Advise the Solicitor in each scenario as to possible breaches of professional standards and ethical requirements that may have been committed, as well as the likely consequences, if any, for the Solicitor.

Advise the Solicitor in each scenario as to possible breaches of professional standards and ethical requirements that may have been committed, as well as the likely consequences, if any, for the Solicitor.
Do not discuss potential criminal or civil liability and be sure to address both scenarios.
Scenario 1
A solicitor filed a defence with the County Court which he ought to have known was factually incorrect and misleading. In the defence he incorrectly stated that his former lay client was liable for sums claimed by counsel. When he was notified that his defence was factually incorrect and misleading, he failed to take any action and the matter proceeded to a summary judgement hearing.
Scenario 2
Over a period of several years, a solicitor failed to disclose she owned one or more properties during a time she was bidding for, and eventually accepted, social housing. She was convicted of fraud and at her sentencing hearing she expressed sincere remorse for her actions and explained that, during that time, she had been struggling with her mental health due to the death of her child and stress at work.
Task 2 – Self-Reflection
50% of marks (Suggested word count – 2000 words or less)
This task requires you to reflect on your learning and engagement with this module.
With reference to the ten topics discussed in your weekly lectures and seminars, please reflect on what you have learned from this module. Your reflections should demonstrate your engagement with this module as well as an appropriate understanding and appreciation of the professional standards and ethics required by the respective professional bodies. Explain how you will use what you have learned from this module to develop a considered approach to ethical issues in your profession or career.
Please be sure to reflect on your own personal learning rather than summarising information that anyone else may have learned. Your reflections should be unique to you and contain a forward-looking element demonstrating how you will consider or use what you have learned in your future profession.

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