IL Bar Exam · Professional Responsibility
Professional Responsibility for the Illinois Bar Exam
Legal ethics and attorney conduct
55+ Cards48 Topics67% Pass Rate
What You'll Study in Professional Responsibility
Discipline
Conflicts
Confidentiality
Competence
Fees
Tribunal Duties
Malpractice
Client Funds
Termination
Supervision
Pro Bono
Medical Ethics
Medical Privacy
Attorney Liens
Communications
Trial Conduct
Client Authority & Scope
Client Communication
Client Misconduct
Diligence
Client Capacity
Third-Party Payments
Conflicts—Transactions with Clients
Conflicts—Gifts & Testamentary Instruments
Conflicts—Personal Interests
Client Financing
Malpractice & Liability
Client Relationships
Conflicts—Imputation & Screening
Conflicts—Former Clients
Confidentiality—Use of Information
Client Property
Client Funds—Disputes
Client Files
Advertising & Solicitation
Marketing & Referrals
Unauthorized Practice
Firm Structure & Independence
Multijurisdictional Practice
Reporting Misconduct
Truthfulness
Fairness in Litigation
Trial Publicity
Jury & Tribunal Conduct
Special Roles—Prosecutors
Professional Misconduct
Technology & Confidentiality
Discovery Ethics
Sample Professional Responsibility Questions
1What is attorney discipline in Illinois?
2What are conflict of interest rules in Illinois?
3What is attorney confidentiality in Illinois?
What You'll Master
Master confidentiality rules and exceptions
Learn conflict of interest analysis
Memorize duties to clients, courts, and third parties
Understand fee arrangements and advertising rules
Nail competence and diligence requirements
55+
Flashcards
48
Topics
67%
Pass Rate
915+
Students
Professional Responsibility for Illinois Bar Exam FAQ
Are these flashcards good for both the bar exam and MPRE?
Yes. Our Professional Responsibility flashcards cover the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which is tested on both the MPRE and bar exam essays.
How detailed is the conflicts coverage?
Very detailed. We cover current client conflicts, former client conflicts, imputation rules, and screening procedures with specific examples.
Do you cover confidentiality exceptions?
Yes. We thoroughly cover when lawyers may or must reveal confidential information, including the crime-fraud exception and other disclosure rules.
What about duties to the court?
Our flashcards cover candor to the tribunal, fairness to opposing party, and all other duties lawyers owe beyond their clients.
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