Free ME Bar Admission on Motion Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following is a requirement for admission on motion to the Maine Bar?

Accepted Answer

Admission to a jurisdiction that offers reciprocal admission to Maine attorneys.

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Active legal practice for at least five of the last seven years.

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A score of 276 on the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE).

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Passing the Maine Bar Exam within the last five years.

Question 2

How many years of active legal practice are required to qualify for admission on motion in Maine?

Accepted Answer

3 years

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1 year

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2 years

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4 years

Question 3

Which of the following is not a requirement for admission on motion in Maine?

Accepted Answer

Providing proof of at least 500 hours of pro bono legal work.

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Graduation from an ABA-accredited law school.

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Passing the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) with a score of at least 80.

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Demonstrating good moral character and fitness to practice law.

Question 4

An attorney from another state is seeking admission on motion to the Maine Bar. Which of the following is a valid reason for denying their application?

Accepted Answer

The attorney has practiced law for only two years in the last five years.

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The attorney is licensed in a jurisdiction that offers reciprocal admission to Maine attorneys.

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The attorney has passed the MPRE with a score of 85.

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The attorney graduated from an ABA-accredited law school.

Question 5

Which of the following describes a situation in which an attorney would qualify for admission on motion in Maine?

Accepted Answer

The attorney has practiced law for the last three years but in two different jurisdictions.

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The attorney is licensed in a state that does not offer reciprocal admission to Maine attorneys.

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The attorney graduated from a non-ABA-accredited law school.

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The attorney has no recent legal practice experience but has been a licensed attorney for 10 years.