LAWYER (US) BAR EXAM PRACTICE-
QUESTION AND COLLECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is required for a valid contract?
A. Offer
B. Acceptance
C. Consideration
D. Fair market value
Correct Answer: A, B, C. A valid contract requires an offer, acceptance, and consideration. Fair
market value is not required as courts do not inquire into adequacy of consideration.
2. A police officer conducts a search of a home without a warrant or consent. Which
amendment is implicated?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment
Correct Answer: B. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures.
3. A minor signs a contract for non-necessary goods. What is the likely result?
A. Contract is void
B. Contract is voidable by the minor
C. Contract is enforceable
D. Contract is ratified automatically
Correct Answer: B. Contracts by minors are typically voidable at the minor’s option (except for
necessities).
4. A state law discriminates against out-of-state businesses. Which constitutional doctrine
applies?
,A. Supremacy Clause
B. Dormant Commerce Clause
C. Privileges and Immunities Clause
D. Equal Protection Clause
Correct Answer: B. The Dormant Commerce Clause prohibits states from passing laws that
discriminate against or unduly burden interstate commerce.
5. Which of the following is not hearsay?
A. An out-of-court statement offered for its truth
B. A prior inconsistent statement offered for impeachment
C. A witness repeating another’s statement to prove its truth
D. A signed affidavit submitted to prove facts
Correct Answer: B. Prior inconsistent statements offered solely for impeachment are not hearsay
because they are not offered for their truth.
6. In a negligence case, what is the standard of care?
A. The defendant’s personal best judgment
B. The reasonable person standard
C. The plaintiff’s expectations
D. A strict liability rule
Correct Answer: B. Negligence is judged by what a reasonable person would do under similar
circumstances.
7. What is required for diversity jurisdiction in federal court?
A. Federal question must be present
B. At least $75,000 in controversy and complete diversity
C. Only partial diversity and $50,000
D. Federal government as a party
Correct Answer: B. Diversity jurisdiction requires complete diversity between plaintiffs and
defendants, and an amount in controversy exceeding $75,000.
8. Which is a valid ground for dismissal under Federal Rule 12(b)?
A. Lack of subject matter jurisdiction
B. Lack of personal jurisdiction
, C. Failure to state a claim
D. Improper venue
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D. All are grounds for dismissal under Rule 12(b).
9. Which of the following crimes requires specific intent?
A. Burglary
B. Larceny
C. Battery
D. Solicitation
Correct Answer: D. Solicitation is a specific intent crime. Burglary and larceny are also specific
intent crimes, while battery is generally general intent.
10. A lawyer knows a client will commit perjury. What is the lawyer’s duty?
A. Allow the client to testify without interference
B. Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure if necessary
C. Withdraw immediately without explanation
D. Destroy evidence of the perjury
Correct Answer: B. Under the ABA Model Rules, a lawyer must take remedial measures, and
disclosure may be required.
11. Which of the following creates a joint tenancy with right of survivorship?
A. Equal interests and unity of possession only
B. Four unities: time, title, interest, possession
C. Words “to A and B as tenants in common”
D. Words “to A and B jointly” without more
Correct Answer: B. A joint tenancy requires the four unities plus clear language of survivorship.
12. In criminal law, the exclusionary rule prevents what?
A. Use of illegally obtained evidence in court
B. A defendant from testifying
C. Prosecutors from filing charges
D. Defense counsel from cross-examining witnesses
QUESTION AND COLLECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following is required for a valid contract?
A. Offer
B. Acceptance
C. Consideration
D. Fair market value
Correct Answer: A, B, C. A valid contract requires an offer, acceptance, and consideration. Fair
market value is not required as courts do not inquire into adequacy of consideration.
2. A police officer conducts a search of a home without a warrant or consent. Which
amendment is implicated?
A. First Amendment
B. Fourth Amendment
C. Fifth Amendment
D. Sixth Amendment
Correct Answer: B. The Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and
seizures.
3. A minor signs a contract for non-necessary goods. What is the likely result?
A. Contract is void
B. Contract is voidable by the minor
C. Contract is enforceable
D. Contract is ratified automatically
Correct Answer: B. Contracts by minors are typically voidable at the minor’s option (except for
necessities).
4. A state law discriminates against out-of-state businesses. Which constitutional doctrine
applies?
,A. Supremacy Clause
B. Dormant Commerce Clause
C. Privileges and Immunities Clause
D. Equal Protection Clause
Correct Answer: B. The Dormant Commerce Clause prohibits states from passing laws that
discriminate against or unduly burden interstate commerce.
5. Which of the following is not hearsay?
A. An out-of-court statement offered for its truth
B. A prior inconsistent statement offered for impeachment
C. A witness repeating another’s statement to prove its truth
D. A signed affidavit submitted to prove facts
Correct Answer: B. Prior inconsistent statements offered solely for impeachment are not hearsay
because they are not offered for their truth.
6. In a negligence case, what is the standard of care?
A. The defendant’s personal best judgment
B. The reasonable person standard
C. The plaintiff’s expectations
D. A strict liability rule
Correct Answer: B. Negligence is judged by what a reasonable person would do under similar
circumstances.
7. What is required for diversity jurisdiction in federal court?
A. Federal question must be present
B. At least $75,000 in controversy and complete diversity
C. Only partial diversity and $50,000
D. Federal government as a party
Correct Answer: B. Diversity jurisdiction requires complete diversity between plaintiffs and
defendants, and an amount in controversy exceeding $75,000.
8. Which is a valid ground for dismissal under Federal Rule 12(b)?
A. Lack of subject matter jurisdiction
B. Lack of personal jurisdiction
, C. Failure to state a claim
D. Improper venue
Correct Answer: A, B, C, D. All are grounds for dismissal under Rule 12(b).
9. Which of the following crimes requires specific intent?
A. Burglary
B. Larceny
C. Battery
D. Solicitation
Correct Answer: D. Solicitation is a specific intent crime. Burglary and larceny are also specific
intent crimes, while battery is generally general intent.
10. A lawyer knows a client will commit perjury. What is the lawyer’s duty?
A. Allow the client to testify without interference
B. Take reasonable remedial measures, including disclosure if necessary
C. Withdraw immediately without explanation
D. Destroy evidence of the perjury
Correct Answer: B. Under the ABA Model Rules, a lawyer must take remedial measures, and
disclosure may be required.
11. Which of the following creates a joint tenancy with right of survivorship?
A. Equal interests and unity of possession only
B. Four unities: time, title, interest, possession
C. Words “to A and B as tenants in common”
D. Words “to A and B jointly” without more
Correct Answer: B. A joint tenancy requires the four unities plus clear language of survivorship.
12. In criminal law, the exclusionary rule prevents what?
A. Use of illegally obtained evidence in court
B. A defendant from testifying
C. Prosecutors from filing charges
D. Defense counsel from cross-examining witnesses
