Attorney Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. There are two sorts of racism: → Individual and Institutional
2. A controlled buy is what: → Purchase of drugs by a confidential by a confident informant
3. What is the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)? → A six-question written component testing various areas of law
4. What is the legal standard courts apply when making child custody decisions? → The best interests of the child
5. According to the assigned counsel system, a coordinator selects the lawyer for each case. → Coordinator model/program
6. What passing score is generally required on the MBE for most UBE jurisdictions? → 133
7. Which federal courts have original jurisdiction over most civil cases in the U.S. federal system? → U.S. District Courts
8. The various chemical kinds utilized by law enforcement are designated by the following color codes: → HC(yellow), CN(red), CS(blue), and OC(orange)
9. What is 'voir dire' in the context of a civil jury trial? → The process of questioning prospective jurors to select an impartial jury
10. SCOTUS determined that it is acceptable for a defense attorney to violate confidentially under the law. → If the attorney knows defendant is going to give false testimony
11. What conditions must be met before committing a crime? → Desire, victim, and opportunity
12. True or False: A POA remains in effect when the member who signed it passes away. → False
13. What subject area is NOT tested on the MBE? → Family Law
14. What is the first document filed by a plaintiff to initiate a civil lawsuit? → Complaint
15. What is pro bono legal work? → Free or reduced-fee legal services provided to clients who cannot afford representation
16. Which organization develops and administers the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE)? → National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE)
17. Which indigent defense program employs lawyers whose main responsibility it is to represent indigent defendants? → Public defender programs
18. What does 'mens rea' mean in criminal law? → The guilty mind or criminal intent required for most offenses
19. In which year did the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE) first become available? → 2011
20. What is the Miranda warning requirement based on? → Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and Sixth Amendment right to counsel
21. What is the name of the document filed by the defendant in response to the plaintiff's complaint? → Answer
22. True or False: In order to be approved, POA documents must expressly authorize authority over financial activities and bank accounts. → True
23. What is MPRE and what does it test? → Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination testing legal ethics
24. What is the exclusionary rule in criminal procedure? → A doctrine preventing illegally obtained evidence from being used at trial
25. True or False: Both a POA and a letter of attorney have the same function. → True
26. What is the Multistate Bar Examination (MBE)? → A 200-question multiple-choice exam testing core legal subjects
27. What is the typical minimum passing UBE score accepted by most adopting jurisdictions? → 266
28. True or False: An example of "real" property is a bank account. → False
29. What is equitable distribution in divorce? → A fair but not necessarily equal division of marital property based on various factors
30. What constitutional amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures? → Fourth Amendment