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. The _____ ________ ____ _____ allows lawyers to practice in a variety of business structures.

Your response

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. Which of the following statements is correct?

A barrister can be instructed directly by any member of the public in all types of legal work. correct incorrect

The Bar Council undertakes both a representative and regulatory role for barristers. correct incorrect

Barristers can be sued for negligence in relation to anything done by them in preparing a case for court or in court itself. correct incorrect

All barristers are self employed. correct incorrect

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. One of the recommendations of the ________ ________ was the creation of a Legal Services Board as part of the establishment of a new regulatory framework for the legal profession.

Your response

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. The impact of Part 3 of the Legal Services Act 2007 is to allow other authorised persons, for instance non-solicitors and barristers, to undertake 'reserved legal activity'.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Solicitors may not be sued in negligence where a failure to perform their work with reasonable care and skill has caused loss to someone to whom they owe a duty of care.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Which of the following statements is correct?

A solicitor may operate as a sole practitioner, as a member of a partnership covered by the Partnership Act 1890 or as a member of a limited liability partnership. correct incorrect

The Legal Services Act 2007 prohibits solicitors from operating in partnerships. correct incorrect

Solicitors may not operate as sole practitioners. correct incorrect

The Solicitors Regulation Authority sets limits on the size of legal firms. correct incorrect

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. The _____ ________ ________ ____ (_______ ________) deals with consumer complaints against both barristers and solicitors.

Your response