Access to Justice & Funding Quiz

What is the Bar Pro Bono Unit known for?

• Providing free legal advice to those who cannot afford it

• Offering paid legal services to corporations

• Training new barristers

• Organizing legal seminars

What type of legal problems do trade unions offer advice on?

• Work-related problems

• International law issues

• Family law cases

• Real estate disputes

What is one way to fund legal cases privately?

• Through government grants

• Using own resources

• Crowdfunding

• Legal aid

What type of cases are CFAs specifically not used for?

• Civil cases

• Family cases

• Criminal cases

• Corporate cases

What must the client pay if the case is won under a conditional fee agreement?

• Normal fee plus success fee

• Only the success fee

• Only the normal fee

• No fee at all

What is the solicitor's success fee based on?

• Winning the case

• The complexity of the case

• The client's financial status

• The duration of the case

What is a potential downside for clients even with the success fee cap?

• They might have to pay more than 50% of their compensation

• They might be left with very little of their damages

• They might not win the case

• They might have to pay additional court fees

What is not allowed under the success fee cap?

• Charging more than 25% of the compensation

• Charging less than 10% of the compensation

• Charging a flat fee

• Charging hourly rates

What is the purpose of means testing in legal funding?

• To determine eligibility for legal aid based on financial status

• To assess a person's educational background

• To evaluate a person's criminal record

• To measure a person's physical fitness

What is a common reason for seeking legal advice from a trade union?

• Disputes over employment contracts

• Issues with personal loans

• Family inheritance matters

• Property tax disputes