Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature. 
B)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
C)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
D)  Refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential. 
E)  The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult. 
A)  The lawyer must follow the client's instructions, even if they are illegal in nature. 
B)  The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. 
C)  The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters. 
D)  Refers to the duty of the lawyer to keep the information provided by the client confidential. 
E)  The lawyer is the only expert a client should consult.

Question 2

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  mental health or prison issues. 
B)  criminal charges. 
C)  commercial litigation. 
D)  immigration problems. 
E)  serious family problems. 
A)  mental health or prison issues. 
B)  criminal charges. 
C)  commercial litigation. 
D)  immigration problems. 
E)  serious family problems.

Question 3

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account. 
B)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client. 
C)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
D)  A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services. 
E)  Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid. 
A)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account. 
B)  A retainer is deposited into a trust account, to the credit of the client. 
C)  Provincial law societies typically restrict the use of retainers to personal injury or product liability cases. 
D)  A retainer helps ensure that a lawyer will be paid for his or her legal services. 
E)  Before commencing work on a matter, a lawyer usually requests that a retainer be paid.

Question 4

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer, and how the client should proceed in each instance.

Accepted Answer

A client may have complaints regarding t

Question 5

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Accepted Answer

In persona

Question 6

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In 2005, Canada was ranked number one in the world on a list of countries perceived to be free of corruption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A retainer

Accepted Answer

A)  is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agreement. 
B)  refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf. 
C)  is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements. 
D)  works as a deposit. 
E)  works to secure the release of an arrested person. 
A)  is the amount a lawyer will receive when charging based on a contingency fee agreement. 
B)  refers to the costs incurred by a lawyer on a client's behalf. 
C)  is the amount a client must pay that is in addition to regular legal fees and disbursements. 
D)  works as a deposit. 
E)  works to secure the release of an arrested person.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a business person to seek advice from a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

A)  The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. 
B)  The businessperson is facing criminal charges. 
C)  The necessary legal information is available online. 
D)  It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information. 
E)  The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information. 
A)  The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. 
B)  The businessperson is facing criminal charges. 
C)  The necessary legal information is available online. 
D)  It would take too long for the businessperson to find the necessary legal information. 
E)  The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information.

Question 10

Provincial law societies

Accepted Answer

A)  are non-profit law firms offering a range of legal services. 
B)  provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services. 
C)  deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct. 
D)  exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees. 
E)  guarantee success in litigation matters. 
A)  are non-profit law firms offering a range of legal services. 
B)  provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services. 
C)  deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct. 
D)  exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees. 
E)  guarantee success in litigation matters.

Question 11

Complete the following quotation from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II: "The first thing we do, let's ________".

Accepted Answer

Kill all t

Question 12

Explain the concept of legal aid.

Accepted Answer

Legal aid is available in limited cases

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Solicitor-client privilege refers to the lawyer making all the decisions for the client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own, but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

Accepted Answer

Disbursements are out-of-pocket costs in

Question 20

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

Accepted Answer

A)  for the prospective lawyer to help mediate the current dispute. 
B)  to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front. 
C)  for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer. 
D)  to discuss the availability of Legal Aid. 
E)  to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question. 
A)  for the prospective lawyer to help mediate the current dispute. 
B)  to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front. 
C)  for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer. 
D)  to discuss the availability of Legal Aid. 
E)  to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question.

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer, and how the client should proceed in each instance.

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2005, Canada was ranked number one in the world on a list of countries perceived to be free of corruption.

A retainer

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a business person to seek advice from a lawyer?

Provincial law societies

Complete the following quotation from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II: "The first thing we do, let's ________".

Explain the concept of legal aid.

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

Solicitor-client privilege refers to the lawyer making all the decisions for the client.

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

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own, but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

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

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

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

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Exam 1: Managing Your Legal Affairs

Which of the following statements best describes solicitor-client privilege?

The BC Legal Services Society may pay for a lawyer for a low-income client if the client has a legal problem involving any of the following except

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is false?

Outline the types of complaints a client may have about a lawyer, and how the client should proceed in each instance.

When is a contingency fee agreement most often used?

Which of the following statements is true?

In 2005, Canada was ranked number one in the world on a list of countries perceived to be free of corruption.

A retainer

Which of the following is NOT a good reason for a business person to seek advice from a lawyer?

Provincial law societies

Complete the following quotation from William Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part II: "The first thing we do, let's ________".

Explain the concept of legal aid.

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

Solicitor-client privilege refers to the lawyer making all the decisions for the client.

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

A sophisticated client never conducts legal research on his or her own, but always seeks advice from a lawyer.

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

A sophisticated client knows how to form and use the solicitor-client relationship to facilitate making good business decisions.

What are disbursements and what do they generally include?

The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is

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