Question 1

What is "duty counsel"?

Accepted Answer

Duty counsel refers

Question 2

When must a lawyer follow a client's instructions?

Accepted Answer

When those

Question 3

Which of the following does NOT represent a core ethical value identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Caring 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Respect 
D)  Courage 
E)  Citizenship 
A)  Caring 
B)  Fairness 
C)  Respect 
D)  Courage 
E)  Citizenship

Question 4

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

Accepted Answer

A)  few provincial law societies have established rules for professional conduct. 
B)  a few well-publicized cases involving lawyers has tainted the reputation of the whole profession. 
C)  lawyers who act unprofessionally are not subject to any penalty. 
D)  most lawyers are unethical. 
E)  lawyers have no professional or legal obligations. 
A)  few provincial law societies have established rules for professional conduct. 
B)  a few well-publicized cases involving lawyers has tainted the reputation of the whole profession. 
C)  lawyers who act unprofessionally are not subject to any penalty. 
D)  most lawyers are unethical. 
E)  lawyers have no professional or legal obligations.

Question 5

Contingency fee agreements

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A)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships. 
B)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
C)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
D)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
E)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations. 
A)  must be prepared for all lawyer-client relationships. 
B)  are synonymous with retainer agreements. 
C)  may result in a lawyer not receiving any legal fees for the work done on a file. 
D)  are not subject to any restrictions. 
E)  are typically used for real estate purchases, the drafting of wills, and incorporations.

Question 6

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)  oral submissions by legal counsel. 
E)  a hearing before a panel. 
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)  oral submissions by legal counsel. 
E)  a hearing before a panel.

Question 7

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

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

Question 8

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

In the lawyer-client relationship, who is the decision-maker?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the lawyer-client relationship, who is the...

Question 10

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client".

Accepted Answer

A sophisticated client is someone who un

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

There are three main ways that lawyers c

Question 12

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

List the three main ways in which lawyers may charge their clients.

Accepted Answer

Fixed fee,

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Disbursements (out-o

Question 15

In making business decisions involving legal issues, a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

A sophisticated client

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is "duty counsel"?

When must a lawyer follow a client's instructions?

Which of the following does NOT represent a core ethical value identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

Contingency fee agreements

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

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

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

In the lawyer-client relationship, who is the decision-maker?

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client".

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

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

List the three main ways in which lawyers may charge their clients.

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

In making business decisions involving legal issues, a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

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.

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

A sophisticated client

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

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

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

What is "duty counsel"?

When must a lawyer follow a client's instructions?

Which of the following does NOT represent a core ethical value identified by the Josephson Institute for Ethics?

Many people lack trust or confidence in lawyers because

Contingency fee agreements

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

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

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

In the lawyer-client relationship, who is the decision-maker?

Explain what makes someone a "sophisticated client".

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

Raman is a sophisticated client. This means that she

List the three main ways in which lawyers may charge their clients.

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

In making business decisions involving legal issues, a sophisticated client will tend to complete some research of the relevant law on her own.

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.

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

A sophisticated client

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

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

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes the Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts

Negligence, Professional Liability, and Insurance Law

Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Employment

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Real, Personal and Intellectual Property

Information Technology and the Internet

Sales and Consumer Protection

Priority of Creditors

Filters