D) for the prospective lawyer to help mediate the current dispute.
E) to discuss the availability of Legal Aid.
Answer: C
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Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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16) The decision to enter into the lawyer-client relationship should be
A) made quickly to ensure that no one else can retain your lawyer.
B) solely up to the lawyer, as he or she is the one with the legal training.
C) made primarily on the basis of cost.
D) a mutual decision made primarily on the basis of trust.
E) solely up the client, as the client is the one paying for the services.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
17) When someone refers you to a particular lawyer, you should
A) retain the lawyer regardless of who gave you the referral.
B) gauge the referral on the basis of the level of trust you have for the person making the referral.
C) retain the lawyer regardless of their area of practice.
D) ensure the referral is from a family member rather than a mere friend.
E) ignore the referral as irrelevant.
Answer: B
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 8
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
18) A lawyer referral service
A) will enable a businessperson to retain a lawyer without need for an initial consultation.
B) is an online fee-based service providing guaranteed results.
C) regulates the legal profession in the interest of the public.
D) provides the names and phone numbers of lawyers who practice in a particular area of law.
E) is also known as "Legal Aid".
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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19) A provincial law society
A) is a self-governing body for lawyers.
B) has as its mandate the provision of free legal services in the public interest.
C) operates primarily to offer low-cost legal advice to members.
D) operates primarily to enhance the commercial interests of its members.
E) is a self-governing body for businesspeople seeking legal advice.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 8
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
20) The Canadian Bar Association is
A) the national society for legal aid services.
B) a professional organization that represents judges and lawyers.
C) focused on enhancing public safety in the liquor distribution industry.
D) an organization responsible for reviewing lawyers' accounts.
E) a disciplinary body for members of the legal profession.
Answer: B
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 8
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
21) When setting up a small business, the best approach to follow is to assume that after the
business has been set up and commences operating,
A) the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will continue to represent
you.
B) the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will refer you to a different
lawyer.
C) a lawyer will no longer be required.
D) you will not need legal advice, as long as you are a sophisticated client.
E) the lawyer you chose to assist you in the start-up of the business will provide free legal
services for the duration of the business's operation.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 9
Topic: Ch. 1 - How to Find an Appropriate Lawyer
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 4. Explain how to find an appropriate lawyer.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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22) Which of the following is not an advantage to maintaining an ongoing relationship with your
lawyer?
A) The lawyer will know and understand you and your business.
B) The lawyer will be able to provide legal advice more efficiently, thereby reducing your legal
costs.
C) The lawyer will be able to customize legal advice so it will be even more useful to you.
D) The lawyer will automatically track your business activities so that he or she can provide