LAWS5009/LAWS2012 Legal Profession Full Course Notes HD Scaffold

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These notes comprehensively cover the whole course and includes Scaffolds for each topic, as well as case examples. I achieved an HD mark in both the mid-semester exam and final exam with these notes. Topics: 1. Intro to the Legal Profession; UOS Approaches to Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility 2. Diversity and the Role of Lawyers 3. Introducing the Regulatory Framework 4. Legal needs, access to justice and delivery of legal services in Australia 5. Law practice management: Costs & Mental Health 6. Legal Education - Pre & Post admission to the profession 7. Duties to the Court and the Administration of Justice 8. Duties of Representation and the Lawyer-Client relationship 9. Communication & Interview 10. Duty of Confidentiality & Client Legal Privilege 11. Conflicts of Interest 12. Duties in specific areas of practice 13. Competence, liability, and immunity 14. Complaints and Discipline