## Overview

Our free Conflicts of Interest notes cover everything you need to know for the NCBE Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE). From current-client conflicts, former and prospective clients, to transactions and third-party influence, and government service and neutrals, we've got you covered. Whether you're intensively reviewing or looking to solidify specific concepts, these notes provide added peace of mind, knowing that you have a comprehensive resource to help consolidate and revise effectively for the MPRE. Think something could be better? [Give us a shout on our contact page](/contact), and we'll take a look.

We've created detailed study guides for all NCBE MPRE topics. Check out our other free notes below:

- [Regulation of the legal profession](./ncbe-mpre-regulation-of-the-legal-profession)
- [The client-lawyer relationship](./ncbe-mpre-the-client-lawyer-relationship)
- [Client confidentiality](./ncbe-mpre-client-confidentiality)
- [Conflicts of interest](./ncbe-mpre-conflicts-of-interest)
- [Competence, legal malpractice, and other civil liability](./ncbe-mpre-competence-legal-malpractice-and-other-civil-liability)
- [Litigation and other forms of advocacy](./ncbe-mpre-litigation-and-other-forms-of-advocacy)
- [Transactions and communications with persons other than clients](./ncbe-mpre-transactions-and-communications-with-persons-other-than-clients)
- [Different roles of the lawyer](./ncbe-mpre-different-roles-of-the-lawyer)
- [Safekeeping funds and other property](./ncbe-mpre-safekeeping-funds-and-other-property)
- [Communications about legal services](./ncbe-mpre-communications-about-legal-services)
- [Lawyers' duties to the public and the legal system](./ncbe-mpre-lawyers-duties-to-the-public-and-the-legal-system)
- [Judicial conduct](./ncbe-mpre-judicial-conduct)

## 1. Current-client conflicts

- [Multiple clients and joint representation](./ncbe-mpre-current-client-conflicts-multiple-clients-and-joint-representation)
- [Lawyer's personal interest or duties](./ncbe-mpre-current-client-conflicts-lawyers-personal-interest-or-duties)

## 2. Former and prospective clients

- [Former client conflicts](./ncbe-mpre-former-and-prospective-clients-former-client-conflicts)
- [Prospective client conflicts](./ncbe-mpre-former-and-prospective-clients-prospective-client-conflicts)
- [Imputed conflicts](./ncbe-mpre-former-and-prospective-clients-imputed-conflicts)

## 3. Transactions and third-party influence

- [Acquiring an interest in litigation](./ncbe-mpre-transactions-and-third-party-influence-acquiring-an-interest-in-litigation)
- [Business transactions with clients](./ncbe-mpre-transactions-and-third-party-influence-business-transactions-with-clients)
- [Third-party compensation and influence](./ncbe-mpre-transactions-and-third-party-influence-third-party-compensation-and-influence)

## 4. Government service and neutrals

- [Lawyers currently or formerly in government service](./ncbe-mpre-government-service-and-neutrals-lawyers-currently-or-formerly-in-government-service)
- [Former judge, arbitrator, mediator, or other third-party neutral](./ncbe-mpre-government-service-and-neutrals-former-judge-arbitrator-mediator-or-other-third-party-neutral)

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