Legal Ethics in Client-Attorney Relationships Quiz
Test your knowledge on legal ethics with questions about attorney duties, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and more.
#1
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an attorney in the client-attorney relationship?
Maintaining confidentiality
Providing zealous representation
Disclosing all information to the opposing party
Avoiding conflicts of interest
#2
What is the primary purpose of attorney-client privilege?
To protect the attorney's interests
To allow attorneys to avoid disclosing information
To facilitate open communication between clients and attorneys
To allow attorneys to testify against their clients
#3
In the context of legal ethics, what does 'zealous representation' mean?
Pursuing the client's case with utmost dedication and vigor
Being aggressive and confrontational towards the opposing party
Ignoring legal guidelines to win the case
Hiding information from the client
#4
What is the attorney's duty regarding conflicts of interest?
Avoiding conflicts of interest whenever possible
Disclosing conflicts of interest to the client
Obtaining informed consent from the client
All of the above
#5
What does 'confidentiality' mean in the attorney-client relationship?
The attorney is free to share client information with anyone.
The attorney is prohibited from disclosing any client information to third parties.
The attorney can disclose client information only if it's in the client's best interest.
The attorney can disclose client information only with the client's consent or as required by law.
#6
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of breaching attorney-client privilege?
Disciplinary action by the bar association
Civil liability for damages
Criminal prosecution
Immunity from legal consequences
#7
What does 'informed consent' mean in the context of conflicts of interest?
The attorney must get the client's agreement without explaining the potential consequences.
The attorney must inform the client about the risks and benefits of the conflict and get the client's agreement.
The attorney must notify the opposing party about the conflict.
The attorney must seek consent from other attorneys involved in the case.
#8
Under what circumstances can an attorney breach client confidentiality?
To protect the attorney's interests
To comply with a court order
To correct a past mistake
To advance the attorney's career
#9
What is the attorney's obligation if the client intends to commit perjury?
The attorney must assist the client in committing perjury.
The attorney must advise the client to commit perjury.
The attorney must disclose the client's intent to commit perjury and withdraw from representation if necessary.
The attorney must remain silent regarding the client's intent to commit perjury.
#10
What is the attorney's responsibility if the client insists on pursuing a frivolous lawsuit?
The attorney must file the lawsuit regardless of its merits.
The attorney must withdraw from representation if the lawsuit lacks merit.
The attorney can advise the client but cannot withdraw from representation.
The attorney must ignore the client's insistence and proceed with other legal matters.
#11
What is the attorney's responsibility if they make an error that negatively impacts the client's case?
The attorney should hide the error to protect their reputation.
The attorney should inform the client and take necessary steps to rectify the error.
The attorney should blame the client for the error.
The attorney should abandon the case to avoid further complications.
#12
What is the attorney's duty if the client insists on pursuing an illegal course of action?
The attorney must comply with the client's wishes to avoid conflict.
The attorney must report the client's intentions to the authorities.
The attorney must advise against the illegal action and withdraw if necessary.
The attorney must assist the client in carrying out the illegal action discreetly.
#13
What is the attorney's role in ensuring the client's decision-making capacity?
The attorney is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the client
The attorney must assess the client's decision-making capacity and act accordingly
The attorney should ignore the client's capacity and proceed with the case
The attorney should withdraw from representing clients with decision-making impairments
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