Attorney Bar Exam Essentials 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of Continuing Legal Education (CLE)?

Accepted Answer

To ensure licensed attorneys maintain and improve their professional competence throughout their careers

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To provide income opportunities for law schools after bar passage

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To prepare attorneys for judicial appointments

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To fulfill re-examination requirements every five years

Question 2

Under ABA Model Rule 1.6, when may an attorney disclose confidential client information?

Accepted Answer

Only when ordered by a court, or to prevent reasonably certain death or substantial bodily harm, among other exceptions

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Whenever it would benefit the client financially

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Whenever the attorney believes it serves the public interest

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At any time after the representation ends

Question 3

What is pro bono legal work?

Accepted Answer

Free or reduced-fee legal services provided to clients who cannot afford representation

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Legal work paid for by government grants

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Legal services billed at a flat fee

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Supervised practice by law students in clinics

Question 4

What is an attorney's duty of competence under Model Rule 1.1?

Accepted Answer

The duty to provide legal services with the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation

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The duty to win every case for the client

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The duty to charge reasonable fees

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The duty to communicate all case developments to the client

Question 5

What is a conflict of interest in legal representation?

Accepted Answer

When an attorney's personal interests or duties to another client materially limit or are adverse to the current client's interests

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When an attorney charges fees above the market rate

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When an attorney disagrees with a client's legal strategy

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When two clients in the same case are represented by attorneys from the same firm

Question 6

What is the role of a state bar disciplinary board?

Accepted Answer

To investigate complaints of attorney misconduct and impose sanctions including suspension or disbarment

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To lobby for legislation benefiting attorneys

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To set attorney fee schedules in each state

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To accredit law schools within the state