STRAYER UNIVERSITY LEG100 LEG 100 STUDY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL UNITS
ABSOLUTE A PLUS GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
◉ Freelance paralegals Answer: work as independent contractors, and as
is true of traditional paralegals, may not give legal advice.
◉ Normally, to become an attorney, a person must Answer: hold at least
a bachelor's degree, a degree from an accredited law school, pass a state
bar exam, and pass a moral's check.
◉ Some professions follow a process of certification. Certification
involves Answer: recognition by a nongovernmental organization that an
individual has met a predetermined set of qualifications
and generally educational requirements and passage of an examination.
◉ Paralegals often assist attorneys in Answer: interviewing clients and
witnesses.
locating and summarizing relevant documents.
conducting legal research.
all of the above.
,◉ A _________________ is a nonlawyer who provides legal services
directly to the public by preparing legal documents. Answer: Document
preparer
◉ A _________________ is a claim that based on the law and the facts
is sufficient to support a lawsuit. Answer: Cause of action
◉ Prior court decisions are known as Answer: precedent
◉ Stare Decisis Answer: Let the decision stand; decisions are based on
precedents from previous cases
◉ A paralegal may not discuss client matters with anyone outside of the
firm. Answer: True
◉ The process of applying law to a client's specific facts is your
analysis. It is also known as legal reasoning. Answer: True
Also known as legal analysis
◉ As employees of attorneys, paralegals are expected to abide by the
attorneys' code of ethics. Answer: True
, ◉ The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are designed to provide
attorneys with moral guidance when dealing with clients and the courts.
Answer: False
◉ The attorney-client privilege is another name for the ethical rule
regarding client confidentiality. Answer: False
◉ Because of the need to preserve _______________, attorneys and
paralegals are prohibited from disclosing information regarding a client
or a client's case. Answer: confidentiality
◉ A rule of evidence that prevents an attorney or paralegal from being
compelled to testify about confidential client information is known as
_______________. Answer: attorney/client privilege
◉ To avoid charges of the unauthorized practice of law, a paralegal
should not Answer: give legal advice.
establish the attorney/client relationship.
◉ When dealing with a new client, paralegals should Answer: clearly
identify their status as a paralegal.
not commit the attorney to representing the client nor set the fee.
◉ It is unethical Answer: to mix firm money and client money in the
same account.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALL UNITS
ABSOLUTE A PLUS GUIDE COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW
◉ Freelance paralegals Answer: work as independent contractors, and as
is true of traditional paralegals, may not give legal advice.
◉ Normally, to become an attorney, a person must Answer: hold at least
a bachelor's degree, a degree from an accredited law school, pass a state
bar exam, and pass a moral's check.
◉ Some professions follow a process of certification. Certification
involves Answer: recognition by a nongovernmental organization that an
individual has met a predetermined set of qualifications
and generally educational requirements and passage of an examination.
◉ Paralegals often assist attorneys in Answer: interviewing clients and
witnesses.
locating and summarizing relevant documents.
conducting legal research.
all of the above.
,◉ A _________________ is a nonlawyer who provides legal services
directly to the public by preparing legal documents. Answer: Document
preparer
◉ A _________________ is a claim that based on the law and the facts
is sufficient to support a lawsuit. Answer: Cause of action
◉ Prior court decisions are known as Answer: precedent
◉ Stare Decisis Answer: Let the decision stand; decisions are based on
precedents from previous cases
◉ A paralegal may not discuss client matters with anyone outside of the
firm. Answer: True
◉ The process of applying law to a client's specific facts is your
analysis. It is also known as legal reasoning. Answer: True
Also known as legal analysis
◉ As employees of attorneys, paralegals are expected to abide by the
attorneys' code of ethics. Answer: True
, ◉ The Model Rules of Professional Conduct are designed to provide
attorneys with moral guidance when dealing with clients and the courts.
Answer: False
◉ The attorney-client privilege is another name for the ethical rule
regarding client confidentiality. Answer: False
◉ Because of the need to preserve _______________, attorneys and
paralegals are prohibited from disclosing information regarding a client
or a client's case. Answer: confidentiality
◉ A rule of evidence that prevents an attorney or paralegal from being
compelled to testify about confidential client information is known as
_______________. Answer: attorney/client privilege
◉ To avoid charges of the unauthorized practice of law, a paralegal
should not Answer: give legal advice.
establish the attorney/client relationship.
◉ When dealing with a new client, paralegals should Answer: clearly
identify their status as a paralegal.
not commit the attorney to representing the client nor set the fee.
◉ It is unethical Answer: to mix firm money and client money in the
same account.
