Professional Ethics Law GAT MCQs Test 2

1. Question 1 of 50

   Which rule addresses who has the right to lead a case when multiple advocates appear on the same side?

   A Rule 157 B Rule 139 C Rule 142 D Rule 144
2. Question 2 of 50

   Under Rule 162, what is described as the only proper foundation for cordial relations between the Bench and the Bar?

   A Personal friendship between advocates and judges B Deference to every request a judge makes C A self-respecting independence in the discharge of professional duty, without denial of due courtesy and respect D Frequent informal social contact
3. Question 3 of 50

   Which rule prohibits intentionally misquoting testimony, argument, or legal authority to a judge?

   A Rule 164 B Rule 138 C Rule 161 D Rule 160
4. Question 4 of 50

   Under Rule 159, what attitude is it the duty of an advocate to maintain toward the Court?

   A A deferential attitude only toward judges he personally respects B An adversarial attitude when disagreeing with a ruling C A neutral attitude with no particular obligation D A respectful attitude, for the maintenance of the Court's supreme importance
5. Question 5 of 50

   Which rule prohibits an advocate from employing another person to solicit professional employment on his behalf?

   A Rule 136 B Rule 138 C Rule 135 D Rule 148
6. Question 6 of 50

   Which rule addresses the advocate's own judgment on incidental procedural matters, such as agreeing to an extension of time?

   A Rule 151 B Rule 155 C Rule 158 D Rule 170
7. Question 7 of 50

   Which rule governs division of fees for legal services among advocates?

   A Rule 150 B Rule 141 C Rule 154 D Rule 155
8. Question 8 of 50

   Which rule addresses when an advocate who is a witness for his client should leave the trial to other advocates?

   A Rule 161 B Rule 157 C Rule 169 D Rule 153
9. Question 9 of 50

   Under Rule 159, are judges, not being wholly free to defend themselves, said to be entitled to the support of the Bar against what?

   A Administrative reassignment B Political interference only C Any form of criticism whatsoever, even when justified D Unjust criticism and clamour
10. Question 10 of 50

    Which rule states it is improper for an advocate to assert his personal belief in his client's cause during argument?

    A Rule 163 B Rule 170 C Rule 156 D Rule 153
11. Question 11 of 50

    Which rule cautions against unusual hospitality toward a judge and private communication about the merits of a pending case?

    A Rule 165 B Rule 159 C Rule 162 D Rule 138
12. Question 12 of 50

    Which rule addresses avoiding controversies with clients over compensation, except to prevent injustice or fraud?

    A Rule 156 B Rule 154 C Rule 155 D Rule 141
13. Question 13 of 50

    Under Rule 165, by what should an advocate's own aspiration for judicial office be governed?

    A An impartial estimate of his ability to add honour to the office, not a desire for personal distinction B By the potential salary and benefits of judicial office C By recommendations from political figures D Purely by seniority at the Bar
14. Question 14 of 50

    Under Rule 164, how are newspaper publications by an advocate about pending or anticipated litigation generally regarded?

    A As a normal and encouraged part of case preparation B As required whenever a case attracts public attention C As entirely a matter for the client, not the advocate, to control D As liable to interfere with a fair trial and prejudice the due administration of justice, and generally to be condemned
15. Question 15 of 50

    Which rule generally requires an advocate to have been consulted before advising commencement of prosecution or defence?

    A Rule 151 B Rule 152 C Rule 170 D Rule 153
16. Question 16 of 50

    Under Rule 166, what is it the duty of advocates to do when a matter is called in Court?

    A To appear only for matters exceeding a certain value B To send a written excuse and nothing further C To appear, and if that is not possible, to make satisfactory alternative arrangements D To appear only if formally paid in advance
17. Question 17 of 50

    Under Rule 160, may an advocate advise a person whose testimony could establish a material fact to conceal himself or make his testimony unavailable?

    A Yes, provided it is done informally B No C Yes, if the client's interests require it D Yes, in civil matters only
18. Question 18 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from representing conflicting interests?

    A Rule 148 B Rule 146 C Rule 145 D Rule 152
19. Question 19 of 50

    Distinguish Rule 160 from Rule 161: what is the key difference in what each prohibits?

    A Rule 160 applies to judges, Rule 161 applies to witnesses B They are identical restatements of the same prohibition C Rule 160 concerns advising a witness to become unavailable, while Rule 161 concerns misquoting testimony, arguments, or authorities to the court D Rule 160 applies only to civil cases, Rule 161 only to criminal cases
20. Question 20 of 50

    Under Rule 162, may an advocate communicate or argue privately with a judge as to the merits of a pending cause?

    A Yes, with the opposing party's informal awareness B Yes, provided a written record is kept C Yes, if done respectfully D No
21. Question 21 of 50

    Under Rule 159, where proper grounds for complaint against a judicial officer exist, what is it the right and duty of an advocate to do?

    A Raise the matter only informally, never through legal channels B Ventilate such grievances and seek redress legally C Resign from practice in that court D Remain silent to preserve judicial dignity
22. Question 22 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from purchasing property, even benami, at a judicial sale in a proceeding where he appears for a party?

    A Rule 150 B Rule 154 C Rule 145 D Rule 149
23. Question 23 of 50

    Which rule requires disclosure of any relation with the adverse party before accepting employment?

    A Rule 173 B Rule 146 C Rule 147 D Rule 148
24. Question 24 of 50

    An advocate regularly invites a sitting judge to lavish private dinners unconnected to any personal relationship. Under Rule 162, is this appropriate?

    A No, such unusual hospitality not called for by personal relations should be avoided as it invites misconstruction of motive B Yes, provided no case is currently pending before that judge C Yes, if the judge insists on paying D Yes, as it fosters goodwill between Bench and Bar
25. Question 25 of 50

    Which rule prohibits advising a witness to conceal himself or make his testimony unavailable?

    A Rule 161 B Rule 160 C Rule 172 D Rule 151
26. Question 26 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from acquiring an interest adverse to his client in the subject-matter of a case?

    A Rule 148 B Rule 150 C Rule 145 D Rule 146
27. Question 27 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from advising a client to violate the law?

    A Rule 151 B Rule 156 C Rule 152 D Rule 172
28. Question 28 of 50

    Which rule addresses the duty to diligently defend an accused person regardless of personal opinion of guilt?

    A Rule 151 B Rule 153 C Rule 163 D Rule 157
29. Question 29 of 50

    Which rule states that a public prosecutor's primary duty is to see that justice is done, not merely to secure a conviction?

    A Rule 172 B Rule 163 C Rule 156 D Rule 153
30. Question 30 of 50

    Under Rule 158, does a client have the right to demand that his advocate act in a manner repugnant to the advocate's own sense of honour on incidental procedural matters?

    A Yes, provided it does not violate any law B No C Yes, in urgent matters only D Yes, if the client is paying a premium fee
31. Question 31 of 50

    Which rule addresses an advocate accepting employment adverse to a former client using confidential information?

    A Rule 151 B Rule 145 C Rule 146 D Rule 147
32. Question 32 of 50

    Which rule addresses an advocate declining association as a colleague where a previously retained advocate's dues are unpaid?

    A Rule 142 B Rule 139 C Rule 140 D Rule 144
33. Question 33 of 50

    Under Rule 165, what is it the duty of advocates to do regarding the appointment or selection of unsuitable persons to the Bench?

    A Protest earnestly and actively against such appointments B Support any appointment made by the government without question C Remain silent, as judicial appointments are outside the Bar's concern D Raise concerns only privately, never publicly
34. Question 34 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from soliciting professional employment by advertisement?

    A Rule 134 B Rule 135 C Rule 145 D Rule 141
35. Question 35 of 50

    Under Rule 161, may an advocate cite as authority a decision he knows to have been overruled, without disclosing that fact?

    A Yes, provided the citation is otherwise accurate B No C Yes, if the overruling is itself controversial D Yes, in oral argument only, not in writing
36. Question 36 of 50

    Which rule addresses advocates' duty to protest unsuitable judicial appointments and their own aspiration for judicial office?

    A Rule 142 B Rule 174 C Rule 163 D Rule 165
37. Question 37 of 50

    Which rule concerns the order of precedence among advocates on the roll, subject to the Attorney-General and Advocate-General?

    A Rule 142 B Rule 134 C Rule 144 D Rule 171
38. Question 38 of 50

    Which rule addresses the advocate's duty to maintain a respectful attitude toward the Court?

    A Rule 162 B Rule 173 C Rule 159 D Rule 138
39. Question 39 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from communicating with a party represented by another advocate, without that advocate's consent?

    A Rule 160 B Rule 134 C Rule 145 D Rule 137
40. Question 40 of 50

    Under Rule 163, what is stated to be the primary duty of an advocate engaged in public prosecution?

    A To secure a conviction by any lawful means available B To prioritise the complainant's wishes above all else C Not to secure a conviction, but to see that justice is done D To act solely on the instructions of the police
41. Question 41 of 50

    Under Rule 161, may an advocate intentionally misquote the testimony of a witness or the contents of a document to a judge?

    A Yes, for minor discrepancies only B Yes, if it strengthens the client's case C No D Yes, so long as opposing counsel does not object
42. Question 42 of 50

    Which rule addresses the expected conduct of junior advocates toward senior advocates, and vice versa?

    A Rule 140 B Rule 145 C Rule 143 D Rule 139
43. Question 43 of 50

    Which rule addresses newspaper publications by advocates about pending or anticipated litigation?

    A Rule 161 B Rule 173 C Rule 138 D Rule 164
44. Question 44 of 50

    Under Rule 162, is marked attention and unusual hospitality by an advocate toward a judge, not called for by personal relations, considered appropriate?

    A Yes, in social settings outside the courtroom B Yes, provided it is publicly disclosed C No, it should be avoided as it subjects both to misconstruction of motive D Yes, it demonstrates proper respect for the judiciary
45. Question 45 of 50

    Under Rule 164, if a statement about pending litigation must be made, what should any reference to the facts generally be limited to?

    A Quotation from the records and papers on file in the Court B Predictions about the likely outcome C Criticism of the opposing party's character D The advocate's personal opinion of the case's merits
46. Question 46 of 50

    Which rule prohibits an advocate from commingling client funds or property with his own?

    A Rule 141 B Rule 155 C Rule 150 D Rule 149
47. Question 47 of 50

    Under Rule 164, if extreme circumstances justify a public statement about pending litigation, is it professional to make that statement anonymously?

    A Yes, if the client consents to anonymity B Yes, anonymity is preferred to avoid personal bias C No, this is described as unprofessional D Yes, provided the statement is factually accurate
48. Question 48 of 50

    Which rule restricts private communication with a judge on the merits of a pending contested matter?

    A Rule 138 B Rule 141 C Rule 156 D Rule 143
49. Question 49 of 50

    Which rule concerns how an advocate's fee is to be determined?

    A Rule 154 B Rule 150 C Rule 155 D Rule 141
50. Question 50 of 50

    Which rule states that clients, not advocates, are the litigants, and that ill-feeling between clients should not affect advocates' conduct toward each other?

    A Rule 143 B Rule 159 C Rule 140 D Rule 137

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