Question 1

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In the context of a sophisticated client, "sophisticated" can best be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  complicated, self-reliant, and cosmopolitan. 
B)  refined and cultured. 
C)  simple and naïve. 
D)  confident, knowledgeable, and up to date. 
E)  aggressive, dynamic, and forceful. 
A)  complicated, self-reliant, and cosmopolitan. 
B)  refined and cultured. 
C)  simple and naïve. 
D)  confident, knowledgeable, and up to date. 
E)  aggressive, dynamic, and forceful.

Question 3

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 4

The Canadian Bar Association is

Accepted Answer

A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession. 
A)  the national society for legal aid services. 
B)  a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers. 
C)  focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry. 
D)  an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts. 
E)  a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession.

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

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 7

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

Accepted Answer

A)  understands how to manage a lawyer-client relationship. 
B)  has a law degree. 
C)  is a small business owner. 
D)  manages her legal affairs without assistance from a lawyer. 
E)  will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice. 
A)  understands how to manage a lawyer-client relationship. 
B)  has a law degree. 
C)  is a small business owner. 
D)  manages her legal affairs without assistance from a lawyer. 
E)  will probably never find herself in a situation necessitating legal advice.

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is False?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements. 
B)  Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases. 
C)  Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service. 
D)  Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees. 
E)  Provincial law societies provide free legal services to people in need. 
A)  Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements. 
B)  Provincial law societies may set maximum contingency fees for certain types of cases. 
C)  Provincial law societies may offer a fee mediation service. 
D)  Provincial law societies provide online information on lawyers' fees. 
E)  Provincial law societies provide free legal services to people in need.

Question 12

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

Accepted Answer

Disbursements are out-of-pocke

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between law and ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethics tells us what we must do; law tells us what we should do. 
B)  Law tells us what we must do; ethics tells us what we should do. 
C)  Law and ethics are interchangeable. 
D)  If people act unethically, they have broken the law. 
E)  People need not worry about acting legally, as long as they act ethically. 
A)  Ethics tells us what we must do; law tells us what we should do. 
B)  Law tells us what we must do; ethics tells us what we should do. 
C)  Law and ethics are interchangeable. 
D)  If people act unethically, they have broken the law. 
E)  People need not worry about acting legally, as long as they act ethically.

Question 14

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

Accepted Answer

A)  make a commitment to ethical behaviour and prepare a statement of values. 
B)  only concern themselves with ethical behaviour that is required by law. 
C)  consult a lawyer about how to engage in unethical behaviour undetected. 
D)  refrain from reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. 
E)  opt not to prepare a code of conduct because of potential liability exposure in the event of a breach. 
A)  make a commitment to ethical behaviour and prepare a statement of values. 
B)  only concern themselves with ethical behaviour that is required by law. 
C)  consult a lawyer about how to engage in unethical behaviour undetected. 
D)  refrain from reporting illegal or unethical behaviour. 
E)  opt not to prepare a code of conduct because of potential liability exposure in the event of a breach.

Question 15

In the lawyer-client relationship, the decision-maker is the lawyer, not the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Accepted Answer

A)  ensure that a business person never needs a lawyer. 
B)  help a business person manage her legal affairs more efficiently and effectively. 
C)  result in a business person developing a bias against lawyers. 
D)  relieve a business person from having to conduct legal research. 
E)  protect a business person from needing legal advice. 
A)  ensure that a business person never needs a lawyer. 
B)  help a business person manage her legal affairs more efficiently and effectively. 
C)  result in a business person developing a bias against lawyers. 
D)  relieve a business person from having to conduct legal research. 
E)  protect a business person from needing legal advice.

Question 18

Distinguish between law and ethics.

Accepted Answer

Law tells us what we

Question 19

The role of the lawyer is to

Accepted Answer

A)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client is free to ignore. 
B)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client has no choice but to follow. 
C)  tell clients what they must do. 
D)  tell clients what they must not do. 
E)  delay the client's decision-making process. 
A)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client is free to ignore. 
B)  provide legal advice relevant to the client's situation, which the client has no choice but to follow. 
C)  tell clients what they must do. 
D)  tell clients what they must not do. 
E)  delay the client's decision-making process.

Question 20

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

In the context of a sophisticated client, "sophisticated" can best be defined as

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

The Canadian Bar Association is

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

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

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

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

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is False?

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between law and ethics?

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

In the lawyer-client relationship, the decision-maker is the lawyer, not the client.

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

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Distinguish between law and ethics.

The role of the lawyer is to

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

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

Most provinces set a minimum contingency fee for family law cases.

In the context of a sophisticated client, "sophisticated" can best be defined as

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

The Canadian Bar Association is

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

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

A complaint made to the provincial law society about a lawyer's conduct does not result in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Provincial law societies may restrict the use of contingency fee agreements.

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

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

Which of the following statements regarding provincial law societies is False?

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between law and ethics?

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

In the lawyer-client relationship, the decision-maker is the lawyer, not the client.

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

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Distinguish between law and ethics.

The role of the lawyer is to

It is always wise to retain legal counsel when you are facing criminal charges.

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