Law, Lawyers and Society

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This is a study guide for the subject LAWS1210 - Law, Lawyers and Society. This study guide is based on the 2012 course, and is structured according to the following topics:

Lawyers & Clients: Communication, Representation & Advice

• Lawyer-Client Communication
• Lawyer Fees and Costs
• Representation:

  • Duty to Accept Work & Duties of Obedience to Clients and to Law
  • Can I be a Good Lawyer and a Good Person?
  • Children and Intellectually Disabled Clients

• Aspects of Practice

Lawyers’ Duties & Regulation

• Admission to the Legal Profession & Legal Education
• Self-Regulation, Competition & Reform (unavailable)
• Discipline
• The Office of the Legal Services Commissioner
• Duties of Competence & Care
• Fiduciary Duties:

  • Conflicts and Confidentiality
  • Confidentiality (Legal Professional Privilege)
  • Client-Client Conflict

Advocacy and Justice

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