SQE2 Client Interviewing & Attendance Notes 1

Question 1

During a client interview, which skill is most important for establishing trust at the outset?

Accepted Answer

Active listening and acknowledging the client's concerns

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Immediately advising on legal merits

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Explaining your fee structure in full

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Reading the file before the client speaks

Question 2

An attendance note must be completed:

Accepted Answer

As contemporaneously as possible after the meeting

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Within one week of the meeting

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Only if the client requests it

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At the end of the matter

Question 3

When a client presents a complex problem in an interview, the solicitor should first:

Accepted Answer

Allow the client to explain the problem fully without interruption

Answer

Advise on all relevant law immediately

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Check the limitation period

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Refer the client to a specialist

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a valid client care letter under the SRA Code of Conduct?

Accepted Answer

Name of the supervising partner

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Information about the right to complain

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An estimate of costs

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The name of the person handling the matter

Question 5

The key purpose of an attendance note in contentious matters is to:

Accepted Answer

Create a contemporaneous record of instructions and advice given

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Provide marketing data

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Satisfy AML requirements only

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Be used in tribunal proceedings automatically

Question 6

When a client discloses information suggesting they intend to commit a future crime, the solicitor should:

Accepted Answer

Advise against the course of conduct and consider ceasing to act

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Keep the information confidential and continue acting

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Report immediately to the police without further action

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Disclose to the other party in the proceedings