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What is the primary objective of Rule 2 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the primary objective of Rule 2 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the main focus of Chapter 2 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the main focus of Chapter 2 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
According to Rule 5, how should a lawyer conduct himself on a personal level?
According to Rule 5, how should a lawyer conduct himself on a personal level?
What is the main purpose of Rule 6 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the main purpose of Rule 6 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
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How many chapters are there in the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
How many chapters are there in the Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
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What is the focus of Rule 3 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the focus of Rule 3 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
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What is the purpose of Rule 4 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the purpose of Rule 4 of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
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What is the overall goal of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
What is the overall goal of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers?
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What is the primary concern for a lawyer before agreeing to exercise legal work?
What is the primary concern for a lawyer before agreeing to exercise legal work?
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What is a crucial aspect of the written contract between the lawyer and client?
What is a crucial aspect of the written contract between the lawyer and client?
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What should a lawyer avoid doing to increase costs incurred by the client?
What should a lawyer avoid doing to increase costs incurred by the client?
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What is a key consideration for a lawyer when determining fees?
What is a key consideration for a lawyer when determining fees?
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What is a lawyer's commitment as per Rule 16?
What is a lawyer's commitment as per Rule 16?
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What should a lawyer consider when drafting a written contract with the client?
What should a lawyer consider when drafting a written contract with the client?
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What is a crucial aspect of the lawyer-client relationship?
What is a crucial aspect of the lawyer-client relationship?
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What should a lawyer take into account when determining fees?
What should a lawyer take into account when determining fees?
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What is the primary responsibility of a law firm regarding financial transactions?
What is the primary responsibility of a law firm regarding financial transactions?
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What is the consequence of breaching the Rules of Professional Conduct?
What is the consequence of breaching the Rules of Professional Conduct?
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What is the primary role of a lawyer in their interaction with trainees?
What is the primary role of a lawyer in their interaction with trainees?
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How long after publication will the Rules of Professional Conduct come into force?
How long after publication will the Rules of Professional Conduct come into force?
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What is the purpose of Rule 40?
What is the purpose of Rule 40?
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What is required to be displayed in a visible place in a law firm's office?
What is required to be displayed in a visible place in a law firm's office?
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What is the lawyer's obligation if opposing counsel asks them to deliver a message or information to the client?
What is the lawyer's obligation if opposing counsel asks them to deliver a message or information to the client?
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What is the primary purpose of Rule 37 in relation to the lawyer's participation in social media or advertisement?
What is the primary purpose of Rule 37 in relation to the lawyer's participation in social media or advertisement?
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What is the lawyer's responsibility regarding the privacy of clients or others in the context of social media or advertisement?
What is the lawyer's responsibility regarding the privacy of clients or others in the context of social media or advertisement?
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What is the consequence of the lawyer's action if they publish facts of the investigations and trials without the competent authority's permission?
What is the consequence of the lawyer's action if they publish facts of the investigations and trials without the competent authority's permission?
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What is the lawyer's limitation in providing answers to specific questions in an ongoing case or a case that may be brought before the judiciary?
What is the lawyer's limitation in providing answers to specific questions in an ongoing case or a case that may be brought before the judiciary?
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What is the primary purpose of Rule 38 in relation to the lawyer's advertisement?
What is the primary purpose of Rule 38 in relation to the lawyer's advertisement?
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What is the lawyer's obligation regarding the dignity of the profession in the context of advertisement?
What is the lawyer's obligation regarding the dignity of the profession in the context of advertisement?
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What is the consequence of the lawyer's action if they violate the advertising controls stipulated under Rule 38?
What is the consequence of the lawyer's action if they violate the advertising controls stipulated under Rule 38?
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What is the primary reason a lawyer may withdraw from legal work before its completion?
What is the primary reason a lawyer may withdraw from legal work before its completion?
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How long must a lawyer retain a client's original documents and papers after the termination of the contractual relationship?
How long must a lawyer retain a client's original documents and papers after the termination of the contractual relationship?
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Who is the only person from whom a lawyer may collect or accept fees?
Who is the only person from whom a lawyer may collect or accept fees?
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What is a key principle that a lawyer should observe when offering consultation?
What is a key principle that a lawyer should observe when offering consultation?
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What is a lawyer prohibited from doing during consultation?
What is a lawyer prohibited from doing during consultation?
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What is a confidentiality exception specified for lawyers?
What is a confidentiality exception specified for lawyers?
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What is a key principle that a lawyer must adhere to in civil proceedings?
What is a key principle that a lawyer must adhere to in civil proceedings?
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What is a consideration a lawyer must make when setting fees for consultation?
What is a consideration a lawyer must make when setting fees for consultation?
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Study Notes
Code/Rules of Professional Conduct for Lawyers
- The Code provides guidelines for lawyers practicing in the Kingdom, divided into 8 chapters:
- General provisions and rules
- Lawyer-client relationship
- Consultation
- Litigation
- Lawyer dealings with non-clients
- Lawyer dealing with the media
- Law firms
- Final provisions
Chapter 1 – General Provisions & Rules
- Rule 2 aims to:
- Develop and raise standards of the legal profession
- Regulate lawyers' responsibility and define their responsibilities towards clients, colleagues, judicial authorities, and society
- Enhance legal protection of lawyers, clients, and other concerned parties
- Promote transparency and accountability in professional practices
- Improve the efficiency of the justice system's performance
- Rule 3: Lawyers must maintain the honor and dignity of the profession and not act in any way that undermines public trust
- Rule 4: Lawyers must be suitably dressed and maintain a professional appearance
- Rule 5: Lawyers must conduct themselves with honor, honesty, and integrity, both personally and professionally
- Rule 6: Lawyers must strive for continuous learning and development to practice with the highest degree of professionalism
Chapter 2 – Lawyer-Client Relationship
- Rule 11: Before agreeing to exercise legal work, lawyers must ensure:
- Their ability and readiness to perform tasks in a timely manner
- No conflict of interest between the client and former or current clients
- Client's identity and eligibility
- Rule 12: Lawyers must draft a written contract with their client, including:
- Parties' personal information
- Legal work, subject matter, and expected timeframe
- Fees or method of calculation
- Rule 13: Fees must be determined according to the contract, taking into account:
- Time, effort, skills, and capacities required
- Fees charged by counterparts in the local market
- Impact on the lawyer's relationship with other clients
- Nature and duration of the professional relationship
- Lawyer's professional experience and reputation
- Rule 14: Lawyers must not undertake activities that are not required for the implementation of the contract
- Rule 15: Lawyers must consider the social and financial situation of their clients
- Rule 16: Lawyers must commit to the terms of the contract and exercise due diligence and reasonable effort
- Rule 22: Lawyers may withdraw from legal work before its completion, but must inform the client in sufficient time
- Rule 23: Lawyers must return original documents and papers to their clients upon request, within five years from the termination of the contractual relationship
- Rule 24: Lawyers must not collect or accept fees from anyone other than their client, unless the client gives prior informed consent
- Rule 25: Lawyers must respect deadlines
Chapter 3: Consultation
- Rule 26: Lawyers must offer consultation autonomously and objectively, considering the client's financial and social situation
- Rule 27: Lawyers must not offer legal consultation that would assist the client in breaking or violating the law
- Rule 28: Lawyers must not break confidentiality or violate the privacy of the concerned parties
Chapter 4: Litigation
- Rule 29: Lawyers must abide by the ethics and principles of the profession in civil proceedings
Chapter 6: Lawyer Dealings with the Media
- Rule 37: Lawyers must abide by the following when participating in social media or advertisement:
- Relevant laws, rules, and decisions
- Preserve the privacy of clients or others and protect their confidential information
- Refrain from misleading, forgery, or deception
- Preserve the integrity of the judiciary and its members
- Refrain from publishing facts of investigations and trials without permission
- Refrain from providing detailed answers to specific questions in an ongoing case
- Dress appropriately and maintain a professional appearance
- Adhere to advertising controls
- Rule 38: Lawyers must ensure that their advertisements are not misleading, false, or deceptive, and do not violate the Rules or the principles and dignity of the profession
Chapter 7: Law Firms
- Rule 39: Law firms must have offices befitting the profession and show the firm's register in a visible place
- Rule 40: Lawyers and law firms must abide by the Rules and take necessary procedures to guarantee compliance and awareness by all employees
- Rule 41: Lawyers must fulfill the rights of trainees in their law firm, providing advice and guidance, and sharing knowledge and experience
- Rule 42: Law firms must keep all records, papers, documents, and data for all financial transactions for a period of no less than five years
Chapter 8: Final Provisions
- Rule 44: The provisions of Article 29 of the Law shall apply to anyone who breaches the Rules
- Rule 45: Lawyers shall be responsible for the violation of the Rules, whether they committed, directed, or commissioned the violation
- Rule 46: The Rules shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into force thirty days after publication
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Test your knowledge of the Code of Professional Conduct for Lawyers in the Kingdom, covering general provisions, lawyer-client relationships, and more.