Revision Questions

This list of questions is to assist you in your revision for the final exam. It is not a complete list of topics
to be covered in the quiz. The multiple choice quiz can include any topic from the lectures, tutorial
reading or other weekly resources that have been posted on iLearn.

1. What is the significance of the case of Giannarelli v Wraith?

2. Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) s 5O – why is it relevant?

3. Can a barrister reject a repugnant client?

4. Who is responsible for the discipline of solicitors in New South Wales?

5. What is the duty of candour and to whom is it owed?

6. What special duties does a prosecutor’s owe to the court?

7. What is the difference between confidentiality and privilege?

8. What is a frozen defence?

9. What is utilitarianism?

10.Why do lawyers require good communication skills?

11.When should a solicitor refuse to accept instructions to act?

12.What role does the Supreme Court play in disciplining legal professionals
for misconduct?
13.What is the role of the Office of Legal Services Commission?

14.What does the Legal Services Council do?

15.Can a lawyer be struck off the roll for conduct that is not related to the
practice of law?

16.Do lawyers ever owe a duty of care to a party to a dispute who is not their
client?

17.Where does a lawyer’s primary duty lie?

18.Can a lawyer be struck off the roll for having abhorrent political views?

19.What are the two main requirements for admission to the profession?

20.If you have a practicing certificate in WA, can you practice in NSW?

21.If a client consents for a lawyer to act for them after the lawyer has
disclosed a conflict of interest, is the lawyer entitled to act?

22.Can a lawyer mix their firm funds with client funds if the purpose is to
maximise the interest to return to the client?

23.Are the Australian Solicitors’ Rules binding upon solicitors in NSW?

24.Can a barrister act for a client without having an instructing solicitor?

25.What is a concurrent client conflict and how can it be cured?

26.Is it permissible to make a false allegation in court about another lawyer

provided you are acting in your client’s best interests?

27.Is it ok to charge a client a higher fee for work that has to be done urgently?

28.True or false - Its ok for a lawyer to lie to their opponent in a mediation

because mediation is not court.

29.What is the role of the prosecutor?

30.What is the difference between an amoral lawyer and an immoral lawyer?

31.Do lawyers owe a duty to the community?

32.True or false: Access to justice means being able to afford a lawyer.

33.What is the name of the Board responsible for applications for admission to
the legal profession in NSW?