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Professional Responsibility Flashcards

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  1. Under the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) Rules of Professional Conduct, what is a lawyer's primary duty?

    Answer: To act with integrity, maintain independence, and serve the interests of clients and the public

    Rule 1.01 of the LSO Rules of Professional Conduct requires lawyers to act with integrity, independence, and competence in serving both clients and the administration of justice.

  2. Under LSO Rules, what is the scope of solicitor-client privilege?

    Answer: Confidential communications between a lawyer and client made for the purpose of obtaining legal advice

    Solicitor-client privilege protects confidential communications between lawyer and client made for the dominant purpose of seeking or giving legal advice.

  3. Under the LSO Rules of Professional Conduct, when may a lawyer withdraw from representing a client?

    Answer: For good cause, with reasonable notice to the client, and subject to court permission if proceedings are ongoing

    Rule 3.7 permits withdrawal for good cause (such as conflict of interest, client misconduct, or non-payment) but requires adequate notice and, in court proceedings, the court's permission.

  4. Under the LSO Rules, what is 'competence' for a Ontario lawyer?

    Answer: Having and applying the relevant knowledge, skills, and judgment required to serve clients with appropriate care

    Rule 3.1 defines competence as the application of relevant legal knowledge, skills, and judgment in representing a client with care, thoroughness, and efficiency.

  5. In Ontario, what is a lawyer's duty when they receive funds belonging to a client?

    Answer: Deposit them in a mixed trust account separate from the lawyer's own funds and maintain proper records

    LSO By-Law 9 requires client funds to be deposited in a mixed trust account, kept separate from the lawyer's personal and business funds, with detailed financial records maintained.

  6. Under the LSO Rules, what is the 'duty of candour' owed to the court?

    Answer: A duty not to mislead the court by misrepresenting facts or law, and to disclose adverse authority

    The duty of candour (Rule 5.1) requires lawyers not to make false or misleading statements to the court and to disclose directly applicable adverse legal authority.

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