Which of the following best describes the role of the lawyer? 9 of 16 24 Select one: O a. The lawyer provides legal advice to the client while the client provides instructions to the lawyer. The lawyer must follow the client's instructions unless they are unlawful. O b. The lawyer makes the legal decisions for the client. O c. The client must follow the lawyer's instructions, as Hong as they are lawful. Od. The lawyer makes decisions regarding civil matters; the client makes decisions regarding criminal matters Finish Typically, lawyers bill on the basis of which of the following? O a. A stipend, a pro rate distribution, or an hourly rate. O b. A fixed fee, an hourly rate, or a contingency fee. O c. A fixed fee, a pro rata distribution, or a contingency fee. O d. A fixed fee, a stipend, or a pro rata distribution. In Alberta, legal aid is: of Select one: O a. available to everyone, regardless of the type of legal issue involved or financial need. O b. available subject to meeting eligibility requirements (type of legal issue involved and financial need). Oc available to anyone who can demonstrate financial need, regardless of the type of legal issue involved. Od available exclusively for criminal law issues, subject Which one of the following statements is FALSE? O a. It is a good idea for a person with a legal problem who is referred to a lawyer by a friend, to set up a free consultation with the lawyer before deciding whether to retain that lawyer. O b. Disbursements are out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the lawyer or law firm on behalf of the client and are reimbursed by the client. O c. A client who cannot resolve a fee dispute with a lawyer may be able to have the lawyer's bill reviewed by a court official, known as a review or taxing officer Od. The best way to choose a lawyer is from an advertisement The primary purpose of an initial consultation with a lawyer is: Select one: O a. for the prospective client to decide whether to retain the lawyer O b. to develop strategies for dealing with the legal situation in question. O c. to arrange payment of the lawyer's fees up front O d. to discuss the availability of Legal Aid