Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam Practice Question
Victoria is an attorney who meets with a nonprofit offering free support to people with limited means and wonders if she could be penalized for declining multiple requests. Which option best reflects her professional obligation to assist?
They have an obligation to accept cases for persons with limited means if the group is recognized, and they should not turn them down when schedules allow additional work
They should complete a set number of hours each year representing those with limited resources, making the service part of their professional responsibilities
They are expected to offer assistance to those with limited funds, while retaining the ability to determine which matters they will handle, and are not typically exposed to professional discipline for declining certain requests
Lawyers are encouraged to offer free legal services but are not compelled to accept every request. They retain discretion in choosing which matters they handle. An option stating that refusing recognized groups violates the rules is incorrect because professional guidelines do not impose such a strict requirement. Likewise, requiring a set number of hours for every lawyer is not generally a universal rule, as these standards tend to be aspirational rather than binding.
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Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam
Lawyers’ duties to the public and the legal system