LDC Professional Ethics Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course - Professional Conduct and Ethics Exam - LDC Professional Ethics Practice Questions - Uganda LDC Bar Course

Question 1

Under Section 18 of the Advocates Act, Cap 267, which of the following describes the composition of the Disciplinary Committee of the Law Council?

The Attorney General, the Solicitor General, and three members of the High Court bench. The government legal officer member of the Law Council (the section 2(1)(f) member), ex officio, plus four other members of the Law Council (one of the two ULS-elected advocates and three other members), appointed by the Law Council. The Chief Justice, the Principal Judge, the President of the Uganda Law Society, and two senior advocates. Five advocates of at least 15 years' standing elected annually by the Uganda Law Society.

Correct Answer:

The government legal officer member of the Law Council (the section 2(1)(f) member), ex officio, plus four other members of the Law Council (one of the two ULS-elected advocates and three other members), appointed by the Law Council.

Question 2

An advocate who has been duly enrolled on the Roll of Advocates in Uganda does not apply for a practicing certificate for three consecutive years. What must they do to obtain a practicing certificate?

They must retake the postgraduate Bar Course at the Law Development Centre. They must petition the Chief Justice directly for reinstatement of their practicing rights. They must apply to the Law Council for permission to apply for a practicing certificate, satisfying any conditions imposed. They can simply pay three years of accumulated subscription fees to the Uganda Law Society.

Correct Answer:

They must apply to the Law Council for permission to apply for a practicing certificate, satisfying any conditions imposed.

Question 3

Which body in Uganda is vested with the statutory authority to approve and recognize foreign law degrees for the purpose of admission to the postgraduate Bar Course?

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) The Law Development Centre (LDC) Admissions Committee The Committee on Legal Education and Training of the Law Council The Uganda Law Society (ULS)

Correct Answer:

The Committee on Legal Education and Training of the Law Council

Question 4

An advocate whose practicing certificate has expired on 31st December continues to represent a client in a civil suit in January without renewing it. What is the status of the documents they file during this period?

The documents are fully valid but the advocate faces disciplinary action. The documents are null and void, and the suit may be struck out on the grounds of incompetence. The documents are held in abeyance and become valid retrospectively once the advocate renews their certificate. The documents are valid, but the advocate cannot charge any fees for them.

Correct Answer:

The documents are null and void, and the suit may be struck out on the grounds of incompetence.

Question 5

Which of the following legal officers in Uganda is exempt from the requirement to hold an annual practicing certificate to represent the State in court?

A private advocate hired by the Ministry of Justice on a brief retainer. A State Attorney in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). A legal officer employed by a private commercial bank. An advocate acting as a court-appointed amicus curiae.

Correct Answer:

A State Attorney in the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

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