Professional Conduct Code Quiz
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When prompted for your name, please enter your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, and your class (e. G. ,TRiP FrEeMaN, [email protected] Edu, 3L). The quiz consists of 15 questions. You may refer to the Professional Conduct Code in determining your answers. Good luck!
- 1.Who of the following may NOT defend an accused student before the Professional Conduct Court?
- A.
The Accused Student
- B.
A Private Attorney
- C.
The Professional Conduct Court's Public Defender
- D.
Any Law Student Selected by the Accused
- 2.If a student mistakenly forgets to sign the written pledge of the Professional Conduct Code, that student is not subject to the rules of the Code.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 3.If a student in his/her final semester is accused of a Professional Conduct Code violation, his/her diploma will be withheld pending the resolution of their case.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 4.What are the four core values that characterize and animate the Emory Law School?
- A.
Excellence, Honesty, Respect, Service
- B.
Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Service
- C.
Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Pride
- D.
Excellence, Self-governance, Respect, Service
- 5.The Professional Conduct Code also covers intentional violations of the administrative policies of:
- A.
Moot Court and Law Journals
- B.
Career Services
- C.
The Law Library
- D.
All of the Above
- 6.Can the hearing for a violation of the Professional Conduct Code be deferred until the next semester?
- A.
Yes, but only if the offense occurred, or was discovered, any time within 7 days of the beginning of the examination period.
- B.
Yes, but only if the offense occurred, or was discovered, any time within 14 days of the beginning of the examination period.
- C.
Yes, but only if the offense occurred, or was discovered, any time within 30 days of the beginning of the examination period.
- D.
In no cases will a hearing be deferred.
- 7.How are "minor offenses" that do not rise to the level of professional misconduct handled?
- A.
An informal hearing before the Professional Conduct Court
- B.
"Minor offenses" that do not rise to the level of professional misconduct are not under the jurisdiction of The Professional Conduct Code.
- C.
The faculty member or senior staff person sanctioning the conduct will notify the Dean of Students of the "minor offense"
- D.
The "default rule" is that the student will be given a written warning that is also placed in the student's Academic File
- 8.During Student A's torts class, the professor recommended a horn book as particularly helpful tool in studying for the exam. Immediately after class, Student A rushed to the library to get the book. Finding only one copy, Student A checked out the book. A few days later, Student A read the relevant portion of the book, but did not find it helpful. However, realizing that she was graded on a curve, and currently possessed knowledge not known to others, she decided to keep the book, and continued to renew it until after exams.
- A.
Student A is not in violation of the Code because the professor did not prohibit checking out the horn book repeatedly.
- B.
Student A is in violation of the Code because her acts constitute hiding library property
- C.
Student A is not in violation of the Code because the horn book was not particularly helpful for the class.
- D.
Student A is not in violation of the Code because the horn book could have been obtained from other libraries or book stores.
- 9.Students have an obligation to report any known violations of the Professional Conduct Code to the Dean of Students.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 10.A decision of the Professional Conduct Court may be appealed.
- A.
True, but only if the accused notifies the Dean in writing within 10 calendar days from the date of the hearing.
- B.
True, but only if the accused notifies the Dean in writing within 15 calendar days from the date of the hearing.
- C.
True, but only if the accused notifies the Dean in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of the hearing.
- D.
False.
- 11.Violation of a law of the United States or any State can constitute "unlawful conduct" under the Professional Conduct Code.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 12.The Jurisdiction of the Professional Conduct Code extends to all students doing work under the aegis of the law school. This includes full-time and part-time students in degree courses in any division of the university and special students such as visiting and transient students.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
- 13.What is the burden of proof required for a conviction at a hearing before the Professional Conduct Court?
- A.
Strict Liability
- B.
Preponderance of Evidence
- C.
Clear and Convincing Evidence
- D.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
- 14.All proceedings before the Professional Conduct Court, except summary sanctions, are deemed confidential, unless:
- A.
The accused speaks to a potential witness about the allegation in preparing his/her defense.
- B.
The accused speaks with student defense counsel about the allegation in preparing his/her defense.
- C.
The accused discusses his/her situation with a parent or guardian.
- D.
None of the above.
- 15.An accused student may avoid a hearing before the Professional Conduct Court through a timely negotiated resolution with the complaining party and the prosecutor.
- A.
True.
- B.
False.
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