Legal Practitioners (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Why are legal practitioners crucial in civil disputes?
Why are legal practitioners crucial in civil disputes?
They are experts in civil trial procedures
What problem does emotional investment create for self-represented parties?
What problem does emotional investment create for self-represented parties?
Difficulty making objective decisions
What does legal aid include?
What does legal aid include?
Legal advice, education & representation
Which matters are excluded from Victoria Legal Aid assistance?
Which matters are excluded from Victoria Legal Aid assistance?
Business disputes & work injuries
What is VCAT's general rule about legal representation?
What is VCAT's general rule about legal representation?
Does not allow lawyers to represent people
In She v RMIT, what duty did the Supreme Court establish for judges?
In She v RMIT, what duty did the Supreme Court establish for judges?
Inherent duty to assist self-represented
What two qualities do self-represented litigants lack according to the She v RMIT case?
What two qualities do self-represented litigants lack according to the She v RMIT case?
Legal skill & objectivity
How do legal practitioners help with decision-making in civil cases?
How do legal practitioners help with decision-making in civil cases?
Provide objectivity when considering options
What financial risk exists even if someone can afford legal representation?
What financial risk exists even if someone can afford legal representation?
Paying other party's costs if they lose
How can legal practitioners affect access to justice?
How can legal practitioners affect access to justice?
Enhance or restrict based on affordability