Test on The Legal Profession: Roles and Ethics

Question 1: The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is the official charged with instituting criminal proceedings.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) is the official charged with instituting criminal proceedings.

Question 2: To be admitted as an attorney, a candidate must complete practical vocational training for 18 months.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: According to the study materials, candidate attorneys are required to complete practical vocational training for either 24 months (with a minimum of 150 notional hours of structured course work) or 12 months (with a minimum of 400 notional hours of structured course work), not 18 months.

Question 3: Which of the following functions are typically performed by a conveyancer?

A. Dealing with the transfer of land

B. Drafting antenuptial contracts

C. Ensuring the registration of deeds at the deed office

D. Controlling trust funds on behalf of minors

Explanation: Conveyancers deal with the transfer of land and are responsible for ensuring that a deed is registered at the deed office, noting and registering the change of land ownership. Drafting antenuptial contracts is the work of a notary, and controlling trust funds on behalf of minors is a function of the Master of the High Court.

Question 4: Which of the following statements accurately describes a function of a state attorney?

A. Controlling the liquidation of companies.

B. Drafting specific documents such as antenuptial contracts.

C. Representing state departments when they are sued for damages.

D. Dealing with the transfer of land by registering deeds at the deed office.

Explanation: State attorneys are civil servants who represent state departments when they are sued for damages. Controlling the liquidation of companies is a function of the Master of the High Court. Drafting antenuptial contracts is a function of a notary. Dealing with the transfer of land is a function of a conveyancer.

Question 5: Attorneys' ethical duties in the legal profession primarily focus on client funds and their relationship with clients, rather than requiring adherence to court etiquette.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Attorneys and advocates must comply with the ethical rules of the profession, which include duties such as treating colleagues with respect, attacking the content of an argument rather than the opponent's character, and following court etiquette. While misuse of client funds and the lawyer-client relationship are examples of conduct the Legal Practice Council can discipline, court etiquette is explicitly listed as a duty.