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KAPLAN MPRE EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Client - ....ANSWER ...-A lawyer MUST not represent a client if a concurrent conflict of interest exists. Conflict exists when the representation of one client will be materially limited by the lawyer's responsibilities to another client, or the lawyers own interest A Lawyer MAY represent a client if (1) there is a reasonable belief that the lawyer can provide competent and diligent representation to each affected client (2) the representation is not prohibited by law (3) lawyer does not represent both parties in the same litigation (cannot be the lawyer on both sides of "v"). (4) client gives informed consent in writing. Rule 1.8(a) Acquiring economic interests adverse to a client - ....ANSWER ...- Lawyers MUST NOT enter into a business transaction with a client or knowingly acquire an ownership, possessory, security, or other pecuniary interest adverse to a client. UNLESS the transaction and its terms are fair, reasonable, fully disclosed and in writing. ....FOR STUDY PURPOSES...©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED... 1