Deck 5: Access to Justice and Legal Ethics

Question 1

The appropriate sanction for a lawyer who steals money from his client would be ______.

A) reprimand
B) disbarment
C) probation
D) suspension

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers the obligation to offer objective and disinterested advice to a client.

A) relations with persons other than client
B) lawyer-client relationship
C) the lawyer as a counselor
D) law firms and associations

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which president placed the legal services of the poor under the control of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC)?

A) Lincoln
B) Roosevelt
C) Nixon
D) Obama

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Most common legal needs ______.

A) are related to non-violent crimes
B) are related to personal finances and housing
C) are related to divorce
D) are related to violent crimes

Question 5

Legal education in Europe is characterized by ______.

A) Socratic method
B) lecture method
C) being an undergraduate degree
D) both B and C

Question 6

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers fees for legal representation.

A) lawyer as an advocate
B) lawyer-client relationship
C) lawyer as a counselor
D) information regarding legal services

Question 7

Identify approximately how many complaints against lawyers are dismissed per year.

A) 10%
B) 25%
C) 50%
D) 90%

Question 8

Identify the only state to make all complaints against lawyers public.

A) Iowa
B) Oregon
C) Wisconsin
D) Michigan

Question 9

The appropriate sanction for a lawyer who is battling with alcoholism would be ______.

A) disbarment
B) probation
C) suspension
D) reprimand

Question 10

A judge can NOT hold lawyers in contempt of court for which selection below?

A) for destroying evidence
B) for concealing evidence
C) objecting to another lawyer
D) for none of the above

Question 11

Convicted felons ______.

A) have difficulty gaining admission to the bar
B) have difficulty gaining admission to law school
C) are not allowed admission to the bar
D) are not allowed admission to law school

Question 12

Identify which of the following states continues to offer a diploma privilege.

A) Michigan
B) Wisconsin
C) Oregon
D) New York

Question 13

Identify in what year the ABA (American Bar Association) passed the resolution encouraging the assistance of the "worthy poor."

A) 1890
B) 1917
C) 1919
D) 1920

Question 14

In this sort of action, a letter is sent to the lawyer noting minor misconduct. These matters can be disposed of without a formal hearing if the lawyer agrees to accept responsibility.

A) probation
B) suspension
C) restitution
D) reprimand

Question 15

Identify which of the following published "Justice and the Poor" in 1919.

A) New York Legal Aid Society
B) Boston Legal Aid Society
C) New York Bar Association
D) American Bar Association

Question 16

Identify which of the following ABA rules of professional conduct obligates a lawyer to avoid litigating claims that lack merit.

A) lawyer as an advocate
B) lawyer-client relationship
C) lawyer as a counselor
D) relations with persons other than the client

Question 17

The prohibition from practicing law for a limited period of time is called ______.

A) reprimand
B) suspension
C) restitution
D) probation

Question 18

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers responsibilities toward partners, associates, and paralegals.

A) lawyer-client relationship
B) lawyer as a counselor
C) relations with persons other than the client
D) law firms and associations

Question 19

This philosopher criticized their "small and unrighteous souls" while the great Roman Seneca noted that lawyers act as instruments of injustice who are "smothered by their prosperity."

A) Aristotle
B) Plato
C) Socrates
D) Hippocrates

Question 20

A lawyer engaging in this practice is using the law to advance a social movement ______.

A) corporate work
B) self-representation
C) pro bono work
D) cause lawyering

Question 21

Discipline of lawyers in the 19th century was left for ______.

A) judges
B) other lawyers
C) the federal government
D) the bar association

Question 22

Candidates with the following have difficulty gaining admission to the Bar.

A) misdemeanor
B) both
C) neither
D) felony

Question 23

The Continuing legal education requirement for lawyers consists of 50 hr a year of ethics training.

Question 24

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers the obligation to accept court appointments to represent indigents.

A) integrity of the profession
B) public service
C) information regarding legal services
D) lawyer-client relationship

Question 25

Virginia is the only state that makes complaints against lawyers public.

Question 26

Identify approximately how many American Bar Association accredited law schools are in the United States.

A) 100
B) 200
C) 300
D) 400

Question 27

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers disciplinary proceedings and misconduct.

A) public services
B) information regarding legal services
C) public services
D) the integrity of the profession

Question 28

There are 50 hr of recommended Pro Bono work for practicing lawyers.

Question 29

Which of the following ABA rules of professional conduct DOES NOT obligate a lawyer to avoid litigating claims that lack merit?

A) lawyer as an advocate
B) lawyer-client relationship
C) lawyer as a judge
D) relations with persons other than the client

Question 30

The New York Legal Aid society that provided legal needs for the poor of every background was founded in ______.

A) 1880
B) 1890
C) 1980
D) 1990

Question 31

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers pro bono services.

A) public services
B) information regarding legal services
C) integrity of the profession
D) lawyer-client relationship

Question 32

In order to practice law in the United States, a person DOES NOT need to ______.

A) graduate from an ABA accredited law school
B) pass the bar exam
C) have a PhD
D) none of the above

Question 33

The LSAT is used to measure ______.

A) whether an individual can practice law
B) whether an individual can develop into a skilled attorney after three years of study
C) whether an individual can finish law school
D) whether an individual can pass the bar

Question 34

The permanent prohibition on the ability to practice law is called ______.

A) suspension
B) restitution
C) disbarment
D) reprimand

Question 35

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers the responsibility of prosecutors.

A) lawyer as an advocate
B) lawyer as a counselor
C) lawyer-client relationship
D) integrity of the profession

Question 36

Being allowed to practice law while undergoing rehabilitation for a problem is called ______.

A) probation
B) reprimand
C) suspension
D) restitution

Question 37

Current ABA Rules of Professional Conduct ______.

A) recommends a goal of 50 hr of pro bono work per year
B) requires a goal of 50 hr of pro bono work per year
C) holds no recommendations on pro bono work for lawyers
D) recommends a goal of 100 hr of pro bono work per year

Question 38

Padding charges is the exaggeration of time spent working on a case.

Question 39

Most lawyers charge per hour.

Question 40

Identify which one of the following ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct covers procedures for practicing in jurisdictions where a lawyer is not admitted to practice.

A) lawyer as an advocate
B) law firms and associations
C) lawyer as a counselor
D) public service

Question 41

Define and explain group legal services plans.

Question 42

In France, those aspiring to be judges have to spend 3 years probationary service at a lower court in order to be eligible for a permanent position after passing the second state exam.

Question 43

Lawyers engage in cause lawyering when they use the law to advance a social movement or policy they believe is in the public interest.

Question 44

GRE is used to measure whether an individual can develop into a skilled attorney after 3 years of study.

Question 45

Michigan is the only state that allows you to practice law if you graduate from a law school within the state.

Question 46

Summarize the history of prohibition on lawyers for advertising.

Question 47

President Eisenhower placed legal services under the control of the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

Question 48

Pro se representation is also known as self-representation.

Question 49

During the 18th and 19th century, a legal career was open to anyone who was able to get an apprenticeship.

Question 50

Define Pro Bono, and explain the rationale behind it.

Question 51

In France law school requires a master's degree.

Question 52

Define cause lawyering and explain the most common reason for it.

Question 53

Federal courts have their own licensing system.

Question 54

Explain and discuss contingent fees and be sure to identify what type of cases are most related to this.