Regulation After Admission

Question 1

MRPC 8.4(a)

Answer 1

It is professional misconduct to violate or attempt to violate any of the Model Rules, knowingly assist or induce another to do so, or to do so through the acts of another.

Question 2

MRPC 8.4(b)

Answer 2

It is professional misconduct to commit a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty or fitness as a lawyer in other respects.

Question 3

MRPC 8.4(c)

Answer 3

It is professional misconduct to engage in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, regardless of whether the conduct is criminal.

Question 4

MRPC 8.4(d)

Answer 4

It is professional misconduct to engage in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, regardless of whether the conduct is criminal or dishonest in nature.

Question 5

MRPC 8.4(e)

Answer 5

It is professional misconduct to state or imply an ability to influence improperly a government agency or official.

Question 6

MRPC 8.4(f)

Answer 6

It is professional misconduct to knowingly assist a judge or judicial officer in conduct that is a violation of applicable rules of judicial conduct or other law.

Question 7

MPRC 8.4(g)

Answer 7

It is professional misconduct to engage in conduct that the lawyer knows or reasonably should know is harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or socioeconomic status in conduct related to the practice of law.