PAR 1501 (Paralegal Studies)
EXAM PREP MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS FOR REVISION
(Frequently Tested) 2025 GUIDE.
,PAR 1501
Multiple Choice Prep Questions:
QUESTION 1
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
A paralegal
1. has a law degree.
2. is a legal professional.
3. has informal legal training.
4. specializes in court work.
QUESTION 2
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
The term 'paralegal'
5. originated in South Africa.
6. is a recent term.
7. was first used in the United States.
8. is not widely used.
QUESTION 3
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals first emerged in South Africa during the
1. apartheid era.
2. post-apartheid era.
3. colonial period.
4. digital age.
QUESTION 4
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
The use of paralegals in law firms promotes access to justice by
1. providing free legal services.
2. lobbying for legal reforms.
3. making legal services more affordable.
, 4. representing clients in court.
QUESTION 5
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Community-based paralegals often
1. charge high fees for their services.
2. lack proper legal training.
3. are part of the communities they serve.
4. work independently of legal professionals.
QUESTION 6
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals are often more approachable than legal professionals because
1. they are seen as less intimidating.
2. they are more qualified.
3. they are less busy.
4. they offer free services.
QUESTION 7
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals can assist their clients by
1. only using legal processes.
2. always referring them to attorneys.
3. using alternative dispute resolution methods.
4. representing them in court.
QUESTION 8
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Section 9 of the South African Constitution promotes
1. equality before the law.
2. the right to free legal aid.
3. the regulation of paralegals.
4. access to healthcare.
QUESTION 9
EXAM PREP MULTIPLE CHOICE
QUESTIONS FOR REVISION
(Frequently Tested) 2025 GUIDE.
,PAR 1501
Multiple Choice Prep Questions:
QUESTION 1
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
A paralegal
1. has a law degree.
2. is a legal professional.
3. has informal legal training.
4. specializes in court work.
QUESTION 2
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
The term 'paralegal'
5. originated in South Africa.
6. is a recent term.
7. was first used in the United States.
8. is not widely used.
QUESTION 3
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals first emerged in South Africa during the
1. apartheid era.
2. post-apartheid era.
3. colonial period.
4. digital age.
QUESTION 4
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
The use of paralegals in law firms promotes access to justice by
1. providing free legal services.
2. lobbying for legal reforms.
3. making legal services more affordable.
, 4. representing clients in court.
QUESTION 5
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Community-based paralegals often
1. charge high fees for their services.
2. lack proper legal training.
3. are part of the communities they serve.
4. work independently of legal professionals.
QUESTION 6
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals are often more approachable than legal professionals because
1. they are seen as less intimidating.
2. they are more qualified.
3. they are less busy.
4. they offer free services.
QUESTION 7
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Paralegals can assist their clients by
1. only using legal processes.
2. always referring them to attorneys.
3. using alternative dispute resolution methods.
4. representing them in court.
QUESTION 8
Complete the sentence by filling in the CORRECT statement:
Section 9 of the South African Constitution promotes
1. equality before the law.
2. the right to free legal aid.
3. the regulation of paralegals.
4. access to healthcare.
QUESTION 9
