. The lawyer encourages the client to make the gift
D. The lawyer drafts the client’s will to include the gift secretly
Rationale: Rule 1.8(c) permits gifts if they are not solicited or based on
undue influence.
6. A lawyer is asked to draft a will for a client who is incapacitated and
has no family. The lawyer is also a potential beneficiary. What should
the lawyer do?
A. Draft the will
B. Decline due to conflict of interest
C. Draft the will but disclaim interest
D. Act as executor but not drafter
Rationale: Rule 1.8(a) prohibits entering into business transactions with
clients when there is a conflict of interest.
7. A lawyer representing a criminal defendant learns of perjury from the
client. What is the appropriate action?
A. Ignore it
B. Attempt to dissuade the client and, if unsuccessful, may refuse to
, offer evidence
C. Reveal it to the court immediately without client consent
D. Encourage the client to commit perjury
Rationale: Rule 3.3 prohibits knowingly offering false evidence but requires
efforts to avoid disclosure if the client persists.
8. An attorney moves to withdraw from representation after the client
refuses to pay legal fees. What is the rule?
A. The lawyer must continue regardless
B. Withdrawal is permitted if it can be done without material
adverse effect on the client
C. Withdrawal is forbidden under all circumstances
D. Withdrawal is allowed only after court approval
Rationale: Rule 1.16(b)(5) allows withdrawal if the client fails to fulfill an
obligation to the lawyer.
9. A lawyer receives confidential information from a prospective client
who is not ultimately represented. The lawyer may:
A. Use the information against the prospective client
B. Not use or reveal the information
C. Share it with colleagues
D. Represent an adverse party immediately
Rationale: Rule 1.18 restricts use of information learned from prospective
clients.
Examination (MPRE) Practice Exam
Questions And Correct Answers (Verified
Answers) Plus Rationales 2026 Q&A |
Instant Download Pdf
1. A lawyer represents a client in a civil matter. The client asks the lawyer
to take actions that the lawyer believes are illegal. What should the
lawyer do?
A. Follow the client’s instructions
B. Ignore the client’s request
C. Refuse to carry out the illegal action
D. Delegate the action to a junior attorney
Rationale: Lawyers may not assist clients in illegal conduct under the ABA
Model Rules of Professional Conduct (Rule 1.2(d)).
, 2. A lawyer receives a settlement offer from opposing counsel. The client
does not respond. What should the lawyer do?
A. Accept the offer on the client’s behalf
B. Reject the offer automatically
C. Inform the client promptly and advise regarding the offer
D. Delay responding to pressure the other side
Rationale: Rule 1.4 requires lawyers to communicate promptly with clients
regarding settlement offers.
3. An attorney discovers that a former client’s confidential information
could benefit a new client. The attorney may:
A. Use the information without restriction
B. Not use the information to the disadvantage of the former client
C. Share it with colleagues freely
D. Use it if the former client is anonymous
Rationale: Rule 1.9(c) prohibits using information from a former client to
their disadvantage.
4. A lawyer represents two clients in unrelated matters. Both clients ask
the lawyer for advice that might conflict. What is required?
A. Ignore potential conflicts
B. Obtain informed consent from both clients after full disclosure
C. Choose one client over the other
D. Decline representation of one client without explanation
,Rationale: Rule 1.7 requires informed consent in the presence of a
concurrent conflict of interest.
5. A lawyer is offered a gift by a client. Which situation is permissible?
A. The gift is clearly not based on undue influence and is disclosed
B. The gift is a significant portion of the client’s estate
C. The lawyer encourages the client to make the gift
D. The lawyer drafts the client’s will to include the gift secretly
Rationale: Rule 1.8(c) permits gifts if they are not solicited or based on
undue influence.
6. A lawyer is asked to draft a will for a client who is incapacitated and
has no family. The lawyer is also a potential beneficiary. What should
the lawyer do?
A. Draft the will
B. Decline due to conflict of interest
C. Draft the will but disclaim interest
D. Act as executor but not drafter
Rationale: Rule 1.8(a) prohibits entering into business transactions with
clients when there is a conflict of interest.
7. A lawyer representing a criminal defendant learns of perjury from the
client. What is the appropriate action?
A. Ignore it
B. Attempt to dissuade the client and, if unsuccessful, may refuse to
, offer evidence
C. Reveal it to the court immediately without client consent
D. Encourage the client to commit perjury
Rationale: Rule 3.3 prohibits knowingly offering false evidence but requires
efforts to avoid disclosure if the client persists.
8. An attorney moves to withdraw from representation after the client
refuses to pay legal fees. What is the rule?
A. The lawyer must continue regardless
B. Withdrawal is permitted if it can be done without material
adverse effect on the client
C. Withdrawal is forbidden under all circumstances
D. Withdrawal is allowed only after court approval
Rationale: Rule 1.16(b)(5) allows withdrawal if the client fails to fulfill an
obligation to the lawyer.
9. A lawyer receives confidential information from a prospective client
who is not ultimately represented. The lawyer may:
A. Use the information against the prospective client
B. Not use or reveal the information
C. Share it with colleagues
D. Represent an adverse party immediately
Rationale: Rule 1.18 restricts use of information learned from prospective
clients.
