Don't let them spook you! Take a breath and ask yourself: What's this really about? Use IRAC.

00:00 - Introduction

01:14 - Don't forget - other lawyers includes lawyers you work with

02:01 - Think about the reasons - profession!

03:02 - What is an undertaking?

03:33 - Breaching an undertaking is prima facie misconduct

03:47 - Don't give an undertaking unless you know you can keep them

03:58 - Undertaking given by a partner binds the whole firm

04:06 - Key issue: Who gives the undertaking?

04:24 - Think about the circumstances where issue arises

05:37 - ASCR Rule 6

06:29 - Coll v Floreat/Dal Pont Ch22

07:06 - Bryson J Russo v Dupree

07:41 - Always think about why!

Note, in this episode I refer to the cab rank rule and said it was rule 19 - it's actually rule 17! See http://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_reg/lpucr2015509/s17.html

00:00 - Introduction

00:26 - Why do we need to identify the client?

03:43 - When do we refuse instructions?

04:45 - Some questions you might think about

05:53 - Has another lawyer acted previously?

06:49 - Can you meet the client's expectations?

07:25 - Employment lawyers - examples

08:07 - Working for the 'bad guys'

09:23 - Cab rank rule (note - I refer to the cab rank rule as rule 19, it's actually rule 17!)

00:00 - Introduction

00:39 - ASRC Rule 4

01:28 - What is competence?

02:12 - What is 'diligence'?

02:39 - Efficient, timely etc.

03:46 - How do you become 'competent'?

04:28 - Supervised Legal Practice condition

04:49 - All legal work must be supervised

05:01 - Using supervision as a case study

06:17 - ASRC Rule 37

08:48 - Supervision must relate to legal work

09:14 - D’Alessando and D’Angelo v Bouloudas (1994) 10 WAR 191 at 211-213 - referred to here where you'll find some more resources that might help you have a better understanding.

00:00 - Introduction

00:35 - Go back to Week 7

00:50 - Don't forget about the retainer

01:37 - Duty of Loyalty

02:52 - Relevant rules - ASCR 10, 11 & 12

04:02 - Concurrent and successive conflicts

04:49 - Spincode - key case

05:43 - Information barriers

06:43 - Prince Jefri Bolkiah - key case

07:07 - Is the barrier effective?

09:52 - Technology and business model changes

And our final week of recordings begins - and our focus in this recording is exam preparation and each of the following are revision highlights.

In this recording Cath reflects on the importance of ethics and professional conduct in the legal profession. She acknowledges that these topics may not initially seem exciting, but they are crucial to being not just competent lawyers but also good lawyers!

Throughout the course, we have explored various topics, including the rapid technological advancements in the practice of law. Despite these changes, the core tasks of lawyers have remained the same throughout history - it's just how we do them that has changed.

In terms of exam preparation, it is important to focus on the Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) to understand what will be assessed.

Cath walks through the content available that will help you to practice short answer questions, analyze past exam questions, and utilize the provided resources to prepare effectively. Time management, judicious use of content, and understanding what is being assessed will be key to your success.

As you're participating using audio only, you might want to have canvas open when listening as Cath walks you though what's available for revision on the platform.

By reflecting on ethics, professional conduct, and the impact of technology on the law, you will be well-prepared to tackle the exam and excel in this subject.