1. Regulation of the legal profession (6-12%)

Question 1

What are three examples of requirements for admission to the bar which are not rational?

Answer 1

1. U.S. citizenship
2. Residency in the state
3. Banning applicant for merely belonging to a group

Question 2

What three things must an applicant or lawyer recommending an applicant not do?

Answer 2

1. Make false statement of material fact
2. Fail to respond to a lawful demand for information
3. Fail to disclose any fact necessary to correct a misapprehension

Question 3

Outline the duty of a lawyer to report professional misconduct

Answer 3

A lawyer who KNOWS that another lawyer has committed a violation that raises a substantial question as to the lawyer’s honesty, etc MUST report the violation unless duty of confidentiality applies

Question 4

What sort of crimes is a lawyer subject to discipline for committing?

Answer 4

Crimes which are relevant to the practice of law, e.g. dishonesty

Question 5

What four things are grounds for a barred lawyer to be disciplined, even if the lawyer is not active in the practice of law?

Answer 5

1. Fraud
2. Dishonesty
3. Misrepresentation
4. Deceit

Question 6

Where is a lawyer subject to discipline?

Answer 6

1. Any state where barred, irrespective of where conduct occurred
2. Any state in which the lawyer renders or offers to render legal services

Question 7

What are three examples of the practice of law, and as such require a license?

Answer 7

1. Appearing in judicial proceedings
2. Drafting documents which affect substantial legal rights
3. Negotiating settlements

Question 8

What are three examples of things which do not constitute the practice of law?

Answer 8

1. Interviewing people
2. Filling in forms
3. Writing legal memos

Question 9

What are the three ways to temporarily practice in a jurisdiction in which you are not admitted?

Answer 9

1. Associate with active local lawyer
2. Petition the court for pro hac vice status
3. Anything related to home state pra