Solicitor Advocate Practice Questions - Solicitor Advocate Extended Rights of Audience Examinations (Scotland) Exam - Solicitor Advocate Practice Questions - Solicitor Advocate Extended Rights of Audience Examinations (Scotland) Exam

Question 1

A solicitor advocate has accepted instructions to appear at a proof in the Court of Session. A long-standing client then asks the solicitor advocate to attend an unrelated sheriff court diet on the same day. Under Rule C4.3 (Order of Precedence, Instructions and Representation), how should the solicitor advocate treat the Court of Session instruction relative to other professional obligations?

The client's longer relationship determines which instruction is given priority Instructions to appear in a superior court take precedence over any other professional obligation The instruction received in writing always defeats one received orally, regardless of court Both diets must be covered personally or the solicitor advocate must decline both

Correct Answer:

Instructions to appear in a superior court take precedence over any other professional obligation

Question 2

The Professional Conduct examination for extended rights of audience is described by the Law Society of Scotland as which of the following?

A closed book examination in which no materials may be taken in An open book examination permitting the Practice Rules to be consulted An oral examination conducted before a panel of senior counsel A take-home assessment submitted within seven days

Correct Answer:

A closed book examination in which no materials may be taken in

Question 3

A solicitor advocate is conducting a High Court trial and becomes aware of a reported decision of the Inner House that is directly binding and is plainly adverse to the client's position. Opposing counsel has not cited it. What is the solicitor advocate's duty to the court?

To draw the binding authority to the court's attention even though it harms the client's case To remain silent, as the duty of confidentiality to the client overrides disclosure To disclose it only if the judge directly asks whether any authority is against the submission To disclose it only after first obtaining the client's express permission

Correct Answer:

To draw the binding authority to the court's attention even though it harms the client's case

Question 4

During a High Court trial the accused privately and unequivocally confesses guilt to the solicitor advocate but insists on continuing to plead not guilty. Which course is consistent with the solicitor advocate's professional obligations?

Continue to act and put forward an alibi the advocate now knows to be false because the client is entitled to a defence Immediately withdraw and inform the court of the reason for withdrawing Inform the procurator fiscal of the confession so the Crown is not misled Continue to act, testing the sufficiency of the Crown evidence, but not assert as fact anything known to be untrue or lead a positive case inconsistent with the confession

Correct Answer:

Continue to act, testing the sufficiency of the Crown evidence, but not assert as fact anything known to be untrue or lead a positive case inconsistent with the confession

Question 5

Two clients with conflicting interests in the same litigation both wish to instruct the same solicitor advocate. Applying Rule B1 Standards of Conduct, what should the solicitor advocate do?

Decline to act for both where there is a conflict between the interests of the clients Act for whichever client instructed first and let the other find separate representation Act for both provided each pays a separate fee Act for both and simply avoid discussing one client's case with the other

Correct Answer:

Decline to act for both where there is a conflict between the interests of the clients

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