HD LAW5015 - COMPREHENSIVE ETHICS EXAM NOTES INCL. CASE SUMMARIES

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Taken in T3 2023 Used these notes in the exam to get a 80% overall mark, 86% on the exam Includes comprehensive case summaries for class as well Topics covered: Introduction Hierarchy of professional duties Fundamental duties of a solicitor Admission to practice Lawyers’ duties Fundmental duties/introductory principles Duty to obey the law Duty to the court Duty to the client – competency, loyalty, confidence and privilege Duty to the client – lawyer-client conflicts Duty to the client – client-client conflicts Duties to third parties Specific duties in civil and criminal matters Specific duties in civil litigation and adr Specific duties in criminal matters Legal costs and trust accounting Legal costs Recovering costs Trusts accounting Complaints, disciplinary proceedings and sanctions