SQE2 Solicitors Qualifying Exam

Question 1

When making an opening speech in a civil trial, what is the primary purpose of the advocate's address?

To argue the legal merits of the case in detail To outline the facts of the case, identify the issues, and explain what the evidence will show To cross-examine the opposing party's witnesses To request an adjournment

Correct Answer:

To outline the facts of the case, identify the issues, and explain what the evidence will show

Question 2

During cross-examination, an advocate should avoid asking which type of question?

Leading questions Open-ended questions that allow the witness to give a narrative answer Questions that challenge the witness's credibility Questions about prior inconsistent statements

Correct Answer:

Open-ended questions that allow the witness to give a narrative answer

Question 3

What is the 'cab rank rule' applicable to barristers, and does it apply to solicitor-advocates?

It requires barristers to accept any brief in their area of competence, and it applies equally to solicitor-advocates It requires barristers to accept any brief in their area of competence at a proper fee, but it does not apply to solicitor-advocates It allows barristers to refuse any case without reason It only applies to criminal cases

Correct Answer:

It requires barristers to accept any brief in their area of competence at a proper fee, but it does not apply to solicitor-advocates

Question 4

An advocate discovers during trial that their client has given perjured evidence. What must the advocate do?

Continue as if nothing has happened to protect the client Advise the client that they cannot continue to act if the client insists on maintaining the false evidence, and inform the court if necessary Immediately announce to the court that the client has lied Ask the court for a recess to fabricate alternative evidence

Correct Answer:

Advise the client that they cannot continue to act if the client insists on maintaining the false evidence, and inform the court if necessary

Question 5

In a magistrates' court, when making a plea in mitigation, which of the following should an advocate address?

Only the defendant's financial circumstances The circumstances of the offence, the defendant's personal circumstances, and any relevant mitigating factors from the sentencing guidelines Only the sentencing guidelines Only character references

Correct Answer:

The circumstances of the offence, the defendant's personal circumstances, and any relevant mitigating factors from the sentencing guidelines

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