Chapter Four: Ethics and professional
Responsibility Question and answers
verified to pass 2025/2026
The following situation is one in which a lawyer MAY disclose confidential information even without the
client's consent:
The client in a divorce case threatens to hire a hitman to kill her spouse because she believes that killing
the spouse is the only way that she can stop them from stalking her. It is clear from the conversation
with the lawyer that the client intends to do this.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔True
Which of the following are typical requirements for getting a license to practice law: - correct answer
✔All of the other answer choices are correct
- Bar examination
- Background investigation
- Education requirements
As long as a paralegal doesn't say they are a "lawyer" or "attorney" they have no reason to tell people
they are a paralegal - correct answer ✔False
A paralegal can perform all of the following tasks: interview a witness; conduct legal research; set legal
fees to be charged to client.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔False
When it comes to Unauthorized Practice of Law, most state statutes provide detailed definitions of what
constitutes the practice of law.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔False
Responsibility Question and answers
verified to pass 2025/2026
The following situation is one in which a lawyer MAY disclose confidential information even without the
client's consent:
The client in a divorce case threatens to hire a hitman to kill her spouse because she believes that killing
the spouse is the only way that she can stop them from stalking her. It is clear from the conversation
with the lawyer that the client intends to do this.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔True
Which of the following are typical requirements for getting a license to practice law: - correct answer
✔All of the other answer choices are correct
- Bar examination
- Background investigation
- Education requirements
As long as a paralegal doesn't say they are a "lawyer" or "attorney" they have no reason to tell people
they are a paralegal - correct answer ✔False
A paralegal can perform all of the following tasks: interview a witness; conduct legal research; set legal
fees to be charged to client.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔False
When it comes to Unauthorized Practice of Law, most state statutes provide detailed definitions of what
constitutes the practice of law.
TRUE or FALSE? - correct answer ✔False
