Mpre exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MPRE Exam Review Questions and answers, rated A+ A lawyer is NOT permitted to report another's lawyer's violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct if: - -The lawyer learned about the violation through a privileged communication with one of his clients A contingent fee may be valid even if it is: - -Not based on a percentage of the amount recovered by the client A contingent fee must be in writing and must state: - -1. How the fee is to be calculated, including the % that the lawy...

MPRE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024 Unnamed members of a class and conflicts - Answer-In a class action litigation, the unnamed members of a class ordinarily are not regarded as clients for conflict of interest purposes. Confidentiality and Privilege Problems - Answer-In litigation between two former joint clients of a single lawyer, neither client can claim the attorney-client privilege; therefore, before undertaking multiple representation, the lawyer should explain that whatever one cl...

MPRE PREP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS What are the rules regarding acquiring an interest in the subject matter of litigation? - Answer-No proprietary interest in cause of action or subject matter of litigation EXCEPT: 1. Contingent fee 2. Lien on client's recovery (if authorized by law) What are the rules on receiving a gift from a client? - Answer-A lawyer cannot: 1. Solicit substantial gifts from clients unless it is a relative 2. Prepare instrument giving lawyer...

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MPRE exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED/ Decisions to be made by the client - -1. Whether to accept a settlement offer 2. What to plea in a criminal case 3. Whether to waive a jury trial in a criminal case 4. Whether to testify in a criminal case 5. Whether to appeal Terminating Lawyer Client Relationship - -1. Client fires the lawyer (quantum merit but it contingent fee the claim does not arise until until contingency comes to pass); may be subject to court approval 2. Lawyer must ...

MPRE exam Questions and answers, VERIFIED/ Decisions to be made by the client - -1. Whether to accept a settlement offer 2. What to plea in a criminal case 3. Whether to waive a jury trial in a criminal case 4. Whether to testify in a criminal case 5. Whether to appeal Terminating Lawyer Client Relationship - -1. Client fires the lawyer (quantum merit but it contingent fee the claim does not arise until until contingency comes to pass); may be subject to court approval 2. Lawyer must ...

BarBri - MPRE CONTAINS REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - ANSWER- No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ANSWER- ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - ANSWER- 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reprova...

Regulation of the Legal Profession: American Bar Association - No disciplinary authority Membership is Voluntary Regulation of the Legal Profession: "Must" Rules - ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct (1983) Mandatory Rules Violations are subject to Discipline Displine for Violation of "Must" Rules - 1. Reproval 2. Suspension 3. Disbarment Reproval - Censure or reprimand Mild Discipline Public or Private censure/reprimand Suspension - Prohibited from practicing law for ...

MPRE EXAM 88 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST |AGRADE 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. What MUST you do when you know of a violation? (2) - ANSWER- Must repo...