Barristers Exam Sample Questions

Barristers Sample Questions

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1. Which of the following would prevent a lawyer from collecting a referral fee after referring a client to another law firm?

A) The referral is being made due to a conflict of interest

B) The referral is being made to a junior associate

C) The referral is being made to a paralegal

D) The referred party ultimately has costs awarded against them

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2. Gerald was charged with first-degree murder. After speaking with his lawyer, the Police demanded Gerald be rigorously tested with a polygraph test. Which of the following statements is true?

A) Gerald must comply with the police demand and take the polygraph test subject to reasonable discretion

B) Gerald cannot be compelled to take the polygraph test

C) The results of Gerald’s polygraph test or his refusal to take the polygraph test are admissible at trial and can be inferred broadly by the trier of fact

D) Gerald should comply with the police demand and take the polygraph test to demonstrate innocence

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3. Your client is making an application for an unequal equalization order. Which of the following must be established before such an order may be granted?

A) It must be established that your client’s income is lower than their spouses income

B) It must be established that the calculation was unconscionable

C) It must be established that although rare, the equalization payment is inappropriate and immoral

D) It must be established that each of the specific conditions in s. 5(6) of the FLA have been met

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4. A statement of defence and counterclaim must be served on a new defendant to the counterclaim, along with all previously served pleadings, within how many days after it has been issued?

A) 10 days

B) 20 days

C) 30 days

D) 40 days

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5. The Constitution Act of 1867, outlines the division of federal and provincial heads of power in Canada. Of the following, which is a federal head of power and would not fall under provincial jurisdiction?

A) Education

B) The Administration of Justice

C) Matters of Banking and Bankruptcy

D) Municipal Institutions

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