(LLB/JD) Legal Profession Final Exam Distinction Notes

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Designed for problem questions and essays All topics covered in the following layout (recommended by class teacher): Part 1: THE LEGAL PROFESSION (CHARACTER, ROLE, ASPIRATIONS, UNIQUENESS, DIRECTION AND REGULATION - Introduction to the Legal Profession Unit of Study - Approaches to Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility - Diversity and the Role of Lawyers - Introducing the Regulatory Framework - Legal Needs, Access to Justice and Delivery of Legal Services in Australia - Law Practice Management: Costs and Mental Health - Technology and the Future of the Legal Services, Lawyering and the Legal Profession Part 2: ADMISSION TO PRACTICE - Legal Education – Pre and Post Admission to the Profession Part 3: DISCIPLINE & COMPLAINTS - Complaints and Discipline Part 4: DUTIES OWED BY LAWYERS - Duties to the Court and the Administration of Justice - Duties of Representation and the Lawyer-Client Relationship - Duty of Confidentiality - Conflicts of Interest - Duties in Specific Areas of Practice - Competence, Liability and Immunity Part 5: CLIENT LEGAL PRIVILEGE - Client Legal Privilege Part 6: COMMUNICATION - Communication and Interviewing