Legal Professional Ethics Quiz
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According to the given text, when can an advocate communicate with a judge or judicial officer?

  • At any time, as long as the advocate furnishes the opposing advocate with a copy of the written communication
  • In the absence of the opposing counsel, but only in open court
  • In the absence of the opposing counsel, but only in ex parte matters
  • Only in open court and upon the merits of a contested matter pending before the judge or judicial officer (correct)
  • What is the appropriate action for an advocate when a client offers the assistance of additional advocates?

  • Decline the offer and consider it as evidence of want of confidence
  • Accept the offer, but only if the dues of the advocate first retained are paid
  • Accept the offer without hesitation
  • Refer the matter to the determination of the client (correct)
  • What is considered indecent in the trial of a cause according to the text?

  • To allow ill-feelings between clients to influence advocates' conduct towards each other
  • To allude to personal history or peculiarities of advocates on the other side (correct)
  • To decline association as a colleague unless the dues of the advocate first retained are paid
  • To engage in personal colloquies that cause delay and promote unseemly wrangling
  • In what circumstances is division of fees with any person for legal services considered proper according to the given text?

    <p>It is considered proper if the division is based on the principle of division of work as expressed in the agreement between advocates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is expected from junior and younger members towards senior and elder members at the Bar according to the given text?

    <p>They should be respectful and helpful to senior and elder members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to clause 134, what is the duty of every Advocate?

    <p>To uphold the dignity and high standing of the profession (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by clause 135 regarding solicitation of professional employment?

    <p>Soliciting professional employment by any means (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to clause 135, what type of information can be included in professional cards and directories?

    <p>Professional and academic qualifications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by clause 136 regarding solicitation or obtaining professional employment?

    <p>Employing unlicensed persons for solicitation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is prohibited by clause 136 regarding compensation arising out of professional employment?

    <p>Accepting compensation offered to him as a result of an unlicensed person's activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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