Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

Accepted Answer

The client does not need to pay any legal fees unless and until a settlement or judgment is recovered. Without contingency fee arrangements, some clients would not be able to afford a lawyer at all.

Question 3

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Accepted Answer

There is now an abundance of legal information accessible to non-lawyers, making it possible for non-lawyers to conduct some legal research without the assistance of a lawyer.

Question 4

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is False?

Accepted Answer

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D)  The lawyer may require the client to "top up" the retainer as funds are withdrawn from the trust account to pay legal bills.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

Question 6

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 7

Sophisticated clients

Accepted Answer

A)  do not need to retain a lawyer. 
B)  know that it is better to hire a lawyer than to conduct research on one's own. 
C)  are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost. 
D)  tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice. 
E)  have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information. 
A)  do not need to retain a lawyer. 
B)  know that it is better to hire a lawyer than to conduct research on one's own. 
C)  are willing to pay for legal advice at any cost. 
D)  tend to be embarrassed to request legal advice. 
E)  have the skill and confidence to find basic legal information.

Question 8

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

Accepted Answer

Taking into consideration time and expen

Question 13

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 cannot understand the necessary legal information. 
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 is facing criminal charges. 
A)  The businessperson cannot find the necessary legal information. 
B)  The businessperson cannot understand the necessary legal information. 
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 is facing criminal charges.

Question 14

Having a good lawyer on your team is

Accepted Answer

A)  usually too expensive to be worthwhile. 
B)  only necessary for large companies. 
C)  a good alternative to becoming a sophisticated client. 
D)  a legal requirement prior to incorporating a business. 
E)  a critical component of being a sophisticated client. 
A)  usually too expensive to be worthwhile. 
B)  only necessary for large companies. 
C)  a good alternative to becoming a sophisticated client. 
D)  a legal requirement prior to incorporating a business. 
E)  a critical component of being a sophisticated client.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

If a businessperson cannot find important legal information or cannot understand the information which is found, what should be done?

Accepted Answer

The busine

Question 17

A provincial law society

Accepted Answer

A)  is a self-governing body for lawyers. 
B)  has as its mandate the provision of free legal services in the public interest. 
C)  operates primarily to offer low-cost legal advice to members. 
D)  operates primarily to enhance the commercial interests of its members. 
E)  is a self-governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice. 
A)  is a self-governing body for lawyers. 
B)  has as its mandate the provision of free legal services in the public interest. 
C)  operates primarily to offer low-cost legal advice to members. 
D)  operates primarily to enhance the commercial interests of its members. 
E)  is a self-governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice.

Question 18

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

Accepted Answer

Because this can be prohibitiv

Question 19

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

Accepted Answer

A)  trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate. 
B)  never trust the information found on a website. 
C)  use American sources, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones. 
D)  gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website. 
E)  seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found. 
A)  trust that if it is published online, it must be accurate. 
B)  never trust the information found on a website. 
C)  use American sources, as they tend to be more comprehensive than Canadian ones. 
D)  gauge the accuracy of the information by the look of the website. 
E)  seek input from a lawyer when answers cannot be readily found.

Question 20

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

Accepted Answer

Given the growing complexity o

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

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is False?

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

Sophisticated clients

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

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

Having a good lawyer on your team is

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

If a businessperson cannot find important legal information or cannot understand the information which is found, what should be done?

A provincial law society

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

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

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

How does a contingency fee agreement potentially benefit a client?

How has the lawyer-client relationship been affected by computers and the Internet?

Core ethical values, and their supporting ethical principles, should be used as the basis for a business code of conduct.

Which of the following statements regarding retainers is False?

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

Sophisticated clients

Compliance with a code of ethics in an organization is unrelated to whether or not top management practices ethical behaviour.

Which of the following statements is most accurate?

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

Ethical behaviour implies integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

When making significant business decisions, when should business people consult their lawyers?

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

Having a good lawyer on your team is

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

If a businessperson cannot find important legal information or cannot understand the information which is found, what should be done?

A provincial law society

Why is it unnecessary (and undesirable) for a client to seek legal advice for every decision she must make?

When searching online for legal information, it is best to

Why might a business person have more than one lawyer?

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