IN Bar Multistate Performance 3

Question 1

An MPT File contains a client interview transcript where the client's statements conflict with a police report. How should the examinee treat this conflict?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledge the factual conflict and address how it affects the analysis

Answer

Strong MPT answers identify factual conflicts and explain their impact rather than ignoring or inventing facts.

Question 2

A task memo asks you to draft only the argument section of a brief and notes that another associate will write the statement of facts. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Follow the instructions and draft only the argument section

Answer

Following the task memo's specific instructions is essential because points are awarded for the assigned task only.

Question 3

Which of the following is a commonly recommended time split for a 90-minute MPT?

Accepted Answer

About 45 minutes reading and organizing, 45 minutes writing

Answer

NCBE guidance suggests roughly half the time on reading and outlining and half on drafting.

Question 4

An MPT Library case includes a footnote stating a rule was superseded by a later Franklin statute also in the Library. Which authority should the examinee apply?

Accepted Answer

The statute, because it supersedes the earlier case rule

Answer

A statute that supersedes earlier case law controls, and the Library signals such relationships deliberately.

Question 5

In drafting an MPT persuasive brief, point headings should generally be written as what?

Accepted Answer

Complete argumentative sentences combining law and favorable facts

Answer

Effective persuasive point headings are full sentences that assert the conclusion using law applied to the client's facts.

(IN Bar) Indiana Bar Exam Practice Test

(IN Bar) Indiana Bar Exam Practice Test

IN Bar Multistate Performance 3