15 Questions
What is at the core of legal professional conduct?
Acting in the best interests of each client
What does legal ethics broadly refer to?
Unique responsibilities of lawyers and the legal system
What are lawyers subject to due to their close involvement in the administration of law?
Special standards, regulation, and liability
What does legal ethics mostly refer to in terms of rules of professional conduct?
Conflicts of interests, legal privilege, and client confidentiality
What do model rules and regulations serve as for lawyers?
A minimum to be met
What is a long-fought battle in legal ethics?
Balance between client protection or representation and lawyers’ interests
What do legal ethics also apply to, besides the rules required by law?
Norms lawyers must follow that are NOT required by law
What is a conflict of interest?
When a lawyer’s personal or financial interests interfere with their ability to represent their client’s interests
What is an example of a financial conflict of interest?
A lawyer stands to gain financially from a client
How can conflicts of interest be managed?
By identifying risk and raising awareness
What are the types of conflicts of interest mentioned?
Direct, Financial, Personal, Secondary
Which is an example of a direct conflict of interest?
A divorce where the firm is asked to act for both husband and wife
What is a commingle conflict of interest?
Combining a client’s funds or properties into a common fund with the lawyer's assets
How can conflicts of interest be prevented?
Through internal training programs and mentorship programs
What are the penalties for preventing conflicts of interests?
Fines, Suspension, Disbarment
Test your knowledge of legal ethics and conflicts of interest in this quiz. Explore the unique responsibilities of lawyers and the legal system, and understand the core principles of acting in the best interests of each client.
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