MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Test
Frequently asked questions
How many MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam practice questions are here?+
A full bank of original MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.
What is the MPRE — Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam exam like?+
About 60 questions, 120 minutes. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
Are these the real exam questions?+
No. Every question is 100% original, written from public primary sources with explanations. We never copy real exam questions or paid prep material.
Can I study in Chinese or Spanish?+
PrepPass practice is in English, 中文 and Español. The official exam is in English — switch the question language to English any time to rehearse the exact terminology you'll see on test day.
Sample practice questions
A few real questions from this free bank, with full explanations. Use the practice tool above for the whole set.
- 1. Conflicts of Interest
A lawyer wishes to represent two clients whose interests are directly adverse in the same matter. Under Model Rule 1.7, the lawyer may proceed only if, among other requirements:
- a.The lawyer discloses the conflict to the court only
- b.At least one client consents orally
- c.Each affected client gives informed consent, confirmed in writing, and the lawyer reasonably believes the representation will be competent and diligent
- d.The lawyer charges both clients a reduced fee
Answer: c
Explanation: Model Rule 1.7 permits representation despite a concurrent conflict only if the lawyer reasonably believes the representation will be competent and diligent, it is not prohibited by law, the clients are not asserting claims against each other in the same litigation, and each affected client gives informed consent confirmed in writing. Oral consent from one client is insufficient.
- 2. Conflicts of Interest
One lawyer in a firm has a conflict that prohibits handling a matter. Under the general imputation rule of Model Rule 1.10, the conflict is:
- a.Imputed to all other lawyers in the firm, subject to limited exceptions such as screening
- b.Limited to that one lawyer with no effect on the firm
- c.Automatically waived once the lawyer leaves the firm
- d.Cured if the firm charges no fee for the matter
Answer: a
Explanation: Under Model Rule 1.10, while lawyers are associated in a firm, none may knowingly take on a matter barred to any one of them by a conflict, so the conflict is generally imputed to the whole firm. Exceptions include timely screening of a lawyer who moves between firms and purely personal-interest conflicts that pose no significant risk to others.
- 3. The Client-Lawyer Relationship
Under Model Rule 1.5, a contingent fee agreement:
- a.Is permitted in criminal defense cases
- b.Must be in writing and is prohibited in criminal and most domestic-relations matters
- c.May be oral if the fee is reasonable
- d.Is prohibited in all civil cases
Answer: b
Explanation: A contingent fee must be set out in a writing signed by the client and is prohibited in criminal cases and in most domestic-relations matters, such as fees contingent on obtaining a divorce or a certain amount of support. Contingent fees are permitted in many other civil cases.
- 4. Litigation & Advocacy
During trial, a lawyer comes to know that a witness the lawyer called has given material false testimony. Under Model Rule 3.3, the lawyer must:
- a.Do nothing, because the duty of confidentiality controls
- b.Immediately withdraw without informing anyone
- c.Take reasonable remedial measures, which may include disclosure to the tribunal
- d.Simply avoid relying on the false testimony in closing argument
Answer: c
Explanation: Under Model Rule 3.3, candor to the tribunal requires a lawyer who learns that material evidence offered was false to take reasonable remedial measures, including, if necessary, disclosure to the tribunal. This duty applies even if it requires revealing information otherwise protected by confidentiality.
- 5. Litigation & Advocacy
Under Model Rule 3.4, which conduct by a trial lawyer is prohibited?
- a.Vigorously cross-examining an opposing witness
- b.Objecting to inadmissible evidence
- c.Requesting a continuance for good cause
- d.Advising a witness to testify falsely or unlawfully obstructing access to evidence
Answer: d
Explanation: Model Rule 3.4 requires fairness to the opposing party and counsel. It prohibits falsifying evidence, counseling a witness to testify falsely, and unlawfully obstructing another party's access to evidence. Vigorous cross-examination and proper objections are permissible advocacy.
- 6. Client Confidentiality
How does the duty of confidentiality under Model Rule 1.6 differ from the attorney-client evidentiary privilege?
- a.The duty of confidentiality applies only to statements made in court
- b.The duty of confidentiality is broader, covering all information relating to the representation whatever its source
- c.The privilege is broader than the duty of confidentiality
- d.The two are identical in scope
Answer: b
Explanation: The ethical duty of confidentiality under Rule 1.6 is broader than the evidentiary privilege. It protects all information relating to the representation, regardless of its source, not just confidential communications between lawyer and client sought as evidence, and it applies in all settings, not only in court.
- 7. Competence & Malpractice
Under Model Rule 1.1, competent representation requires:
- a.The legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation
- b.A guarantee that the client will win
- c.At least ten years of experience in the field
- d.Board certification as a specialist
Answer: a
Explanation: Model Rule 1.1 requires competence, defined as the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation, including keeping abreast of relevant technology. It does not require a specific number of years, certification, or guaranteed success.
- 8. Judicial Conduct
Under the Model Code of Judicial Conduct, a judge must disqualify from a proceeding when:
- a.The judge dislikes one of the attorneys' argument style
- b.The judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned, such as a personal bias or financial interest in the matter
- c.The case is expected to be time-consuming
- d.One party is self-represented
Answer: b
Explanation: The Model Code requires a judge to disqualify in any proceeding in which the judge's impartiality might reasonably be questioned, including personal bias or prejudice, personal knowledge of disputed facts, an economic interest in the matter, or a close family relationship to a party or lawyer. General inconvenience or a party's self-representation is not a ground.
- 9. Communications About Legal Services
Under Model Rule 7.3, a lawyer generally may NOT use live person-to-person solicitation for pecuniary gain when the person solicited is:
- a.A stranger with no prior relationship to the lawyer, contacted in person about a recent accident
- b.Another lawyer
- c.A close personal friend of the lawyer
- d.A former client of the lawyer
Answer: a
Explanation: Model Rule 7.3 bars live person-to-person solicitation motivated by pecuniary gain unless the person contacted is a lawyer or has a family, close personal, or prior professional relationship with the lawyer. Soliciting a stranger in person about a recent accident falls within the prohibition.
- 10. Safekeeping Property
Under Model Rule 1.15, a lawyer who receives funds belonging to a client must:
- a.Deposit them in the lawyer's personal account for convenience
- b.Use them immediately to cover firm operating expenses
- c.Keep them in cash in the office safe
- d.Hold them in a separate client trust account, not commingled with the lawyer's own funds
Answer: d
Explanation: Model Rule 1.15 requires client funds to be held in a separate trust account, kept apart from the lawyer's own property. Commingling client money with the lawyer's personal or business funds is prohibited, and the lawyer must keep complete records of the account.