LAW-GAT Professional Ethics MCQs

Pro bono work can improve access to justice.
It remains subject to the same competence and ethical duties.

Independent judgment protects the client and legal system.
An advocate must resist improper pressure.

Competence requires preparation and appropriate legal ability.
An advocate should decline or obtain help for matters beyond capacity.

Diligence requires reasonable care and timely action.
Unjustified neglect may prejudice the client.

Truthfulness is essential to adjudication.
An advocate must not knowingly mislead the tribunal.

Professional rules restrict coercive or deceptive client solicitation.
The aim is to protect clients and professional dignity.

Zealous representation remains subject to civility and law.
Personal hostility undermines justice.

Mandatory withdrawal applies where representation becomes unlawful.
Withdrawal must follow procedural and client-protection requirements.

Discipline enforces minimum standards of professional conduct.
Sanctions address misconduct and preserve public confidence.

Loyalty is central to representation.
It is limited by duties to law and the court.

An advocate may not knowingly offer false evidence.
Professional rules may require correction or withdrawal.

Respectful advocacy supports judicial independence.
Criticism must remain lawful and responsible.