Free ALP Practice Questions

Question 1

Minutes before an authorized settlement wire is scheduled, a message in the existing email thread changes the receiving account. It appears to come from opposing counsel and says a telephone call would delay payment. Before using the new account, which verification would best address the risk?

Accepted Answer

Call opposing counsel using the independently verified number already in the matter file.

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Reply to the existing email thread and obtain opposing counsel's written confirmation.

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Call the telephone number printed beside the new account instructions to confirm them.

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Have another employee compare the proposed wire with the revised account instructions.

Question 2

An attorney-approved lease clause states, "The tenant may renew the lease only by delivering written notice to the landlord no later than June 1." A client letter should explain this provision without changing it. Select the faithful plain-language explanation.

Accepted Answer

To renew the lease, you must deliver written notice to the landlord by June 1.

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You must renew the lease and deliver written notice to the landlord by June 1.

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To renew the lease, you may notify the landlord by telephone or in writing by June 1.

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You may renew the lease by delivering written notice to the landlord on or after June 1.

Question 3

Both parties in a federal civil action already have the signed contract. Counsel wants the opposing party to take a formal position on whether the contract is genuine, potentially eliminating the need to prove authenticity at trial. Which discovery document is designed for that purpose?

Accepted Answer

A request for admission of the contract's genuineness.

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An interrogatory asking who signed the contract.

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A request for production of the signed contract.

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A notice of deposition about the contract signing.

Question 4

A monthly trust-account reconciliation shows a bank statement balance of $16,400, a $2,300 deposit in transit, and $1,700 in outstanding checks. The trust cashbook and the combined client ledgers each show $17,000. The deposit and checks are already recorded correctly in both sets of books, and there are no other reconciling items. What do these figures establish?

Accepted Answer

All three balances reconcile at $17,000; the bank timing differences require no new book entries.

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The $600 difference is an unexplained shortage requiring suspension of disbursements pending investigation.

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The cashbook must be reduced by $1,700 when the outstanding checks appear on the bank statement.

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The client ledgers must be increased by $2,300 when the deposit appears on the bank statement.

Question 5

A client who is deaf asks to receive appointment details through the secure client portal rather than by telephone. The client uses the portal independently, access has been verified, and scheduling messages are within the assistant's assigned duties. How should the assistant handle the request?

Accepted Answer

Send the details through the portal and record the client's communication preference.

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Send the appointment details to the hearing companion who accompanied the client to intake.

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Follow the usual telephone process and ask the client to arrange someone to receive calls.

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Obtain the attorney's approval before confirming the appointment.

Question 6

An appellate court's mandate states, "The judgment is vacated, and the case is remanded for a new trial." The matter-status summary should reflect which result?

Accepted Answer

The judgment is set aside; the case returns for a new trial.

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The judgment remains effective until the trial court reaches a different result.

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The appellate court will hear new witnesses before issuing a replacement judgment.

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The judgment is temporarily paused while the appellate court reconsiders the appeal.

Question 7

A lawyer represents a supplier in a pending contract lawsuit. The defendant asks the same lawyer to defend it in that lawsuit. Both clients are willing to give informed consent, confirmed in writing, and the lawyer reasonably believes each could receive competent and diligent representation. Which conclusion follows under ABA Model Rule 1.7?

Accepted Answer

The lawyer cannot act for both sides because this same-lawsuit conflict is not consentable.

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The lawyer may represent both sides after obtaining their informed consent in writing.

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The lawyer may represent both sides if each independently consults counsel about the conflict waiver.

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The lawyer may proceed if both clients consent and each can receive competent and diligent representation.

Question 8

The assistant reviewed the affidavits and then corrected two dates. A draft report reads, "After reviewing the affidavits, two dates were corrected by the assistant." Which revision clearly identifies who performed both actions?

Accepted Answer

After reviewing the affidavits, the assistant corrected two dates.

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After reviewing the affidavits, two dates needed correction.

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The assistant corrected two dates before reviewing the affidavits.

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After the affidavits were reviewed, two dates were corrected by the assistant.

Question 9

In a federal civil case, a court order requires a response within 10 days after service of a notice. The notice is properly served electronically on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6 governs the computation; no special extension, court closure, or legal holiday applies. Which response deadline belongs on the calendar?

Accepted Answer

May 18, 2026.

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May 16, 2026.

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May 20, 2026.

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May 21, 2026.

Question 10

During a call about a protective-order case, the client says her former partner is forcing open her apartment door and asks the assistant to send help. The assistant confirms her current address; then the line goes silent. What takes priority over the ordinary attorney-callback process?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 and provide the confirmed address and the reported immediate threat.

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Ask the supervising attorney whether an emergency court order is needed.

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Call the client's listed family contact to ask that person to check the apartment.

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Contact the building manager to verify the incident before requesting police assistance.

Free ALP Practice Questions

Domain 1: Legal Practice Administration and Financial Management

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Domain 3: Legal Professional Skills and Ethics

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Domain 4: Legal Systems and Terminology

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