PLA 1003 MID-SEMESTER EXAM QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
National Paralegal Associations - ANSWER NALA, PAOF, NFPA
paralegal - ANSWER a person with specialized training who assists lawyers.
What can paralegals not do? - ANSWER Advise clients,
represent clients in court,
and Setting fees.
What can paralegals do? - ANSWER Do Client interviews, Locate and
interview witnesses, conduct factual investigations, Calendar and track
important deadlines, Organize and maintain client files, conduct legal research,
Draft legal documents, File documents with courts, summarize witness
testimony, Coordinate litigation proceedings, attend legal proceedings (only if
allowed).
Privileges of a paralegal. - ANSWER Actual duties depend on size of office,
type of law being practiced, level of experience.
Necessary skills for paralegals? - ANSWER Technology, Communication,
Resourcefulness, Problem solving, Commitment, Interpersonal, reading, and
Self-motivation.
Does a paralegal have to have a lot of experience? - ANSWER No.
What type of degrees does a paralegal need? - ANSWER Bachelor's degree or
Associates degree in paralegal.
What exam for a paralegal? - ANSWER A two-part exam.
Facts can be grouped in 3 categories. - ANSWER Relevant, Explanatory, and
unimportant.
, Identifying Legal Issues. - ANSWER Start with what is your client's problem /
question, End with a specific problem which can be researched, often multiple
legal issues arise from simple fact pattern.
Attorney - ANSWER Sole practitioner
Different type of attorneys. - ANSWER -Managing partner-Partners-
Associates-Law clerks
Bottom line for paralegals. - ANSWER In all forms of business, paralegals are
staff paid by the hour or year.
smaller firms - ANSWER one or two internal employees
larger firms, the more layers and support personnel... - ANSWER Office
manager, Paralegal manager, Secretaries, receptionists, accountants, librarian,
file clerks, IT support, messengers.
client confidentiality - ANSWER The principle that an institution or individual
should not reveal information about their clients to a third party without the
consent of the client or a clear legal reason.
Life cycle of a paralegal. - ANSWER Opening new files, adding subfiles,
storing, accessing, closing, and destroying.
Paralegal Communication - ANSWER Keeping the clients updated,
confidentiality, Email, voice mails, etc.
Primary Sources of Law - ANSWER Constitutions, statutes, treaties,
regulations, ordinances, cases, etc.
Secondary Sources of Law - ANSWER Encyclopedias, treatises, dictionaries,
restatements, annotations, form books, practice guides, digests, hornbooks,
nutshells, journals, newspapers, etc.
Recourses for a paralegal. - ANSWER Physical library, Online library, or the
Internet.
Common Law - ANSWER A legal system based on custom and court rulings
stare decisis - ANSWER A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand."
Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.
VERIFIED ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
National Paralegal Associations - ANSWER NALA, PAOF, NFPA
paralegal - ANSWER a person with specialized training who assists lawyers.
What can paralegals not do? - ANSWER Advise clients,
represent clients in court,
and Setting fees.
What can paralegals do? - ANSWER Do Client interviews, Locate and
interview witnesses, conduct factual investigations, Calendar and track
important deadlines, Organize and maintain client files, conduct legal research,
Draft legal documents, File documents with courts, summarize witness
testimony, Coordinate litigation proceedings, attend legal proceedings (only if
allowed).
Privileges of a paralegal. - ANSWER Actual duties depend on size of office,
type of law being practiced, level of experience.
Necessary skills for paralegals? - ANSWER Technology, Communication,
Resourcefulness, Problem solving, Commitment, Interpersonal, reading, and
Self-motivation.
Does a paralegal have to have a lot of experience? - ANSWER No.
What type of degrees does a paralegal need? - ANSWER Bachelor's degree or
Associates degree in paralegal.
What exam for a paralegal? - ANSWER A two-part exam.
Facts can be grouped in 3 categories. - ANSWER Relevant, Explanatory, and
unimportant.
, Identifying Legal Issues. - ANSWER Start with what is your client's problem /
question, End with a specific problem which can be researched, often multiple
legal issues arise from simple fact pattern.
Attorney - ANSWER Sole practitioner
Different type of attorneys. - ANSWER -Managing partner-Partners-
Associates-Law clerks
Bottom line for paralegals. - ANSWER In all forms of business, paralegals are
staff paid by the hour or year.
smaller firms - ANSWER one or two internal employees
larger firms, the more layers and support personnel... - ANSWER Office
manager, Paralegal manager, Secretaries, receptionists, accountants, librarian,
file clerks, IT support, messengers.
client confidentiality - ANSWER The principle that an institution or individual
should not reveal information about their clients to a third party without the
consent of the client or a clear legal reason.
Life cycle of a paralegal. - ANSWER Opening new files, adding subfiles,
storing, accessing, closing, and destroying.
Paralegal Communication - ANSWER Keeping the clients updated,
confidentiality, Email, voice mails, etc.
Primary Sources of Law - ANSWER Constitutions, statutes, treaties,
regulations, ordinances, cases, etc.
Secondary Sources of Law - ANSWER Encyclopedias, treatises, dictionaries,
restatements, annotations, form books, practice guides, digests, hornbooks,
nutshells, journals, newspapers, etc.
Recourses for a paralegal. - ANSWER Physical library, Online library, or the
Internet.
Common Law - ANSWER A legal system based on custom and court rulings
stare decisis - ANSWER A Latin phrase meaning "let the decision stand."
Most cases reaching appellate courts are settled on this principle.
