law101 Flashcards
(18 cards)
What does the Latin term ‘Pro bono publico’ mean?
Services ‘in the public good’/for the good of the state/community.
What is the general definition of pro bono work?
Lawyer services without fee/without expectation of a fee/at a reduced fee for clients with no access to the legal system.
What is the position of the University of Otago Legal Issues Centre regarding pro bono work?
Pro bono should be limited to giving legal assistance for free to people in the justice gap who do not qualify for legal aid.
What percentage of lawyers are exceeding the aspirational target of pro bono work according to OLIC 2020?
41% of lawyers.
What percentage of lawyers reported doing no pro bono work that enhances access to justice?
Over 25%.
What are the motivations for lawyers to engage in pro bono work?
- Duty
- Altruism
- Colleagues’ approbation
- Client expectations
- Future employee expectations
- Spin-offs
True or False: Pro bono work includes discounted or free work for clients who can afford to pay.
False.
What is the minimum pro bono work requirement for the New York Bar since January 1, 2015?
50 hours annually.
What does the American Bar Association Model Rule 6.1 recommend?
At least 50 hours of pro bono legal services annually and financial support to legal service organizations.
What are the pros of compulsory pro bono work?
- Duty arguments
- Commitment to justice
- Specially situated to assist
- Benefits for students and early career lawyers
What are the cons of compulsory pro bono work?
- Definition issues
- No duty in other professions
- Libertarian argument
- Demand exceeds supply
- Potential for second-rate service
What are the general features of NZ’s core courts?
- Hierarchy
- Jurisdiction
- Adversarial vs inquisitorial
- Courts of record
- Independent judges
- Power to punish for contempt
- Juries in criminal trials
What is the hierarchy of core/general NZ courts from highest to lowest?
- Court of Appeal/Te Kōti Pīra
- Supreme Court/Te Kōti Mana Nui
- High Court/Te Kōti Matua
- District Court/Te Kōti ā-Rohe
What are some examples of specialist courts and tribunals in NZ?
- Employment Court/Te Kōti Take ā-Mahi
- Māori Land Court/Te Kōti Whenua Māori
- Environment Court/Te Kōti Taiao
- Coroners Court
- Tenancy Tribunal
- Immigration and Protection Tribunal
Fill in the blank: Pro bono work is often associated with _______.
[altruism]
What is one regulatory document that outlines the obligation of lawyers to uphold the rule of law?
Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008.
What is the role of Te Ara Ture?
A bridge to law linking over 100 legal practices to disadvantaged clients through Community Law Centres.
According to OLIC 2020, what should be established for pro bono work in NZ?
An aspirational target and an agreed definition of pro bono.
