Question 1

What is the main role of a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

To provide legal adv

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant: It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Complaints made to the provincial law society regarding a lawyer's conduct may result in a hearing. This hearing

Accepted Answer

A)  involves the testimony of witnesses and the entering of other evidence. 
B)  is held in the absence of legal counsel. 
C)  is held before a superior court judge. 
D)  can result in a finding of misconduct, although the law society does not have the power to impose penalties. 
E)  results in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint. 
A)  involves the testimony of witnesses and the entering of other evidence. 
B)  is held in the absence of legal counsel. 
C)  is held before a superior court judge. 
D)  can result in a finding of misconduct, although the law society does not have the power to impose penalties. 
E)  results in compensation being paid to the client who made the complaint.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Law tells us what we must do; ethics tells us what we should do. 
B)  Law and ethics are interchangeable. 
C)  Ethics tells us what we must do; law tells us what we should do. 
D)  A person need not worry about acting legally, as long as she acts ethically. 
E)  If a person acts unethically, he has broken the law. 
A)  Law tells us what we must do; ethics tells us what we should do. 
B)  Law and ethics are interchangeable. 
C)  Ethics tells us what we must do; law tells us what we should do. 
D)  A person need not worry about acting legally, as long as she acts ethically. 
E)  If a person acts unethically, he has broken the law.

Question 6

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What must a business person consider before asking a lawyer for assistance in making a business decision?

Accepted Answer

The time and cost, and whether

Question 8

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

Question 9

The Canadian Bar Association is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal matters. 
B)  wrongful dismissal. 
C)  change of name. 
D)  defamation. 
E)  personal bankruptcy. 
A)  criminal matters. 
B)  wrongful dismissal. 
C)  change of name. 
D)  defamation. 
E)  personal bankruptcy.

Question 11

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct, what penalties might they face?

Accepted Answer

A reprimand, fine, s

Question 12

Why should a business owner not assume that legal aid will be available to him or her?

Accepted Answer

A business owner is usually no

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Accepted Answer

A)  you can have your bill reviewed by a court official. 
B)  you must participate in a fee mediation service. 
C)  your provincial law society represents your only course of action. 
D)  you should not discuss your concerns with your lawyer directly. 
E)  you should begin by commencing a court action. 
A)  you can have your bill reviewed by a court official. 
B)  you must participate in a fee mediation service. 
C)  your provincial law society represents your only course of action. 
D)  you should not discuss your concerns with your lawyer directly. 
E)  you should begin by commencing a court action.

Question 15

Legal aid is

Accepted Answer

A)  universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need. 
B)  available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter. 
C)  available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements. 
D)  only available for business law issues. 
E)  available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need. 
A)  universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need. 
B)  available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter. 
C)  available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements. 
D)  only available for business law issues. 
E)  available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need.

Question 16

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The role of the lawyer is to

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

Examples could include: conflicts of int

Question 19

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

The lawyer will know and understand the

What is the main role of a lawyer?

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

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant: It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

Complaints made to the provincial law society regarding a lawyer's conduct may result in a hearing. This hearing

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

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

What must a business person consider before asking a lawyer for assistance in making a business decision?

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

The Canadian Bar Association is

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct, what penalties might they face?

Why should a business owner not assume that legal aid will be available to him or her?

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

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Legal aid is

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

The role of the lawyer is to

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

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Formation of Contracts

Formation of Contracts Continued

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

What is the main role of a lawyer?

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

The time and cost to be incurred by hiring a lawyer is irrelevant: It is always worthwhile to get legal advice from a lawyer.

Complaints made to the provincial law society regarding a lawyer's conduct may result in a hearing. This hearing

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

Sophisticated clients who are starting a business should

What must a business person consider before asking a lawyer for assistance in making a business decision?

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

The Canadian Bar Association is

Legal Aid Ontario will NOT cover any of the following except

For lawyers who are found guilty of misconduct, what penalties might they face?

Why should a business owner not assume that legal aid will be available to him or her?

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

If you have a complaint about the fees being charged by your lawyer

Legal aid is

Given the growing complexity of the law and the consequence that more lawyers specialize, a business person might have multiple lawyers.

The role of the lawyer is to

Provide three examples of issues that ought to be addressed in a business person's code of ethics.

Becoming a sophisticated client will

Identify the advantages to a business person of maintaining an ongoing relationship with a lawyer.

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