LAWS50038 Legal Ethics Exam Notes

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Exam & Hypothetical Notes for Legal Ethics. Outlines: - Relevant case notes - Colour coordinated - Interaction between case law and legislation - Includes ethical/legal obligations under the Civil Procedure Act as well as LPUL, Solicitor's/Barristers conduct rules - Diagrams & tests for how to answer a hypo question Topic List: 1. Lawyers' Ethics & Lawyer Regulation 2. The Role of Lawyers 3. Admissions and Fitness to Practise (brief) 4. Duties to the Administration of Justice - Independence & Candour 5. Duty of Confidence 6. Legal Professional Privilege 7. Duty of Care 8. Duty of Loyalty (Conflicts) 9. Costs Disclosure, Billing & Client Money 10. Ethical Behaviour & Decision-Making in Organisations 11. Complaints and Lawyers Discipline 12. Gorilla Exceptions & Ethical Apathy