Question 1

In addition to legal fees, what other costs is a client responsible for paying?

Accepted Answer

Clients may be responsible for disbursem

Question 2

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

Accepted Answer

It depends. For example, if th

Question 3

If you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer, you could

Accepted Answer

A)  have your bill reviewed by the appropriate court official. 
B)  refuse payment on ethical grounds. 
C)  refuse payment on legal grounds. 
D)  sue your lawyer for non-payment. 
E)  make a formal complaint to the bar association. 
A)  have your bill reviewed by the appropriate court official. 
B)  refuse payment on ethical grounds. 
C)  refuse payment on legal grounds. 
D)  sue your lawyer for non-payment. 
E)  make a formal complaint to the bar association.

Question 4

The solicitor-client privilege refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

Accepted Answer

You will probably ha

Question 6

If you collect money as a result of a settlement or judgment obtained through the assistance of legal aid, you will

Accepted Answer

A)  probably have to repay some or all of the legal aid benefits you received. 
B)  probably be ineligible to enforce the settlement or judgment if the debtor refuses to pay. 
C)  probably be able to keep the full amount of the settlement of judgment. 
D)  be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to legal aid. 
E)  be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to the court. 
A)  probably have to repay some or all of the legal aid benefits you received. 
B)  probably be ineligible to enforce the settlement or judgment if the debtor refuses to pay. 
C)  probably be able to keep the full amount of the settlement of judgment. 
D)  be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to legal aid. 
E)  be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to the court.

Question 7

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official. These court officials have the power to

Accepted Answer

A)  impose fines on either the client or the lawyer. 
B)  order that a lawyer be taken into custody. 
C)  leave the bill unchanged or decide that the bill is too high and reduce it accordingly. 
D)  require that the client and lawyer attend fee mediation. 
E)  authorize compensation to be paid by the provincial law society. 
A)  impose fines on either the client or the lawyer. 
B)  order that a lawyer be taken into custody. 
C)  leave the bill unchanged or decide that the bill is too high and reduce it accordingly. 
D)  require that the client and lawyer attend fee mediation. 
E)  authorize compensation to be paid by the provincial law society.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
B)  The lawyer is simply one of the experts the businessperson consults. 
C)  The client must follow the lawyer's instructions, as long as they are lawful. 
D)  The client makes decisions regarding civil matters; the lawyer makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
E)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
A)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
B)  The lawyer is simply one of the experts the businessperson consults. 
C)  The client must follow the lawyer's instructions, as long as they are lawful. 
D)  The client makes decisions regarding civil matters; the lawyer makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
E)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters.

Question 9

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

Accepted Answer

If the behaviour is also crimi

Question 10

When will sophisticated clients do their own legal research?

Accepted Answer

Whenever legal information is

Question 11

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

Accepted Answer

A)  respect, autonomy, courtesy, self-determination. 
B)  justice, fairness, impartiality, equity. 
C)  caring, kindness, compassion. 
D)  citizenship, philanthropy, voting. 
E)  truthfulness, sincerity, candor, integrity, promise keeping, loyalty, honesty. 
A)  respect, autonomy, courtesy, self-determination. 
B)  justice, fairness, impartiality, equity. 
C)  caring, kindness, compassion. 
D)  citizenship, philanthropy, voting. 
E)  truthfulness, sincerity, candor, integrity, promise keeping, loyalty, honesty.

Question 12

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

Accepted Answer

A)  A student, or someone close to a student, sometimes becomes involved in such a situation. 
B)  A student, or someone close to the student, will always become involved in such a situation. 
C)  Because students are not business people, they never become involved in such situations. 
D)  Because students cannot be sophisticated, they will often become involved in such situations. 
E)  Legal advice is not available to students. 
A)  A student, or someone close to a student, sometimes becomes involved in such a situation. 
B)  A student, or someone close to the student, will always become involved in such a situation. 
C)  Because students are not business people, they never become involved in such situations. 
D)  Because students cannot be sophisticated, they will often become involved in such situations. 
E)  Legal advice is not available to students.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. 
B)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you. 
C)  If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. 
D)  Everyone qualifies for legal aid. 
E)  Everyone can afford a lawyer. 
A)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. 
B)  If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you. 
C)  If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs. 
D)  Everyone qualifies for legal aid. 
E)  Everyone can afford a lawyer.

Question 14

What format must a code of business conduct take?

Accepted Answer

There is n

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a popular misconception that legal services can be very costly. 
B)  Some people don't retain lawyers even when they need them because they are afraid of the cost. 
C)  All legal matters are billed to clients on an hourly basis. 
D)  It is considered unprofessional to raise the issue of fees during a consultation with a lawyer. 
E)  Lawyers should always be retained, regardless of the cost. 
A)  It is a popular misconception that legal services can be very costly. 
B)  Some people don't retain lawyers even when they need them because they are afraid of the cost. 
C)  All legal matters are billed to clients on an hourly basis. 
D)  It is considered unprofessional to raise the issue of fees during a consultation with a lawyer. 
E)  Lawyers should always be retained, regardless of the cost.

Question 16

Sophisticated clients

Accepted Answer

A)  do not require the services of a lawyer. 
B)  understand the importance of the solicitor-client relationship. 
C)  distrust and deride lawyers. 
D)  is someone with formal legal training. 
E)  should represent themselves, rather than paying for legal services. 
A)  do not require the services of a lawyer. 
B)  understand the importance of the solicitor-client relationship. 
C)  distrust and deride lawyers. 
D)  is someone with formal legal training. 
E)  should represent themselves, rather than paying for legal services.

Question 17

What is disbarment?

Accepted Answer

Disbarment is termin

Question 18

What penalties might lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct face?

Accepted Answer

Lawyers found guilty of miscon

Question 19

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

Accepted Answer

A)  made quickly to ensure that no one else can retain your lawyer. 
B)  solely up to the lawyer, as he or she is the one with the legal training. 
C)  made primarily on the basis of cost. 
D)  a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust. 
E)  solely up the client, as the client is the one paying for the services. 
A)  made quickly to ensure that no one else can retain your lawyer. 
B)  solely up to the lawyer, as he or she is the one with the legal training. 
C)  made primarily on the basis of cost. 
D)  a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust. 
E)  solely up the client, as the client is the one paying for the services.

Question 20

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

Accepted Answer

The Canadian Bar Association i

In addition to legal fees, what other costs is a client responsible for paying?

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

If you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer, you could

The solicitor-client privilege refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential.

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

If you collect money as a result of a settlement or judgment obtained through the assistance of legal aid, you will

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official. These court officials have the power to

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

When will sophisticated clients do their own legal research?

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

What format must a code of business conduct take?

Which of the following statements is true?

Sophisticated clients

What is disbarment?

What penalties might lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct face?

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

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

In addition to legal fees, what other costs is a client responsible for paying?

Is it more cost-effective to hire a senior lawyer with a high hourly rate or a junior lawyer with a low hourly rate? Explain.

If you cannot resolve a fee dispute with your lawyer, you could

The solicitor-client privilege refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential.

What may occur if you collect money as the result of a settlement or judgment obtained through assistance from legal aid?

If you collect money as a result of a settlement or judgment obtained through the assistance of legal aid, you will

A client who is unable to resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer can have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official. These court officials have the power to

Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer?

In addition to penalties from the provincial law society, in what else may a lawyer's misconduct result?

When will sophisticated clients do their own legal research?

According to the Josephson Institute for Ethics, the core ethical value of trustworthiness has as its supporting ethical principles

Which of the following best describes the likelihood of a student becoming involved in a situation necessitating legal advice?

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

What format must a code of business conduct take?

Which of the following statements is true?

Sophisticated clients

What is disbarment?

What penalties might lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct face?

The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be

What is the Canadian Bar Association and what is its purpose?

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