PR generally Flashcards
1
Q
ABA v CA
A
- bar: answer according to BOTH CA and MPRE unless specified otherwise
i. note CA differences when doing essay
ii. i.e. write essay according to ABA rule, but just note spots where CA differs
iii. do not need to write two separate essays
iv. no questions on judicial conduct
2
Q
Which duties are owed to whom?
A
the lawyer has a duty of [BLANK] to [BLANK]
Duties owed to clients: confidentiality, loyalty, financial responsibility (fiduciary), competence, others
Duties owed to the tribunal, adversaries, the profession, 3Ps and the public: candor, fairness, dignity, and decorum
3
Q
Which agreements require signed writings?
A
- business transactions with clients
- contingent fee arrangements
- fee splitting