Preliminary

Question 1

CD1

Answer 1

You must observe your duty to the court

Question 2

CD2

Answer 2

You must act in the best interests of each client

Question 3

CD3

Answer 3

You must act with honesty, and with integrity

Question 4

CD4

Answer 4

You must maintain your independence

Question 5

CD5

Answer 5

You must not behave in a way which is likely to diminish the trust and confidence which the public places in you or in the profession

Question 6

CD6

Answer 6

You must keep the affairs of each client confidential

Question 7

CD7

Answer 7

You must provide a competent standard of work and service to each client

Question 8

CD8

Answer 8

You must not discriminate unlawfully against any person

Question 9

CD9

Answer 9

You must be open and co-operative with your regulators

Question 10

CD10

Answer 10

You must take reasonable steps to manage your practice competently

Question 11

Structure of SAQs

Answer 11

ICROAD

Issue
Core Duty
Rule
Other guidance
Answer the question
Discuss

Question 12

What is the most absolute of Core Duties?

Answer 12

CD6- client confidentiality

Question 13

Which rule states that CD6 beats CD1?

Answer 13

rC5

Question 14

Which core duties are second on the pyramidal hierarchy of CDs?

Answer 14

CD1
CD3
CD4

Question 15

What is the structure for explaining a CD?

Answer 15

Give the CD number

Explain what that CD is

Explain its relevance to the question

Question 16

What is the function of answer and discussion in ICROAD?

Answer 16

Answer- gives the answer straight up

Discussion- explains how you came to that conclusion

Question 17

What is the guidance document for clash of hearing dates?

Answer 17

Clash of Hearing Dates Guidance

Question 18

What is the guidance document for conducting litigation?

Answer 18

Conducting Litigation Guidance

Question 19

What is the guidance document for confidentiality?

Answer 19

Confidentiality Guidance

Question 20

What is the guidance document for collecting evidence?

Answer 20

Investigating and Collecting Evidence and Taking Witness Statements Guidance

Question 21

What is the guidance document for non-professional conduct?

Answer 21

Guidance on the regulation of non-professional conduct

Question 22

What is the guidance document for marketing?

Answer 22

Referral and marketing arrangements guidance

Question 23

What is the guidance document for SM?

Answer 23

Reporting Serious Misconduct of Others Guidance

Question 24

What is the guidance document for social media?

Answer 24

BSB guidance for barristers using social media

Question 25

What is the guidance document for unregistered barristers?

Answer 25

Unregistered Barristers Guidance