Legal Research Flashcards
1
Q
In what two sections is a legal research report divided into?
A
- Part 1 - Advice to the client
- Part 2 - Legal reasoning for advice (sources and authorities)
2
Q
What is the total assessment time for research, which is inclusive of reading and writing?
A
60 minutes
3
Q
Which 3 skills are assessed in legal research?
A
- Client-focused advice
- Identify and use relevant sources and authorities
- Clear, precise, concise, and acceptable language
4
Q
What should you do you feel that further factual investigations are required to answer the question?
A
State this in the report
5
Q
How should sources be identified in Part 2 of the report?
A
Fully and clearly, giving full references, using standard citations and abbreviations
6
Q
Who will the legal research report likely be addressed to?
A
A partner
7
Q
Give 2 examples of professional conduct issues that may arise in research
A
- Integrity and independence
- Acting in a client’s best interests
