MPRE Prep Exam Questions And Answers

When is it mandatory to report a rule violation? When is it not mandatory? - Answer-Mandatory: Violation raises a substantial question as to lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice Not Mandatory: - Question raised was not substantial - Suspected violation but don't know What are the permissible methods of temporary out-of-state practice? - Answer-1. Associate with locally licensed attorney 2. Pro Hoc Vice 3. Mediation or Arbitration 4. Matter reasonably related to home state practice When can an attorney permanently practice in a jurisdiction where they are not licensed? - Answer-(1) In house counsel doing non-litigation practice (2) Government lawyer doing non-litigation practice (3) Certain restricted fields authorized by law Who has a duty in a law firm to prevent ethical violations? What must they do? When can they be liable? - Answer-1. Partners and managers must take reasonable measures to ensure compliance with RPC 2. Supervisory lawyers have the same duty with respect to subordinates Liability: 1. Ordered or ratified misconduct 2. Failed to avoid or mitigate consequences of violation When is a lawyer liable when they are acting on orders of another lawyer that results in misconduct? - Answer-The lawyer will be liable unless it was a reasonable resolution of an arguable question of professional duty.