Multiple$-$Choice Questions

$1.$ Rule $7\mathrm{.}1-3$ of the Model Code states: $$Unless to do so would be unlawful or would involve a breach of solicitor$-$client privilege, a lawyer must report to the Society.$$

a$.$ participation in criminal activity related to a lawyer$$s practice.

b$.$ the anticipated closing of a law practice c$.$ unfair business practices including competing with other lawyers.

d$.$ inadequate accounting practices applied to trust funds.

e$.$ involvement in local political activities by other lawyers

$2.$ In Ontario, those called to the bar swear that they will in all things conduct themselves with

a$.$ integrity and impartiality

b$.$ diligence and civility

c$.$ integrity and civility

d$.$ diligence and integrity

e$.$ impartiality and diligence

$3.$ Abilities included under the definition of a competent lawyer in Chapter $3$ of the Model Code are

a$.$ mediation skills, legal research, and managing one$$s practice effectively.

b$.$ negotiation, legal research, and managing one$$s practice effectively.

c$.$ computer skills, legal research, and writing and drafting.

d$.$ computer skills, managing one$$s practice effectively, and analysis.

e$.$ managing one$$s practice effectively, analysis, and mediation skills.

$4.$ The duty of confidentiality

a$.$ is central to lawyer $$ client privilege.

b$.$ is unrelated to lawyer $$ client privilege.

c$.$ differs markedly from lawyer $$ client privilege.

d$.$ is narrower than lawyer $$ client privilege.

e$.$ is always defined by the law of evidence.

$5.$ Under the principles in the Model Code, a lawyer can represent opposing parties in a dispute

a$.$ under extreme circumstances

b$.$ with the inferred consent of both parties

c$.$ with the informed consent of both parties

d$.$ under no circumstances

e$.$ with the express consent of both parties

$6.$ In a provincial or territorial appeal court there is usually

a$.$ a judge sitting alone.

b$.$ a judge and a six$-$person jury

c$.$ a panel of three judges

d$.$ a panel of five judges

e$.$ a judge and a $12-$person jury

$7.$ Richard $(1995$b$)$ identified three characteristics that are fundamental to judicial independence, two of which are

a$.$ security of tenure and administrative support

b$.$ financial security and administrative independence

c$.$ good political relations and security of tenure

d$.$ administrative independence and unspecified tenure

e$.$ good political relations and administrative support

$8.$ The Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association $(2006$b$)$ indicates that in their public and private lives, judges must strive for the highest standards of

a$.$ security

b$.$ knowledge

c$.$ diligence

d$.$ impartiality

e$.$ integrity

$9.$ An important component contributing to a judge$$s diligence and competence is

a$.$ sufficient time to enhance skills and knowledge.

b$.$ a continued lack of adequate resources

c$.$ insufficient time to research the law.

d$.$ a very heavy workload

e$.$ sufficient time to consult with lawyers.

$10.$ According to Hackett and Devlin $(2005)$ the goal of social context education for judges is to learn about

a$.$ the majority culture and its dominant values

b$.$ specific minorities and their similar values

c$.$ problems with recent human rights legislation

d$.$ equality principles and experiences of difference

e$.$ common majority and minority values