Part 1 Self-test questions

. You are a trainee solicitor and it is your first day at work. You are asked to see a client who has come in without an appointment. After interviewing the client, you find that she requires urgent advice on a complex matter concerning children and involving international law. There is no one else in the office to help.
Which of the following is correct?

You should take on the case as it is urgent.

As you have insufficient knowledge and resources, you should not take on the case.

You have no choice but to take on all clients who come to your office.

Family lawyers should always help everyone who comes for advice and you should take on the case.

. A client should always be informed of which of the law firm's policies after an interview?

Complaints Procedure

Equal Opportunities Procedure

Recruitment Procedure

Money Laundering Procedure

. Which form of family law proceedings will attract public funding from the LAA?

Divorce

A dispute involving where a child lives

Financial Order Proceedings

Proceedings for a domestic violence injunction

. Naomi seeks advice on money and property following her divorce. She has suffered domestic abuse from her husband and needs protection. After negotiations between solicitors, she and her partner have agreed a settlement. You consider that it is fair and advise her to accept it. You advise her to obtain a consent order from the court to finalise the case. Naomi receives income support.
Which of the following is correct?

Naomi will not receive public funding.

Naomi will receive Family Help (Lower)

Naomi will receive Family Help (Higher)

Naomi will be advised under Legal Help.

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