Question 1

A 2005 survey by the Canadian Bar Association revealed the average cost of a contested divorce in Canada is $8505.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada was Beverley McLachlin in 1982.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In 2009,the base pay of a federally appointed judge was $260 000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

At the 2004 CBA annual meeting,which of the following proposals was overwhelmingly rejected by its membership?

Accepted Answer

A)   fee caps
B)   universal legal aid
C)   sex-with-clients ban
D)   provincial standards of practice
E)   federal codes of ethical conduct

Question 5

Many first- and second-year lawyers report a/an _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   slight adjustment to expectations
B)   major adjustment to expectations
C)   balance of expectations
D)   confinement to a form of "hazing"
E)   overall satisfaction and stimulation

Question 6

Almost ___ of successful applicants to the University of Toronto's law school in 2008 possessed a graduate degree.

Accepted Answer

A)   one-third
B)   one-quarter
C)   one-fifth
D)   one-sixth
E)   one-half

Question 7

Ontario was the last to enact legislation establishing a comprehensive legal aid system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

At most firms,lawyers' time is billed in 6-minute or 15-minute intervals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Discuss the two types of legal aid plans that exist in Canada.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In 2009,the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was almost double that of his/her colleagues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Lawyers in private practice perform all but which one of these major roles?

Accepted Answer

A)   counselling
B)   negotiating
C)   drafting
D)   litigating
E)   accounting

Question 12

Advertising by lawyers for abuse-related claims is strongly opposed in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Identify the five stages of occupational professionalization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

Large corporations typically have huge legal departments with 200 lawyers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Acceptance into law school tends to be overwhelmingly geared toward _________.

Accepted Answer

A)   gender equity
B)   diversity
C)   socioeconomic status
D)   historically marginalized groups
E)   LSAT scores

Question 16

In 2002,Canadian law societies received approximately _____ complaints about lawyers.

Accepted Answer

A)   14 000
B)   17 000
C)   21 000
D)   24 000
E)   28 000

Question 17

How do Canadian law associations police their membership? Do you think this is a worthwhile endeavour? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

In the 1990s,fewer than ____ percent of lawyers were Native Canadians.

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   3
C)   7
D)   11
E)   15

Question 19

In 1951,the number of lawyers in Canada was 9000.In 2004,this number had risen to ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   19 000
B)   39 000
C)   83 000
D)   91 000
E)   101 000

Question 20

Outline the law school socialization process.How is this effective as an occupational safeguard?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 8: The Legal Profession

A 2005 survey by the Canadian Bar Association revealed the average cost of a contested divorce in Canada is $8505.

The first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada was Beverley McLachlin in 1982.

In 2009,the base pay of a federally appointed judge was $260 000.

At the 2004 CBA annual meeting,which of the following proposals was overwhelmingly rejected by its membership?

Many first- and second-year lawyers report a/an _________.

Almost ___ of successful applicants to the University of Toronto's law school in 2008 possessed a graduate degree.

Ontario was the last to enact legislation establishing a comprehensive legal aid system.

At most firms,lawyers' time is billed in 6-minute or 15-minute intervals.

Discuss the two types of legal aid plans that exist in Canada.

In 2009,the annual salary of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court was almost double that of his/her colleagues.

Lawyers in private practice perform all but which one of these major roles?

Advertising by lawyers for abuse-related claims is strongly opposed in Canada.

Identify the five stages of occupational professionalization.

Large corporations typically have huge legal departments with 200 lawyers.

Acceptance into law school tends to be overwhelmingly geared toward _________.

In 2002,Canadian law societies received approximately _____ complaints about lawyers.

How do Canadian law associations police their membership? Do you think this is a worthwhile endeavour? Why or why not?

In the 1990s,fewer than ____ percent of lawyers were Native Canadians.

In 1951,the number of lawyers in Canada was 9000.In 2004,this number had risen to ____.

Outline the law school socialization process.How is this effective as an occupational safeguard?