MPRE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
U.S. Supreme Court says state requirements for admission to bar need to be rationally
related to the practice of law.
What is rationally related?
What is NOT rational? - ....ANSWER ...-Graduation from an ABA accredited law
school (Not required though)
Refusal to take an oath to uphold US/State constitution.
Not Rational:
US Citizenship
Residency
Lawyer self regulation.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
,What MUST you do when you know of a violation? (2) - ....ANSWER ...-Must
report what you know unless protected under secret or confidence.
Must be available to testify against that lawyer (no anonymous tips).
Does committing a crime by itself warrant discipline? - ....ANSWER ...-Not unless
the crime is relevant to the practice of law (a one time DUI is not enough).
A lawyer who commits fraud in the conduct of a business is subject to discipline, even if
the lawyer is not active in the practice of law.
No statute of limitations
Supervisor responsible for acts of subordinate if: - ....ANSWER ...-The supervisor
knew of misconduct at a time when consequences can be avoided or mitigated and the
lawyer didn't do anything about it and the lawyer fails to take reasonable remedial
action.
OR
if the violation raises a substantial question of character and the supervisor either
ordered or ratified the conduct.
If you're a subordinate, you're not responsible for your acts if: - ....ANSWER ...-1)
you were told to do it
2) its at least arguable that what you did you thought was okay to do.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
, Unauthorized practice of law; The following activities require a license (and constitute
the "practice of law").
What activities don't need a license? - ....ANSWER ...-1) appearing in court or
depositions
2) drafting legal documents that affect substantial client rights (ok if lawyer signs off)
3) Negotiate settlements
These activities don't need a license:
1) Interview people
2) Fill out forms
3) Draft legal memos
Fee division with a non lawyer, General Rule? - ....ANSWER ...-General Rule:
Don't do it
Exceptions:
1) heirs of deceased attorney
2) Employees in the form of salaries and as a part of a pension or bonus plans
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 3
ANSWERS
U.S. Supreme Court says state requirements for admission to bar need to be rationally
related to the practice of law.
What is rationally related?
What is NOT rational? - ....ANSWER ...-Graduation from an ABA accredited law
school (Not required though)
Refusal to take an oath to uphold US/State constitution.
Not Rational:
US Citizenship
Residency
Lawyer self regulation.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1
,What MUST you do when you know of a violation? (2) - ....ANSWER ...-Must
report what you know unless protected under secret or confidence.
Must be available to testify against that lawyer (no anonymous tips).
Does committing a crime by itself warrant discipline? - ....ANSWER ...-Not unless
the crime is relevant to the practice of law (a one time DUI is not enough).
A lawyer who commits fraud in the conduct of a business is subject to discipline, even if
the lawyer is not active in the practice of law.
No statute of limitations
Supervisor responsible for acts of subordinate if: - ....ANSWER ...-The supervisor
knew of misconduct at a time when consequences can be avoided or mitigated and the
lawyer didn't do anything about it and the lawyer fails to take reasonable remedial
action.
OR
if the violation raises a substantial question of character and the supervisor either
ordered or ratified the conduct.
If you're a subordinate, you're not responsible for your acts if: - ....ANSWER ...-1)
you were told to do it
2) its at least arguable that what you did you thought was okay to do.
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 2
, Unauthorized practice of law; The following activities require a license (and constitute
the "practice of law").
What activities don't need a license? - ....ANSWER ...-1) appearing in court or
depositions
2) drafting legal documents that affect substantial client rights (ok if lawyer signs off)
3) Negotiate settlements
These activities don't need a license:
1) Interview people
2) Fill out forms
3) Draft legal memos
Fee division with a non lawyer, General Rule? - ....ANSWER ...-General Rule:
Don't do it
Exceptions:
1) heirs of deceased attorney
2) Employees in the form of salaries and as a part of a pension or bonus plans
....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 3
