Course description
In a situation where a client alleges that some advice or action ought to have been taken but was not, in what circumstances would a court determine that this was negligent conduct? Very often, a client who has suffered some loss will turn to their lawyer and say: ‘Why didn’t you warn me about this?’
Presented by barrister Francesca O'Neill, this virtual classroom session is intended to clarify the law relating to the scope of a lawyer’s duty of care to their clients.
It is particularly aimed at lawyers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the contractual and common law principles that underpin the general duty to a client, and what may fall within it.
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Training Course Content
Introduction
This virtual classroom session is intended to clarify the law relating to the scope of a lawyer’s duty of care to their clients.
It is particularly aimed at lawyers seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the contractual and common law principles that underpin the general duty to a client, and what may fall within it.
In a situation where a client alleges that some task, advice, or action ought to have been taken but was not: in what circumstances would a court determine that this was negligent conduct? Very often, a client who has suffered some loss will turn to their lawyer and say: ‘Why didn’t you warn me about this?’
What You Will Learn
This live and interactive course will cover the following:
- Scope of duty: general principles
- Can the scope be limited?
- What does ‘reasonably incidental’ mean?
- When does the retainer arise?
- Common law duty of care
- Assumption of responsibility
- ‘Scope of duty’ vs ‘breach of duty’
- Things to bear in mind
Expenses
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