FOL W8

What is the primary focus of ethical obligations that practicing lawyers in Qld are subject to?

• Act in the best interest of their clients while upholding the integrity of the legal profession.
• Act in a biased manner towards certain clients
• Disregard the integrity of the legal profession
• Ignore client interests and focus solely on personal gain

What is the significance of ADR in the legal profession?

• ADR is significant in the legal profession as it offers a faster and more cost-effective way to resolve disputes outside of court.
• ADR is insignificant in the legal profession as it is rarely used
• ADR is only used for minor disputes in the legal profession
• It offers an option which transcend an adversarial outcome

What role do legal aid, community centres and pro bono services play in post-pandemic world?

• They help ensure that vulnerable populations have the necessary legal assistance, social services, and advocacy to navigate challenges and rebuild their lives post-pandemic.
• They contribute to the spread of misinformation and confusion among vulnerable populations post-pandemic.
• They are only available to individuals with high income levels post-pandemic.
• They prioritize profit over providing assistance to those in need post-pandemic.

Which of the following is NOT one of the moral theories examined in this week's content?

• Consequentialism

• Utilitarianism

• Virtue Ethics

• Deontological Theory

What are the two main obligations for a lawyer?

• Duty to the court

• Duties to the client

• Provide false information to clients
• Ignore the law and prioritize personal gain

If there is a conflict between duty to the court and to the client, which should prevail?

• Duty to the client
• Duty to oneself
• Duty to the court
• Duty to the judge

What is the primary focus of an adversarial legal system?

• To have the judge or jury advocate for one party over the other
• To have a single party present their case without opposition
• To reach a compromise between parties without a judge or jury
• To have opposing parties present their cases before a third party

Which of the following is NOT listed as a method of ADR?

• Negotiation
• Mediation
• Litigation
• Arbitration

What does 'access to justice' primarily concern itself with?

• Providing free legal services to all individuals
• Limiting legal representation to only certain groups
• Ignoring legal disputes and conflicts
• Ensuring fair and effective resolution of legal issues for all individuals

From the content, what has increased the demand for access to justice recently?

• COVID-19

• Decrease in awareness of human rights issues
• Lack of legal protection in various areas of life
• Decrease in social movements advocating for equality