Question 1

Explain the different ways in which a lawyer may calculate the legal fees to charge a client and provide examples of when each might be used.

Accepted Answer

There are three main ways that lawyers c

Question 2

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  an attempt at mediating the dispute between the client and the lawyer. 
B)  a review of the complaint by a court official. 
C)  a formal investigation. 
D)  a hearing before a panel. 
E)  oral submissions by legal counsel. 
A)  an attempt at mediating the dispute between the client and the lawyer. 
B)  a review of the complaint by a court official. 
C)  a formal investigation. 
D)  a hearing before a panel. 
E)  oral submissions by legal counsel.

Question 3

If you believe that you have suffered a financial loss because of your lawyer's misconduct

Accepted Answer

A)  you should wait as long as possible before you proceed. 
B)  you should have the matter reviewed by a taxation or assessment officer. 
C)  you may be compensated by the bar association at the end of their investigation. 
D)  you may need to seek legal advice from another lawyer. 
E)  you will automatically be awarded compensation by the provincial law society at the end of their hearing. 
A)  you should wait as long as possible before you proceed. 
B)  you should have the matter reviewed by a taxation or assessment officer. 
C)  you may be compensated by the bar association at the end of their investigation. 
D)  you may need to seek legal advice from another lawyer. 
E)  you will automatically be awarded compensation by the provincial law society at the end of their hearing.

Question 4

What is a contingency fee arrangement?

Accepted Answer

The lawyer is paid a percentag

Question 5

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

Accepted Answer

Referrals from trusted colleag

Question 6

When setting up a small business, the best approach to follow is to assume that after the business has been set up and commences operating,

Accepted Answer

A)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will continue to represent you. 
B)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will refer you to a different lawyer. 
C)  a lawyer will no longer be required. 
D)  you will not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client. 
E)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will provide free legal services for the duration of the business's operation. 
A)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will continue to represent you. 
B)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will refer you to a different lawyer. 
C)  a lawyer will no longer be required. 
D)  you will not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client. 
E)  the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will provide free legal services for the duration of the business's operation.

Question 7

What is a retainer?

Accepted Answer

A retainer works as a deposit. It is an

Question 8

Lawyers' rules of professional conduct

Accepted Answer

A)  are recommended guidelines only. 
B)  will, if breached, automatically result in a lawyer facing criminal charges. 
C)  establish professional and ethical obligations of lawyers. 
D)  are established by the Canadian Bar Association. 
E)  are generally not taken seriously by members of the legal profession. 
A)  are recommended guidelines only. 
B)  will, if breached, automatically result in a lawyer facing criminal charges. 
C)  establish professional and ethical obligations of lawyers. 
D)  are established by the Canadian Bar Association. 
E)  are generally not taken seriously by members of the legal profession.

Question 9

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

Accepted Answer

Here students are expected to provide a

Question 10

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client."

Accepted Answer

A sophisticated client is someone who un

Question 12

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Duty counsel are

Accepted Answer

A)  lawyers who assist individuals in court who are not represented by a lawyer. 
B)  non-lawyers who provide advice to those in financial need. 
C)  legal assistants who offer legal services at rates significantly lower than those charged by lawyers. 
D)  retired lawyers and judges who volunteer through legal aid societies. 
E)  law students who are fulfilling requirements established by a provincial law society. 
A)  lawyers who assist individuals in court who are not represented by a lawyer. 
B)  non-lawyers who provide advice to those in financial need. 
C)  legal assistants who offer legal services at rates significantly lower than those charged by lawyers. 
D)  retired lawyers and judges who volunteer through legal aid societies. 
E)  law students who are fulfilling requirements established by a provincial law society.

Question 14

Sophisticated clients

Accepted Answer

A)  do not need to retain a lawyer. 
B)  know that it is better to hire a lawyer than to conduct research on one's own. 
C)  are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost. 
D)  tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice. 
E)  have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information. 
A)  do not need to retain a lawyer. 
B)  know that it is better to hire a lawyer than to conduct research on one's own. 
C)  are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost. 
D)  tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice. 
E)  have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information.

Question 15

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

Accepted Answer

The client does not need to pa

Question 16

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Accepted Answer

Contingency fees are

Question 17

Explain how a business person would go about finding an appropriate lawyer, including a discussion of what makes a lawyer appropriate for a particular client.

Accepted Answer

Here students should outline the search

Question 18

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Given the growing complexity o

Question 19

If a law society panel finds a lawyer guilty of misconduct, the penalty could include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  a fine. 
B)  a suspension. 
C)  disbarment. 
D)  incarceration. 
E)  costs of the hearing. 
A)  a fine. 
B)  a suspension. 
C)  disbarment. 
D)  incarceration. 
E)  costs of the hearing.

Question 20

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Accepted Answer

The six core values are trustw

Explain the different ways in which a lawyer may calculate the legal fees to charge a client and provide examples of when each might be used.

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

If you believe that you have suffered a financial loss because of your lawyer's misconduct

What is a contingency fee arrangement?

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

When setting up a small business, the best approach to follow is to assume that after the business has been set up and commences operating,

What is a retainer?

Lawyers' rules of professional conduct

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client."

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

Duty counsel are

Sophisticated clients

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Explain how a business person would go about finding an appropriate lawyer, including a discussion of what makes a lawyer appropriate for a particular client.

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

If a law society panel finds a lawyer guilty of misconduct, the penalty could include all of the following except

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

Explain the different ways in which a lawyer may calculate the legal fees to charge a client and provide examples of when each might be used.

A provincial law society's complaint-resolution process usually begins with

If you believe that you have suffered a financial loss because of your lawyer's misconduct

What is a contingency fee arrangement?

Identify the sources you would consult when looking for an appropriate business lawyer.

When setting up a small business, the best approach to follow is to assume that after the business has been set up and commences operating,

What is a retainer?

Lawyers' rules of professional conduct

Explain, using examples, what advice and information a lawyer can provide to a person starting a business.

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client."

A code of professional conduct is needed because the vast majority of lawyers are unethical.

Duty counsel are

Sophisticated clients

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Explain how a business person would go about finding an appropriate lawyer, including a discussion of what makes a lawyer appropriate for a particular client.

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

If a law society panel finds a lawyer guilty of misconduct, the penalty could include all of the following except

What are the six core values identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

Filters