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Solicitors Flashcards

1
Q

What do solicitors join when they enter their profession?

A

The Law Society

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2
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Solicitors are called to the what?

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The Roll

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What creates the code of conduct for solicitors?

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The Law Society

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The Law Society

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creates the code of conduct for solicitors

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The Solicitors Regulation Authority

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  • regulates solicitors
  • respond to complaints concerning professional misconduct
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What regulates solicitors?

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The Solicitors Regulation Authority

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What can a complaint of professional misconduct result in?

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  • Formal reprimand
  • Suspension from the Roll
  • Striking off the roll
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8
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Most solicitors are employed by what?

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A partnership or company of solicitors

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Main responsibilities of a solicitor

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  • Giving advice to clients
  • Drafting documents
  • Criminal litigation
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10
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Examples of documents that solicitors draft

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  • wills
  • contracts
  • witness statements
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Examples of when solicitors advise clients

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  • advising on the strength of evidence
  • duty solicitor
  • finding a barrister for their client in serious criminal cases
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12
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Solicitors have rights of audience in what courts?

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  • Magistrates
  • County
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13
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Solicitors have what in Magistrates and County courts?

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rights of audience

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14
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What does a solicitor usually specialise in?

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  • a particular area of law
  • defence or prosecution
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15
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What must a solicitor do to gain rights of audience in a superior court?

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Complete an advocacy qualification for that court

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16
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What does an advocacy qualification allow a solicitor to do?

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  • have rights of audience in a superior court
  • be appointed as a judge or King’s Counsel
17
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Instead of suing a solicitor, what can a client do?

A

Make a contract claim

18
Q

White v Jones 1995

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solicitors can be liable in negligence to someone who is not their client but is affected by their negligent work

19
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solicitors can be liable in negligence to someone who is not their client but is affected by their negligent work

A

White v Jones 1995

20
Q

Hall v Simons 2000

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Client can sue their solicitor in negligence if they suffer loss due to poor quality work

21
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Client can sue their solicitor in negligence if they suffer loss due to poor quality work

A

Hall v Simons 2000

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