Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 5. Review how lawyers bill their clients.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
30) Legal aid is
A) universally available, regardless of subject matter or financial need.
B) available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of subject matter.
C) available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject to demonstrated financial need.
D) only available for business law issues.
E) available subject to substantive and financial eligibility requirements.
Answer: E
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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31) Which of the following statements is most accurate?
A) If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid.
B) If you have a legal problem and cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you.
C) If you qualify for legal aid, you will automatically be exempt from all legal costs.
D) Everyone qualifies for legal aid.
E) Everyone can afford a lawyer.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
32) If you collect money as a result of a settlement or judgment obtained through the assistance
of legal aid, you will
A) probably have to repay some or all of the legal aid benefits you received.
B) probably be ineligible to enforce the settlement or judgment if the debtor refuses to pay.
C) probably be able to keep the full amount of the settlement of judgment.
D) be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to legal aid.
E) be required to turn the amount of the settlement or judgment over to the court.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
33) A small business owner
A) is wise to obtain legal aid for business matters rather than having to incur legal costs.
B) is automatically entitled to legal aid assistance.
C) is usually not able to receive legal aid with respect to the type of legal issues involving the
business.
D) should always use duty counsel rather than having to retain a lawyer.
E) should retain duty counsel to draft contracts outlining legal duties.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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34) Which of the following statements regarding duty counsel is accurate?
A) Duty counsel can provide limited assistance in certain court matters.
B) Duty counsel are available to assist in a wide range of business law issues.
C) There is an advantage to using duty counsel rather than retaining one's own lawyer.
D) Duty counsel typically take on your entire case and represent you at trial.
E) There is a lengthy application process to obtain duty counsel.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
35) Duty counsel are typically available
A) for small claims and real estate disputes.
B) in superior court bankruptcy matters.
C) for commercial litigation.
D) in criminal courts, family courts, or immigration hearings.
E) to review and draft a variety of contracts.
Answer: D
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Applied
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
36) Duty counsel are
A) lawyers who assist individuals in court who are not represented by a lawyer.
B) non-lawyers who provide advice to those in financial need.
C) legal assistants who offer legal services at rates significantly lower than those charged by
lawyers.
D) retired lawyers and judges who volunteer through legal aid societies.
E) law students who are fulfilling requirements established by a provincial law society.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 10
Topic: Ch. 1 - Legal Aid
Skill: Recall
Objective: Chapter 1: 6. Describe legal aid.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
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37) Provincial law societies
A) exist primarily to assist clients with complaints concerning fees.
B) provide compensation to clients who are unhappy with legal services.
C) guarantee success in litigation matters.
D) among other things, deal with complaints regarding a lawyer's conduct.