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Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
1. The profession of becoming a lawyer is currently declining.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect According to the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.325 million
lawyers in the United States, up 14 percent from only ten years ago.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:58 AM
2. Every state in the United States has the same bar exam.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect The practice of law is jurisdiction-specific; there is no such thing as a national bar
exam. An applicant to the bar must take the bar exam of the state (including the
District of Columbia) where one wants to be licensed to practice law
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:45 AM
3. Almost all states require a separate Ethics Exam portion of the Bar Exam before they may become licensed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Beyond the bar exam, applicants to practice law in all but two jurisdictions must
also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a legal ethics
exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Incorrect
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
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Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:48 AM
4. All attorneys must pay their dues as well as complete continuing education courses on an annual basis in order to
remain licensed and in good standing.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct All those who want to keep their law licenses in good standing need to pay their
annual bar fees, in addition to getting their minimum required annual continuing
legal education (CLE) credits.
Incorrect
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:49 AM
5. The disciplinary process generally contains five similar components (complaint, investigation, prosecution, deposition,
and appeal).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect Although not identical in every jurisdiction, the disciplinary process generally
includes four similar components: complaint, investigation, prosecution, and
appeal.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:51 AM
6. Common law is law that has been created by the Legislative branch.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect This phrase has three related definitions. In this context, common law refers to
judge made law, or the process whereby appellate courts make precedent that
lower courts must follow.
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:51 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:52 AM
7. The ABA licenses and regulates attorneys.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect Because the ABA is a private association and does not license lawyers, these
ethics opinions are advisory only and do not have the force of law.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:56 AM
8. All attorneys who are found guilty of a conduct violation will be disbarred.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect An attorney who violates the rules of conduct in his or her jurisdiction is subject
to discipline by the court that granted that attorney’s law license, following an
investigation by a disciplinary commission and a hearing. Sanctions can range
from a reprimand to disbarment.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:00 AM
9. Paralegals are directly liable for any violations of the rules of professional conduct.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect While not directly responsible to a court for violations of professional ethics rules,
paralegals are indirectly responsible, because attorneys are accountable for the
misconduct of their paralegals and legal assistants.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/18/2022 12:01 AM
10. All states require completion and passing of law school prior to taking the Bar Exam.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect While law school is certainly required for nearly all jurisdictions, a few states offer
special opportunities for individuals who are uniquely qualified to attempt the
state bar. For example, California residents who complete a qualified
apprenticeship with a lawyer or judge for four years may qualify to take the state
bar exam even if they have not successfully earned a juris doctorate from a law
school.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:09 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:10 AM
11. The Rules of Professional Conduct were developed in 1969.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect After a six-year process, in 1983 the ABA adopted the Model Rules of
Professional Conduct, which were designed to replace the Model Code of
Professional Responsibility.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:12 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:13 AM
12. The creation of legal ethics courses in American law schools is a result of ______________.
a. the Vietnam War
b. the Cold War
c. the Watergate scandal
d. the stock market crash
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. The creation of legal ethics courses in American law schools is largely a result
of the Watergate scandal of the 1970s.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:14 AM
13. The practice of law is ____________.
a. national
b. jurisdiction specific
c. based on where the person went to school
d. limited to one state only
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. The practice of law is jurisdiction-specific; there is no such thing as a national
bar exam.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:17 AM
14. When an attorney is granted permission from a state to practice law for a specific case only, it is referred to as
______________.
a. contempt
b. res ipsa loquitor
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c. pro hac vice
d. reciprocal
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Attorneys also can practice law in another jurisdiction on a limited basis by
seeking permission from that jurisdiction’s highest court, which is called pro hac
vice.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:18 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:20 AM
15. All but _______ jurisdictions require the passing of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam in addition to the
Bar Exam.
a. three
b. two
c. four
d. five
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Beyond the bar exam, applicants to practice law in all but two jurisdictions must
also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a legal
ethics exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:20 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:21 AM
16. If an attorney provides this in an interview or podcast, they can be held in violation of legal ethics and reprimanded.
a. fee schedules
b. legal advice
c. names of competitors
d. address of their office
ANSWER: b
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FEEDBACK: a.
b. While lawyers are certainly permitted to participate in podcasts, post online,
and to author law blogs, they must be careful of the content they produce.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-5 - Assess opportunities for ethical contributions to the legal field,
including ethical communication and access to justice
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:23 AM
17. ________ is an act of omission that tends to obstruct the administration of justice or shows disrespect for the court.
a. Malpractice
b. Fraud
c. Contempt
d. Embezzling
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Also known as contempt of court, this is an act or omission that tends to
obstruct the administration of justice or shows disrespect for the court.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:25 AM
18. __________ occur in law offices and not the courtroom.
a. Interrogations
b. Depositions
c. Questioning
d. Swearing under oath
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Depositions occur in law offices or conference rooms, but not in courtrooms.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
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Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:25 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:27 AM
19. This concept means that legal teams can increase the number of clients they assist across a variety of legal settings.
a. multistate licensing
b. access to justice
c. open state lines
d. technology
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. A growing focus of practice is increasing access to justice. This concept simply
means that through collaborative work and expanded roles, legal teams can
increase the number of clients they assist across a variety of legal practice
settings.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:28 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:29 AM
20. __________ can file a complaint against an attorney.
a. Other attorneys in their state
b. Any attorney
c. Anyone
d. Only judges
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Anyone can file a complaint against an attorney, called a grievance, with the
disciplinary commission, or similarly titled agency, of that attorney’s jurisdiction.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
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Kauffman
Notes
1- The file is chapter after chapter.
2- We have shown you 10 or five pages.
3- The file contains all Appendix and Excel
sheet if it exists.
4- We have all what you need, we make
update at every time. There are many new
editions waiting you.
5- If you think you purchased the wrong file
You can contact us at every time, we can
replace it with true one.
Our email:
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
1. The profession of becoming a lawyer is currently declining.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect According to the American Bar Association, there are more than 1.325 million
lawyers in the United States, up 14 percent from only ten years ago.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:31 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:58 AM
2. Every state in the United States has the same bar exam.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect The practice of law is jurisdiction-specific; there is no such thing as a national bar
exam. An applicant to the bar must take the bar exam of the state (including the
District of Columbia) where one wants to be licensed to practice law
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:43 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:45 AM
3. Almost all states require a separate Ethics Exam portion of the Bar Exam before they may become licensed.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct Beyond the bar exam, applicants to practice law in all but two jurisdictions must
also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a legal ethics
exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Incorrect
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:46 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:48 AM
4. All attorneys must pay their dues as well as complete continuing education courses on an annual basis in order to
remain licensed and in good standing.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
FEEDBACK: Correct All those who want to keep their law licenses in good standing need to pay their
annual bar fees, in addition to getting their minimum required annual continuing
legal education (CLE) credits.
Incorrect
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:48 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:49 AM
5. The disciplinary process generally contains five similar components (complaint, investigation, prosecution, deposition,
and appeal).
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect Although not identical in every jurisdiction, the disciplinary process generally
includes four similar components: complaint, investigation, prosecution, and
appeal.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:49 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:51 AM
6. Common law is law that has been created by the Legislative branch.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect This phrase has three related definitions. In this context, common law refers to
judge made law, or the process whereby appellate courts make precedent that
lower courts must follow.
Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 2
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:51 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:52 AM
7. The ABA licenses and regulates attorneys.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect Because the ABA is a private association and does not license lawyers, these
ethics opinions are advisory only and do not have the force of law.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 12:54 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 12:56 AM
8. All attorneys who are found guilty of a conduct violation will be disbarred.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect An attorney who violates the rules of conduct in his or her jurisdiction is subject
to discipline by the court that granted that attorney’s law license, following an
investigation by a disciplinary commission and a hearing. Sanctions can range
from a reprimand to disbarment.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:00 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:00 AM
9. Paralegals are directly liable for any violations of the rules of professional conduct.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 3
,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect While not directly responsible to a court for violations of professional ethics rules,
paralegals are indirectly responsible, because attorneys are accountable for the
misconduct of their paralegals and legal assistants.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:01 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/18/2022 12:01 AM
10. All states require completion and passing of law school prior to taking the Bar Exam.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect While law school is certainly required for nearly all jurisdictions, a few states offer
special opportunities for individuals who are uniquely qualified to attempt the
state bar. For example, California residents who complete a qualified
apprenticeship with a lawyer or judge for four years may qualify to take the state
bar exam even if they have not successfully earned a juris doctorate from a law
school.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:09 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:10 AM
11. The Rules of Professional Conduct were developed in 1969.
a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
FEEDBACK: Correct
Incorrect After a six-year process, in 1983 the ABA adopted the Model Rules of
Professional Conduct, which were designed to replace the Model Code of
Professional Responsibility.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: True / False
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:12 AM
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:13 AM
12. The creation of legal ethics courses in American law schools is a result of ______________.
a. the Vietnam War
b. the Cold War
c. the Watergate scandal
d. the stock market crash
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. The creation of legal ethics courses in American law schools is largely a result
of the Watergate scandal of the 1970s.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:13 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:14 AM
13. The practice of law is ____________.
a. national
b. jurisdiction specific
c. based on where the person went to school
d. limited to one state only
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. The practice of law is jurisdiction-specific; there is no such thing as a national
bar exam.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:15 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:17 AM
14. When an attorney is granted permission from a state to practice law for a specific case only, it is referred to as
______________.
a. contempt
b. res ipsa loquitor
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c. pro hac vice
d. reciprocal
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Attorneys also can practice law in another jurisdiction on a limited basis by
seeking permission from that jurisdiction’s highest court, which is called pro hac
vice.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-1 - Explain the role of legal ethics and professional responsibility
within the legal practice and how legal professionals are regulated
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:18 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:20 AM
15. All but _______ jurisdictions require the passing of the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam in addition to the
Bar Exam.
a. three
b. two
c. four
d. five
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Beyond the bar exam, applicants to practice law in all but two jurisdictions must
also pass the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE), a legal
ethics exam created by the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-2 - Compare and contrast the role and function of the American Bar
Association’s Model Rules with jurisdiction-specific rules concerning legal ethics
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:20 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:21 AM
16. If an attorney provides this in an interview or podcast, they can be held in violation of legal ethics and reprimanded.
a. fee schedules
b. legal advice
c. names of competitors
d. address of their office
ANSWER: b
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,Name: Class: Date:
Chapter 01: Legal Ethics: The Essentials for Professional Responsibility
FEEDBACK: a.
b. While lawyers are certainly permitted to participate in podcasts, post online,
and to author law blogs, they must be careful of the content they produce.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-5 - Assess opportunities for ethical contributions to the legal field,
including ethical communication and access to justice
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:22 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:23 AM
17. ________ is an act of omission that tends to obstruct the administration of justice or shows disrespect for the court.
a. Malpractice
b. Fraud
c. Contempt
d. Embezzling
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Also known as contempt of court, this is an act or omission that tends to
obstruct the administration of justice or shows disrespect for the court.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
DATE CREATED: 2/15/2022 1:24 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 2/15/2022 1:25 AM
18. __________ occur in law offices and not the courtroom.
a. Interrogations
b. Depositions
c. Questioning
d. Swearing under oath
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. Depositions occur in law offices or conference rooms, but not in courtrooms.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
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19. This concept means that legal teams can increase the number of clients they assist across a variety of legal settings.
a. multistate licensing
b. access to justice
c. open state lines
d. technology
ANSWER: b
FEEDBACK: a.
b. A growing focus of practice is increasing access to justice. This concept simply
means that through collaborative work and expanded roles, legal teams can
increase the number of clients they assist across a variety of legal practice
settings.
c.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
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20. __________ can file a complaint against an attorney.
a. Other attorneys in their state
b. Any attorney
c. Anyone
d. Only judges
ANSWER: c
FEEDBACK: a.
b.
c. Anyone can file a complaint against an attorney, called a grievance, with the
disciplinary commission, or similarly titled agency, of that attorney’s jurisdiction.
d.
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: LegEth4e 1-3 - Explain how paralegals and attorneys can contribute to maintaining
legal ethics in the workplace
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