PARALEGAL STUDIES EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. The main role of a paralegal is to:
A. Judge cases
B. Assist lawyers in legal work
C. Sentence offenders
D. Enact laws
Answer: B
Paralegals support lawyers by performing legal research, drafting, and administrative tasks.
2. A paralegal is NOT allowed to:
A. Draft documents
B. Give legal advice independently
C. Organize files
D. Conduct research
Answer: B
Only licensed advocates can give independent legal advice.
3. Paralegal work mainly supports:
A. Doctors
B. Engineers
C. Lawyers and courts
D. Teachers
Answer: C
Paralegals operate within the legal system assisting lawyers and courts.
4. Legal research involves:
,A. Guessing laws
B. Finding relevant legal information
C. Creating laws
D. Ignoring statutes
Answer: B
Legal research identifies applicable laws and precedents.
5. Confidentiality in paralegal work means:
A. Sharing case details publicly
B. Keeping client information private
C. Posting on social media
D. Discussing cases openly
Answer: B
Paralegals must protect sensitive client information.
6. A paralegal must act:
A. Emotionally
B. Professionally and ethically
C. Politically
D. Randomly
Answer: B
Professional ethics guide paralegal conduct.
7. The document used to start a civil case is:
A. Judgment
B. Pleading
C. Receipt
D. Memo
Answer: B
Pleadings initiate court proceedings.
8. A paralegal may assist in:
, A. Sentencing criminals
B. Drafting legal documents
C. Passing laws
D. Arresting suspects
Answer: B
Drafting is a core paralegal duty.
9. Legal aid refers to:
A. Paid entertainment
B. Free legal assistance
C. Police services
D. Court fines
Answer: B
Legal aid provides free or affordable legal help.
10. One key skill for paralegals is:
A. Singing
B. Legal research
C. Painting
D. Driving
Answer: B
Research is essential for legal support work.
11. A paralegal works under:
A. Clients directly
B. Licensed attorneys
C. Judges
D. Police officers
Answer: B
Paralegals operate under supervision of lawyers.
12. Ethical conduct means:
CORRECT ANSWER WITH EXPLANATION GRADED A+
STUDY GUIDE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
1. The main role of a paralegal is to:
A. Judge cases
B. Assist lawyers in legal work
C. Sentence offenders
D. Enact laws
Answer: B
Paralegals support lawyers by performing legal research, drafting, and administrative tasks.
2. A paralegal is NOT allowed to:
A. Draft documents
B. Give legal advice independently
C. Organize files
D. Conduct research
Answer: B
Only licensed advocates can give independent legal advice.
3. Paralegal work mainly supports:
A. Doctors
B. Engineers
C. Lawyers and courts
D. Teachers
Answer: C
Paralegals operate within the legal system assisting lawyers and courts.
4. Legal research involves:
,A. Guessing laws
B. Finding relevant legal information
C. Creating laws
D. Ignoring statutes
Answer: B
Legal research identifies applicable laws and precedents.
5. Confidentiality in paralegal work means:
A. Sharing case details publicly
B. Keeping client information private
C. Posting on social media
D. Discussing cases openly
Answer: B
Paralegals must protect sensitive client information.
6. A paralegal must act:
A. Emotionally
B. Professionally and ethically
C. Politically
D. Randomly
Answer: B
Professional ethics guide paralegal conduct.
7. The document used to start a civil case is:
A. Judgment
B. Pleading
C. Receipt
D. Memo
Answer: B
Pleadings initiate court proceedings.
8. A paralegal may assist in:
, A. Sentencing criminals
B. Drafting legal documents
C. Passing laws
D. Arresting suspects
Answer: B
Drafting is a core paralegal duty.
9. Legal aid refers to:
A. Paid entertainment
B. Free legal assistance
C. Police services
D. Court fines
Answer: B
Legal aid provides free or affordable legal help.
10. One key skill for paralegals is:
A. Singing
B. Legal research
C. Painting
D. Driving
Answer: B
Research is essential for legal support work.
11. A paralegal works under:
A. Clients directly
B. Licensed attorneys
C. Judges
D. Police officers
Answer: B
Paralegals operate under supervision of lawyers.
12. Ethical conduct means:
