Part 1: Self-test Questions

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. 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. correct incorrect

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

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

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

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

Complaints Procedure correct incorrect

Equal Opportunities Procedure correct incorrect

Recruitment Procedure correct incorrect

Money Laundering Procedure correct incorrect

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

Divorce correct incorrect

A dispute involving where a child lives correct incorrect

Financial Order Proceedings correct incorrect

Proceedings for a domestic violence injunction correct incorrect

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. 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. correct incorrect

Naomi will receive Family Help (Lower) correct incorrect

Naomi will receive Family Help (Higher) correct incorrect

Naomi will be advised under Legal Help. correct incorrect