Quiz for Model Rule 1.1 - Competence Attorney Quiz

True or False. A lawyer can be disciplined under the Code of Federal Regulations for failing to provide competent representation.

• True

• False

Which of the following factors explains how competency is measured?

• Legal Knowledge and Skill

• Timeliness

• Thoroughness

• Preparation

• All of the above

Which of the following would likely impact the lawyer’s knowledge of the law and procedures as well as skill?

• Not setting aside the necessary time to prepare and review a client’s application

• Not reviewing the client’s complete immigration file before submitting it to the government

• Failing to review all evidence that the client has provided

• Failing to timely prepare the client for a hearing

• All of the above

What are relevant factors in determining whether a lawyer has the requisite knowledge in a particular matter?

• a. Preparation and study of the lawyer is able to give the matter

• b. The lawyer’s training and experience in the field in question

• c. The lawyer’s general experience

• A, B, and C

• None of the above

True or False. Special training is required to have the requisite legal knowledge in a particular matter.

• True

• False

The following examples of the basic legal skills can be used to measure competency except:

• Ability to network

• Analyze precedent

• Evaluate evidence

• Drafting legal documents

• All of the above

True or False. Competency is based on the standard of case in the legal community in which the lawyer practices or the reasonable competent lawyer standard.

• True

• False

A reasonable competent lawyer would:

• Take steps necessary to obtain competency on a legal matter or refer the matter out

• Files applications and motions timely

• Have knowledge of the current law, inspired thinking, and sometimes the courage to push the envelope

• None of the above

• All of the above

Which of the following would be an example demonstrating incompetence?

• Failure to be thorough in following court procedures

• Failing to timely analyze the factual and legal elements of a client’s legal issue

• Filing an application at the incorrect address, resulting in a rejection and missing of a deadline and then failing to correct the error

• None of the above

• All of the above

How does an attorney maintain competence?

• Remaining up to date with changes in the law

• Engaging in continuing study and education

• Complying with all CLE requirements

• None of the above

• All of the above