WorksheetsLJE Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Why do we regulate lawyers in the first place?
To make law school harder
So lawyers remember to wear suits
Because other professions do it
To protect the public and uphold the integrity of the legal system
A First Nations community wants legal support that respects their cultural processes of conflict resolution, but the lawyer insists on following Western court procedures. Is there an issue here?
No issue - lawyers must follow the same rules for everyone
Issue - The lawyer may be ignoring culturally appropriate forms of justice
No issue - The lawyer is being efficient
No issue - The community should adapt to the legal system
A celebrity ‘life coach’ gives custody advice over Instagram DMs. Should this be regulated?
No - it's casual advice
Only if they're charging
It depends how many followers they have
Potentially - legal advice without qualifications can be harmful
A lawyer develops an AI tool that drafts contracts. It’s wildly popular — but totally unregulated. Should someone step in?
No - innovation should be free
Only if it makes errors
Not unless the tool becomes sentient
Yes - someone should step in
Your friend just finished their PLT and posts: “Officially a Lawyer!” They haven’t been admitted yet. Are they right?
Yes - they've done all the study!
Depends how many likes the post gets
No - you must be formally admitted by the Supreme Court
No — you're only a lawyer once you've completed two years of supervised practice after admission.
You plagiarised a first-year essay and received a warning. You’re now applying for admission. What should you do?
Ignore it - it was years ago
Lie - tell them it wasn't you
Disclose it - honesty is key
Pretend you don't know what they're talking about
Sam has bipolar disorder but has completed PLT and manages their condition. Can they still be admitted?
No - they are not 'fit and proper'
Only if they can hide it from clients
They can only work in non-courtroom roles
Yes - if they can meet the standards of practice
Riley had a drug conviction 5 years ago but is now rehabilitated and volunteers at legal aid. Should they be admitted?
No - the conviction is disqualifying
Possibly - rehabilitation and honesty are key
Only if they work in criminal law
Depends on the drugs
A lawyer posts a public rebuttal to a client’s bad Google review — including details of their case. Is that OK?
Yes - they're defending themselves not offering legal advice
No - confidentiality always comes first
It depends - were the details sensitive or proportionate?
Only if the review was really bad
A lawyer openly supports a controversial political cause. It has nothing to do with their work, but some say it damages the profession. Should regulation apply?
Yes - lawyers should appear neutral
Only if complaints are made
No - they have personal rights
Maybe - if it seriously undermines public confidence
