LPAB Legal Ethics LPAB 17 Exam Notes

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Exam Notes from LPAB Ethics LPAB 17 Course Topics Covered: Courts maintaining a high standard of conduct in the profession Legal Professional Privilege Advocates Duty to the Court Duty to act with candour and honesty Duty to act independently/exercise forensic judgement Show Cause Events The responsibility of principals and Partnerships Professional Misconduct Conduct occurring outside practice Differences between Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct and Professional Misconduct Confidentiality What circumstances can confidential information be disclosed What circumstances can a solicitor be compelled to disclose confidential information Advocate’s immunity – what it is, how it has developed –Confessions/Admissions of guilt – relevant to Bar Rules, what should an advocate do and why Disciplinary Proceedings – Nature and Purpose of Considerations the Court will have regard to when determining disciplinary actions and orders to make Conflicts of Interest Solicitors Liens Maintenance of Trust Accounts Admission to Practice Solicitor’s Duties Duty to client Duty to Court Duty to colleagues Duty to Act with Honesty Other Duties References to legislation and case law notes in each topic, together with analysis