1. A lawyer may be referred to by other terms, such as a member of the bar....
Question:
1. A lawyer may be referred to by other terms, such as a member of the bar. Name three other terms that may describe a lawyer.
2. In what area of law would a lawyer be said to be practicing if his or her practice solely involved acting for clients who a. were charged with assault, murder, and similar offenses? b. were buying and selling land, houses, condominiums, etc.? c. wanted to come to this country to make it their permanent home? d. were involved in suing someone to resolve a dispute between them?
3. What is meant when a client is a " legal aid" client?
4. Hill, Johnston & Grant is a "law firm." What is meant by that term? What would it mean if the firm was named Hill, Johnston & Grant LLP?
5. In what ways do law clerks/legal administrative assistants help the lawyer?
6. Why is it necessary for a legal assistant to have good proofreading skills?
7. How much of what you learn of the affairs of a client can you discuss outside the office? Why or why not?
8. Why should you maintain a set of precedents?
9. Internet Research: What is the name of the governing body in your province for a. lawyers? b. law clerks?