1. : The primary duty of a lawyer is towards:
(A) The opposing counsel
(B) The court and justice system
(C) Political authorities
(D) Media and public opinion
2. : Which ethical duty requires lawyers to act in the best interest of their clients?
(A) Confidentiality
(B) Loyalty and diligence
(C) Impartiality
(D) Judicial review
3. : When a lawyer keeps client information private, it reflects the principle of:
(A) Justice
(B) Confidentiality
(C) Advocacy
(D) Fair trial
4. : Representing a client despite personal disagreement with their actions shows the ethical duty of:
(A) Zealous representation
(B) Judicial activism
(C) Transparency
(D) Prosecution
5. : Which of the following is considered professional misconduct for a lawyer?
(A) Providing honest legal advice
(B) Misleading the court intentionally
(C) Representing clients diligently
(D) Respecting court procedures
6. : Conflict of interest in legal ethics occurs when:
(A) A lawyer handles multiple clients with opposing interests
(B) A lawyer studies both criminal and civil law
(C) A lawyer switches firms
(D) A lawyer charges fees for services
7. : Pro bono legal services refer to:
(A) Legal services provided for free in the public interest
(B) Legal fees paid in advance
(C) Legal work done only for corporations
(D) Legal consultation through online platforms
8. : The duty of candor requires a lawyer to:
(A) Avoid presenting false evidence to the court
(B) Protect only the client’s interest
(C) Always agree with the client’s decisions
(D) Ignore mistakes in documents
9. : A lawyer withdrawing from a case due to ethical concerns demonstrates:
(A) Negligence
(B) Professional responsibility
(C) Disloyalty
(D) Misconduct
10. : Why are legal ethics important in the practice of law?
(A) To maximize lawyers’ income
(B) To maintain fairness, justice, and public trust in the legal system
(C) To strengthen political influence of lawyers
(D) To reduce the number of court cases