High Distinction Ethics and Professional Responsibility LLB 1197 Notes

Description

I used these notes to achieve 88% on the final LLB 1197 exam- a mark in the top 2-3% of the LLB cohort, also achieving an 85 overall for the course. My notes use case and legislative citations for each and every point made. They include detailed sections relevant for BOTH the problem questions and essay component of the ethics exam. Topics covered include: 1. Retainer and Duty of Representation 2. Duty to Advise 3. Duty of Competence and Care 4. Duty of Loyalty- confidentiality, legal professional privilege, conflicts of interest, duty to account, duty of honesty/candour 5. Duty to other lawyers and 3rd parties 6. Disciplinary proceedings- professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct 7. The Ethical Framework/The Changing Nature of the Legal Profession 8. Admission to the Profession