MPRE and Professional Responsibility: Complete Index of Overview Videos about the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct and Related Topics
In my Professional Responsibility course, I cover the Model Rules in order of how heavily tested they are on the MPRE, which happens to correlate to the difficulty or complexity of the rules. Here, for convenient reference, I have posted an index of all my videos explaining the Model Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC), the Code of Judicial Conduct (CJC), some recent ABA ethics opinions, and a few famous cases about legal ethics. The videos average around 15 minutes each.
| Grouping / Rule Number | Video Title (Duration) | Video Link |
|---|---|---|
| Model Rules | ||
| Rule 1.1 | Rule 1.1 Competence (11:28) | https://youtu.be/_4X-FrCchXk |
| Rule 1.2 | Rule 1.2 part 1 (Scope of Rep & Allocating Authority (11:05) | https://youtu.be/wNHYUM83ocg |
| Rule 1.2 | Rule 1.2 part 2 The Comments (13:58) | https://youtu.be/nlUNfHSVEao |
| Rule 1.2 | Rule 1.2 part 3 Crime & Fraud (7:31) | https://youtu.be/_q17PDxTcgE |
| Rule 1.3 | Rule 1.3 Diligence (11:52) | https://youtu.be/AYtgTsxoabM |
| Rule 1.4 | Rule 1.4 Communications (18:20) | https://youtu.be/HHaLCIbhbMM |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 1 – Model Rule 1.5 (17:50) | https://youtu.be/sfDUB3P0omI |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 2 – Comments to Rule 1.5 (14:40) | https://youtu.be/2JEe5W67ug8 |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 3 – Death Penalty Cases (2:05) | https://youtu.be/d7E3ImDpYDc |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 4 Coca-Cola Truck Story & Unreasonable Fees (5:02) | https://youtu.be/i0OBpyzUzJo |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 5 – Contingent Fees & Taxes (2:16) | https://youtu.be/X6K93xKWOXc |
| Rule 1.5 | Fees pt. 6 - Referral Fees (4:27) | https://youtu.be/q0OQ1FplEY4 |
| Rule 1.6 | Attorney Confidentiality Rules - Model Rule 1.6 (26:07) | https://youtu.be/yA0UieKQKqA |
| Rule 1.6 | Lawyer a Victim of Client's Crime - Implied Exception to the Duty of Confidentiality (8:13) | https://youtu.be/pnbaW2gUZX4 |
| Rule 1.7 | Intro to Conflicts of Interest & Rule 1.7 (18:27) | https://youtu.be/oftrhgc9lTY |
| Rule 1.7 | Duty to Check for Conflicts of Interest (10:14) | https://youtu.be/f1TkZnrWHEQ |
| Rule 1.7 | Disqualification & Conflicts of Interest (9:48) | https://youtu.be/-BCP1hktG5E |
| Rule 1.7 | Directly Adverse Clients & Rule 1.7 Conflicts (13:28) | https://youtu.be/5ou_MsMEqZ8 |
| Rule 1.7 | Material Limitation Conflicts (9:47) | https://youtu.be/MgrJwX721Ng |
| Rule 1.7 | Lawyer's Personal Conflicts of Interest (10:33) | https://youtu.be/KavRrjjvNpQ |
| Rule 1.7 | When Someone Else Pays the Lawyer – Rule 1.7 Comment 13 (3:44) | https://youtu.be/KdZ_T3w6GPQ |
| Rule 1.7 | When Client Consent Is Not Enough - Prohibited Representations (6:21) | https://youtu.be/UM_yfAmmxrE |
| Rule 1.7 | Conflicts pt.12, Informed Consent (8:47) | https://youtu.be/8dUxXGvpkOc |
| Rule 1.7 | Conflicts pt. 13 - Consent in Writing (9:12) | https://youtu.be/u1uL_xtUR1w |
| Rule 1.7 | Conflicts pt. 14 - Revoking Consent (6:42) | https://youtu.be/R0BYxSdP95k |
| Rule 1.7 | Conflicts pt.15 Consent to Future Conflicts (10:48) | https://youtu.be/UvxDX500Bbk |
| Rule 1.7 | Rule 1.7 pt. 16 Conflicts in Litigation (17:48) | https://youtu.be/kSos2vzWHUE |
| Rule 1.7 | Rule 1.7 pt.17 Nonlitigation Conflicts (8:02) | https://youtu.be/gzALH1fAcEk |
| Rule 1.7 | Rule 1.7 pt. 18 Special Considerations with Joint Rep (6:04) | https://youtu.be/gzALH1fAcEk |
| Rule 1.7 | Rule 1.7 pt. 19 Privilege Issues with Joint Representation (12:38) | https://youtu.be/H4ENUcgSmDY |
| Rule 1.7 | Rule 1.7 pt. 20 Organizational Client Conflicts (11:14) | https://youtu.be/McZroJm02pk |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(a) pt.1 (9:42) | https://youtu.be/T0K6A0JQQmY |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(a) pt. 2 the COMMENTS (17:49) | https://youtu.be/qRTWuvWKb9Q |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(b) (Mis)using Information (10:53) | https://youtu.be/fjunGu8rmVw |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(c) Gifts from Clients (13:16) | https://youtu.be/PZAAkP5WYgs |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(d) Literary Rights (5:54) | https://youtu.be/Jx4RI746K8I |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(e) Financial Assistance to Litigation Clients (10:17) | https://youtu.be/JcMsoOZO89A |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(f) Who Hired You? (10:00) | https://youtu.be/AqX8uKQeCro |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(g) Aggregate Settlements (7:20) | https://youtu.be/mpnymEWjg1s |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(h) Liability Waivers & Settling Malpractice Claims (8:47) | https://youtu.be/sd4TPgTAB1o |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(i) Acquiring Proprietary Interest in Litigation (5:07) | https://youtu.be/MgHxWMTTtA4 |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(j) Sex with Clients (3:08) | https://youtu.be/s4pCM8A0JmA |
| Rule 1.8 | Rule 1.8(k) Imputation (5:30) | https://youtu.be/dRw06HP_cFE |
| Rule 1.9 | Rule 1.9 pt. 1 Former Clients (11:35) | https://youtu.be/S7_4oNeQ_n4 |
| Rule 1.9 | Rule 1.9 pt.2 Former Clients (16:00) | https://youtu.be/v5GblVMSUSQ |
| Rule 1.9 | Rule 1.9 pt.3 When Lawyers Change Firms (8:43) | https://youtu.be/wnpOJ8Cr8sw |
| Rule 1.9 | Rule 1.9 pt.4 Using Client Info (4:21) | https://youtu.be/ldPeN-KPVnc |
| Rule 1.9 & 1.18 | Materially Adverse Interests Under Rules 1.9 & 1.18 (9:47) | https://youtu.be/WZnZIiO9PNo |
| Rule 1.10 | Rule 1.10 Imputation (13:07) | https://youtu.be/wJ4W9Xu232U |
| Rule 1.10 | Rule 1.10 pt.2 (14:04) | https://youtu.be/PmB76XCGJHQ |
| Rule 1.11 | Rule 1.11 Gov't Lawyers (16:23) | https://youtu.be/twwp2jTmz8c |
| Rule 1.12 | Rule 1.12 Former Judges (12:10) | https://youtu.be/E4-XSThW9_Y |
| Rule 1.13 | Rule 1.13(a) Organization As Client (6:40) | https://youtu.be/MIKT5gSWXrk |
| Rule 1.13 | Rule 1.13(b)-(e) Go Up the Chain of Command (18:16) | https://youtu.be/iMa3PdzGVp8 |
| Rule 1.13 | Rule 1.13(f)&(g) Notice & Consent (10:15) | https://youtu.be/NbIlsdo8-z8 |
| Rule 1.14 | Rule 1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity (13:15) | https://youtu.be/yof63cysRwo |
| Rule 1.15 | Rule 1.15 Safekeeping Client Funds (17:40) | https://youtu.be/0024PHEJIOU |
| Rule 1.16 | Rule 1.16(a) Mandatory Withdrawal (14:49) | https://youtu.be/feqVdT6Up3Q |
| Rule 1.16 | Rule 1.16(a)(4) Duty to Inquire Before Representing a Client (11:09) | https://youtu.be/ZTEn3EGJH14 |
| Rule 1.16 | Permissive Withdrawal from Representation - Model Rule 1.16(b) (6:47) | https://youtu.be/d6jzVES8AWs |
| Rule 1.16 | Rule 1.16(d) - Assisting Client Upon Withdrawal (3:56) | https://youtu.be/hQnWWS7mr5U |
| Rule 1.16 | Nonrefundable Retainers Are Unethical? (17:15) | https://youtu.be/76oFdiMqB1k |
| Rule 1.17 | Rule 1.17 - Sale of Law Practice (2.07) | https://youtu.be/RHcVHYh9e_o |
| Rule 1.18 | Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Clients (14:14) | https://youtu.be/xb2eajff84c |
| Rule 1.18 | "Significantly Harmful" Information & Obligations to Prospective Clients (9:34) | https://youtu.be/jnub5mdKDUw |
| Rule 2.1 | Rule 2.1 (14:38) | https://youtu.be/QNLrPQYXMJw |
| Rule 2.3 | Rule 2.3 Evaluations for 3rd Parties (16:25) | https://youtu.be/cskHze3T6o8 |
| Rule 2.4 | Rule 2.4 Lawyer Serving as 3rd party Neutral (8:10) | https://youtu.be/ehb1ahK6K4w |
| Rule 3.1 | Rule 3.1 Meritorious Claims/Contentions (8:05) | https://youtu.be/ayy1Y6mmTr8 |
| Rule 3.2 | Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation (7:16) | https://youtu.be/0735qHuys3Y |
| Rule 3.3 | Rule 3.3 Duty of Candor (13:06) | https://youtu.be/-ui8h1EqnCY |
| Rule 3.3 | Lawyers Suborning Perjury Rule 3.3 pt. 2 (7:49) | https://youtu.be/_Ncta6hD8V8 |
| Rule 3.4 | Rule 3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party/Counsel (6:05) | https://youtu.be/1rsOAnx-LsQ |
| Rule 3.4 | The Ethics of Witness Preparation (8:32) | https://youtu.be/LU2C9UCGNjk |
| Rule 3.5 | Model Rule 3.5 Impartiality & Decorum of Tribunal (11:30) | https://youtu.be/U4pfg1OslsA |
| Rule 3.6 | Rule 3.6 pt.1 Trial Publicity (10:22) | https://youtu.be/JCUT_D3enLo |
| Rule 3.6 | Presumptively Prejudicial - Rule 3.6 Comment 5 (6:20) | https://youtu.be/pRcXnpFlEDQ |
| Rule 3.7 | Rule 3.7 Lawyer as Witness (9:12) | https://youtu.be/UzCqzxBnu2A |
| Rule 3.8 | Special Duties of Prosecutors Rule 3.8(a)-(c) (5:08) | https://youtu.be/_KFP8yUfjic |
| Rule 3.8 | Disclosure Rules for Prosecutors – Rule 3.8(d) (13:17) | https://youtu.be/9cOplrnXNg8 |
| Rule 3.8 | Prosecutors & Subpoenas Rule 3.8(e) (4:00) | https://youtu.be/1UqwKWmLzns |
| Rule 3.8 | Prosecutors & Public Statements Rule 3.8(f) (4:30) | https://youtu.be/GGqcaO7Gt20 |
| Rule 3.8 | Duty to Remedy Wrongful Convictions – Rule 3.8(g)-(h) (9:27) | https://youtu.be/_XY7rAYTWvU |
| Rule 3.9 | Rule 3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings (7:50) | https://youtu.be/UtHgU2Tdk74 |
| Rule 4.1 | Rule 4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others (11:50) | https://youtu.be/3-KkDxg_n90 |
| Rule 4.2 | Rule 4.2 Communication with Person Represented by Counsel (17:16) | https://youtu.be/utqqfv9gNM0 |
| Rule 4.3 | Rule 4.3 (9:45) | https://youtu.be/SDsg93_MfM8 |
| Rule 4.4 | Rule 4.4 (9:53) | https://youtu.be/8RD7rQAYM_I |
| Rule 5.1 | Rule 5.1 (18:20) | https://youtu.be/puSe5Of0Wjk |
| Rule 5.2 | Rule 5.2 (10:02) | https://youtu.be/KqlkZQJ1EeA |
| Rule 5.3 | Rule 5.3 (16:10) | https://youtu.be/p9GTJMsI6RU |
| Rule 5.4 | Rule 5.4 (22:12) | https://youtu.be/ISaEyXgS6zI |
| Rule 5.5 | Rule 5.5 pt.1 Unauthorized Practice of Law (17:07) | https://youtu.be/kBmxVj9hiWo |
| Rule 5.5 | Rule 5.5 pt. 2 Multijurisdictional Practice of Law (12:51) | https://youtu.be/ZuLk3Iogpmw |
| Rule 5.6 | Rule 5.6 (10:07) | https://youtu.be/npWXlObGj78 |
| Rule 5.7 | Rule 5.7 (7:11) | https://youtu.be/AXZ7Eb38Vnw |
| Rule 6.2 | Rule 6.2 Accepting Appointments (12:51) | https://youtu.be/_WkJ4DDQ31A |
| Rule 6.3 | Rule 6.3 (6:04) | https://youtu.be/9NU-0tEtDWE |
| Rule 6.4 | Rule 6.4 (4:36) | https://youtu.be/xzugrrTegZY |
| Rule 6.5 | Rule 6.5 Limited Legal Service Programs (14:00) | https://youtu.be/0QS5L6n0ba8 |
| Rule 7.1 | Rule 7.1 (19:42) | https://youtu.be/vplqF_N754Y |
| Rule 7.2 | Rule 7.2 Advertising (20:47) | https://youtu.be/nnnOmAXaF5Y |
| Rule 7.3 | Rule 7.3 (17:25) | https://youtu.be/G0YvwlifyG0 |
| Rule 7.6 | Rule 7.6 (8:07) | https://youtu.be/RmDrusbrQkg |
| Rule 8.1 | Rule 8.1 – Bar Admission & Disciplinary Matters (12:00) | https://youtu.be/3pZP875fgP8 |
| Rule 8.2 | Rule 8.2 Judicial & Legal Officials (3:00) | https://youtu.be/zJaIv2F4b1E |
| Rule 8.3 | Rule 8.3 (13:05) | https://youtu.be/kOIPzIE9O0M |
| Rule 8.4 | Rule 8.4 pt.1 - Lawyer Misconduct (11:57) | https://youtu.be/BzUYB9PW1eU |
| Rule 8.4 | Rule 8.4 pt.2 - Discrimination & Harassment (16:39) | https://youtu.be/E6uHRI_ZsVI |
| Rule 8.4 | Lawyers & Discrimination: Five Scenarios for Rule 8.4(g) (13:50) | https://youtu.be/IP0u2r7r9jg |
| Rule 8.5 | Rule 8.5 (15:49) | https://youtu.be/61WgkQXigFQ |
| Code of Judicial Conduct & State Rules | ||
| CJC Gen. | Judicial Code Commonly Tested Provisions (10:33) | https://youtu.be/JT74a77egM8 |
| CJC Rule 2.11 | Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 2.11 Disqualification (21:54) | https://youtu.be/jZpkAMEIFgU |
| CJC Rule 3.6 | CJC Rule 3.6 (8:05) | https://youtu.be/lcQK8ZlFV6Q |
| TX Rule 1.09 | Texas Disciplinary Rule 1.09 (13:00) | https://youtu.be/BMTzjzD1-3I |
| TX Rule 2.02 | TEXAS Rule 2.02 Evals for Use by Third Persons (17:53) | https://youtu.be/GtTsSmojnHw |
| TX Gen. | Texas Atty Advertising Rules (17:00) | https://youtu.be/REb5_koLNxE |
| TX Gen. | Texas Legal Malpractice: Essential Elements for Claims (Duty, Breach, Proximate Cause, Damages) by TLIE (21:00) | https://youtu.be/Ym-YjEv3DnU |
| General PR Topics & Introductions | ||
| Intro | Introduction to my PR Course (7:43) | https://youtu.be/5BxuU9gJaHg |
| Intro | Introduction to ABA Model Rules (7:06) | https://youtu.be/ikANvtqkzEU |
| Intro | Intro to Lawyer Advertising & Solicitation INTRO (17:34) | https://youtu.be/oz-BTg2C1gU |
| Concept | Attorney-Client Privilege: The Basics (19:37) | https://youtu.be/pw_PN00noZ0 |
| Concept | Attorney Work Product Doctrine (20:58) | https://youtu.be/glSAjMYTdRg |
| Concept | Legal Malpractice Liability (16:56) | https://youtu.be/q4GxNozstCU |
| Concept | Legal Malpractice pt.2 (13:56) | https://youtu.be/V7WSNSipLX8 |
| Practice | (optional) MPT Practice Exercise on Conflicts | https://youtu.be/IJLR46x1Axw |
| ABA Ethics Opinions | ||
| Op. 20-494 | ABA Op.20-494 Conflicts Arising From Lawyer’s Personal Relationship with Opposing Counsel (12:42) | https://youtu.be/LraL5jYRp3o |
| Op. 21-496 | ABA Formal Op. 21-496 Responding to Online Criticism (13:35) | https://youtu.be/0UxbQvex_G8 |
| Op. 458 | ABA Formal Op.458, Changing Fee Arrangements & Rule 1.8(a) (17:17) | https://youtu.be/FPvKZAqc4zM |
| Op. 461 | ABA Formal Op 461 - Reviewing Jurors' Internet Presence (4:19) | https://youtu.be/70TPyoJ4hMQ |
| Op. 470 | Judicial Ethics: ABA Formal Op. 470 (16:10) | https://youtu.be/eqDVBHiUPGY |
| Op. 478 | ABA Formal Op 478 Research by Judges via the Internet (26:39) | https://youtu.be/CfVEpUmbA_4 |
| Op. 481 | ABA Formal Op 481 (9:24) | https://youtu.be/OBxjj81OsCc |
| Op. 485 & 488 | ABA Ethics Opinions About Judicial Ethics - 485 & 488 (14:25) | https://youtu.be/9dTvpsav6kA |
| Op. 487 | ABA Formal Op. 487 Division of Fees (9:55) | https://youtu.be/XEjkDPIQM9w |
| Op. 490 | ABA Op 490 Ethical Obligations of Judge1.s in Collecting Legal Financial Obligations (16:25) | https://youtu.be/THPyCs5BgY0 |
| Op. 491 | ABA Ethics Opinion 491 - Avoid Counseling in Crime/Fraud Scenarios (13:03) | https://youtu.be/Up-sCBVkwiM |
| Op. 493 | ABA Formal Op. 493 pt.1 - Rule 8.4(g): Purpose, Scope, & Application (14:12) | https://youtu.be/8gmtKb9DtPw |
| Op. 503 | ABA Formal Op. 503 – “REPLY ALL” (1:51) | https://youtu.be/lqEDosAKECs |
| Op. 514 | Advising Client Entities about Risks to Their Constituents - ABA Ethics Opinion 514 (5:56) | https://youtu.be/St6D96yjLuU |
| Cases | ||
| Case | McCoy v. Louisiana/Rule 1.2 (12:00) | https://youtu.be/ym_J1UvudqI |
| Case | Upjohn v. United States – Privilege & Corporations (11:45) | https://youtu.be/JDWchRUaxtM |
| Case | Garrison v. Louisiana (4:48) | https://youtu.be/IpgsE0gUh2o |
| Case | Supreme Court cases about Bar Admission & Residency Requirements (6:58) | https://youtu.be/vnK4yVbfYUo |
I hope you find these explanatory lecture videos helpful! They should be helpful for those studying for the MPRE, for lawyers needing a quick review of an ethics rule, or for students enrolled in a Professional Responsibility or Legal Ethics course.
