QLD BAR EXAM PRACTICE SETS EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED CORRECT ANSWERS
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QLD BAR EXAM PRACTICE SETS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the exam looking for? - ANSWER : a) identify the
general principle behind the ethical/ bar rule and the reason for it;
b) answer the question asked and identify any legislative
provision or rule applicable;
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QLD BAR EXAM PRACTICE SETS
EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the exam looking for? - ANSWER ✔ : a) identify the
general principle behind the ethical/ bar rule and the reason for it;
b) answer the question asked and identify any legislative
provision or rule applicable;
c) apply the content of the ethical/ Bar rule (or at least to state its
key components) in addition to stating the rule; and
d) identify where an active role in pursuing an ethical course is
required of the barrister whether that be vis a vis the solicitor, the
client, third party or the court.
Bale v Mills [2011] NSWCA 226 - ANSWER ✔ : Facts: After
hearing, leave was given to "add any references" to certain issues
concerning the application of Browne v Dunn to the proceedings.
Both parties provided further submissions, instead of merely
referring the court to additional authorities or other references.
Key principles:
· Parties should not place before the court any further material
after a hearing without, or outside of, any leave given.
· Once a matter is reserved, the parties' rights to argument and to
be heard have been exhausted: Bale v Mills.
Outcome: Court ignored further submissions provided.
Day v Perisher Blue Pty Ltd (2005) 62 NSWLR 731 - ANSWER
✔ : Proofs of evidence:
Case on lawyers who let witnesses communicate with each other
about there evidence on a group conference call.
,Rule:
Lawyers must take proofs of evidence from lay witnesses
separately and encourage them not to discuss their evidence with
others (in particular, with other potential witnesses).
Encouraging witnesses to confer / collude can amount to
unsatisfactory professional conduct or worse.
Ken Tugrul v Tarrants Financial Consultants Pty Ltd [No.2] [2013]
NSWSC 1971 - ANSWER ✔ : There should be no
communication (written or oral) with a judge's chambers in
connection with any proceedings without the knowledge and
consent of the other party other than in specific exceptional
cases:
(1) trivial matters of practice, procedure and administration;
(2) ex parte matters;
(3) responding to communication from court or where directed to
by court order / direction;
(4) exceptional circumstances.
AND:
· Sending an inappropriate communication with a disclosure of the
other party's lack of knowledge or consent does not cure any
impropriety.
Legal Services Commissioner v Mullins [2006] QLPT 12 -
ANSWER ✔ : Settlement negotiations anticipate a measure of
honesty from both parties.
Honesty extends outside of the courtroom
Cannot make a 'positive' claim on a dodgy claim
, Tri-star Petroleum Company & Ors v Australia Pacific LNG Pty
Limited & Ors [2017] QSC 136 - ANSWER ✔ : When express
undertakings as to disclosure of confidential information:
Default position there is a implied undertaking.
Sometimes an express is needed (by whom?)
• Party receiving compelled disclosure must not use it for an
unrelated purpose, unless it is received into evidence: Hearne v
Street. • Third parties also bound if aware of material's origins in
legal proceedings. • Implied undertaking usually enough to protect
confidentiality, but exceptional circumstances may require
express undertaking (e.g. trade rivals): Mobil Oil
Virgtel v Zabusky (No 2) [2009] 2 Qd R 293 - ANSWER ✔ :
Facts: After hearing, Counsel forwarded further submissions to
Court in circumstances where further submissions had not been
requested and leave not been sought.
Key principles: Parties must make their submissions at the
hearing afforded them by the Court. Further submissions may
only provided if court requests or leave granted.
Outcome: Court declined to receive further submissions.
Where are costs dealt with? - ANSWER ✔ : Part 3.4 LPA
ss 220, 227 and 246 LPA - ANSWER ✔ : Core LPA rules for
Bar:
· Bar Association may make rules: s 220, LPA.
· Rules are binding: s 227, LPA.
· Barristers cannot hold or receive trust money: s 246, LPA.
Scope of work of a barrister? - ANSWER ✔ : 2011 Barristers'
Rule: rr 15-19
Rule 15 (e.g. appearing as an advocate, negotiating for the client,
giving legal advice, settling documents).
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