HD (90) Exam Notes - Lawyers Ethics in Practice

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These HD notes cover all key topics and are up to date as of the latest semester. They have been crafted to be clear, concise, and exam-ready, designed to help you achieve success. With a final grade of 90%, these notes include in-depth case summaries, step-by-step problem-solving scripts, and high-quality exam tips to guide you through any question. Perfect for exam preparation, they provide you with the tools to excel in your subject. Topics included: Topic 1: Introduction and Overview; Topic 2: Overview of Lawyer's responsibilities - duty to obey the law; Topic 3: responsibilities to the court - ethics in civil matters, negotiation and ADR; Topic 4 - ethical responsibilities in criminal matters; Topic 5 - confidentiality - duty to client; Topics 6 + 7 - conflicts of interest; Topics on trust accounting and costs; Topic 8 - admission to practice; Topic on regulation of lawyers