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So You Want To Be A Paralegal (U.S.)

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So You Want To Be A Paralegal US game quiz
"If you have a strong interest in the law but aren't quite ready for law school, and if have good communication skills and attention to detail, and like a challenge, then this may be the career for you. Take this quiz and test the waters."

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1. The North Carolina state bar has identified minimum competencies for certified paralegals, which form the acronym CODAR. What does it stand for?
    Court Procedures, Orderliness, Delivery, Agencies, Rigor
    Citation, Oath of Office, Deposition, Appeals, Reasonableness
    Cases, Opinions, Defense, Affirmation, Records
    Communication, Organization, Documentation, Analysis, Research


2. Which of these is an example of a primary source of law?
    A Supreme Court opinion
    A retainer agreement
    An appellate brief
    A law review article


3. The attorney-client privilege prohibits a paralegal from being present during the attorney's initial interview of the client.
    True
    False


4. The discovery process in litigation may involve all of the following except:
    Physical or Mental Examinations
    Depositions
    Service of Process
    Document Requests


5. Which of these is an example of an Alternate Dispute Method in a civil case?
    Plea Bargaining
    Arbitration
    A Bench Trial
    Motion for Summary Judgment


6. Which is an example of nonmonetary relief in a civil case?
    Community Service
    Specific Performance
    Nominal Damages
    A Contingency Fee


7. A proposed law may be introduced in the form of which of these?
    An Executive Order
    A Statutory Provision
    An Agency Regulation
    A Bill or Resolution


8. What is another term for a paralegal?
    Legal Counselor
    Attorney in Fact
    Legal Assistant
    Law Clerk


9. In some states, a paralegal may represent a client before which of these?
    A Small Claims Court Judge
    A Magistrate
    A Landlord Tenant Proceeding
    A Social Security Administration Proceeding


10. Which of these must a paralegals NOT do?
    Give legal advice to a client
    Interview a client
    Perform legal research
    Contact a client to remind the client of scheduled court dates


11. A paralegal affects the cost of legal services to the client by:
    Increasing costs, since a fee is charged for services
    Decreasing costs, since a paralegal's fees are lower than an attorney's fees
    No effect on costs, since a paralegal's services are not billed
    No effect on costs, since a paralegal may not enter into a fee agreement with a client


12. The American Bar Association is involved in the paralegal field by:
    Administering a mini-bar exam for paralegals
    Drafting guidelines for use of paralegals by lawyers
    Administering a code of ethics for paralegals
    No direct involvement


13. A law firm may compensate a paralegal by which of the following in addition to salary?
    A contingent fee arrangement
    A percentage of law firm profits as a junior partner
    An annual bonus
    Referral fees


14. Is paralegal certification by examination mandatory or voluntary in the U.S.?
    Mandatory in some states
    Voluntary in states where it is available
    Mandatory in all states
    Conducted on a national, not state basis


15. Which of these employs most legal assistants?
    Government agencies
    Private law firms
    Corporate legal departments
    Law clinics


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