ACFE Exam CFE-Law Topic 2 Question 58 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACFE's CFE-Law exam

Question #: 58
Topic #: 2

Which of the following typically does NOT have to be present for communications between an attorney and the attorney's client to be protected by a legal professional privilege?

APurpose of the communications was to seek or provide legal advice

BA lawsuit has been filed

CIntent to keep the communications confidential

DCommunication between a legal advisor and a client

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Suggested Answer: B

by Kattie at Mar 19, 2025, 05:57 PM

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Sarina

6 days ago

D is the obvious choice. I mean, what's the point of having an attorney if they're not, you know, actually your attorney? #LawyerNotIncluded

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Catarina

7 days ago

Hmm, I think C is the key here. If the client sends the attorney's advice to their entire contact list, it's kind of hard to claim confidentiality, am I right? #OpenBookPolicy

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Stevie

20 days ago

You're right, A) Purpose of the communications was to seek or provide legal advice is also important. So, the answer could be D) Communication between a legal advisor and a client.

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Lorrie

21 days ago

But doesn't the purpose of the communications being for legal advice also play a role?

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Stevie

22 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C) Intent to keep the communications confidential.

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Lorrie

22 days ago

I think the answer is B) A lawsuit has been filed.

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Kyoko

27 days ago

The answer is B, right? I mean, who needs legal privilege when you can just settle everything in the court of public opinion on Twitter? #SocialMediaLawyer

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