Question 1

The work of a paralegal must supplement,merge with,and become the attorney's work product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

All of the following are Standards of the NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants that may be used to qualify a person as a legal assistant EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) One year of in-house training as a legal assistant 
B) Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants that is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved and that requires no less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study 
C) A baccalaureate degree in any field,plus not less than six months in-house training as a legal assistant 
D) A minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney,including at least six months of in-house training as a legal assistant 
A) One year of in-house training as a legal assistant 
B) Graduation from a course of study for legal assistants that is institutionally accredited but not ABA approved and that requires no less than the equivalent of 60 semester hours of classroom study 
C) A baccalaureate degree in any field,plus not less than six months in-house training as a legal assistant 
D) A minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney,including at least six months of in-house training as a legal assistant A

Question 3

Documents prepared in anticipation of litigation may not be released to the opposing party for any reason.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Ideals of professional conduct that attorneys should strive to achieve

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 5

Which organization offers a national certification program through which a paralegal can earn the designation CLA?

Accepted Answer

A) The National Association of Legal Assistants 
B) The National Federation of Paralegal Associations 
C) The American Association for Paralegal Education 
D) The American Bar Association 
A) The National Association of Legal Assistants 
B) The National Federation of Paralegal Associations 
C) The American Association for Paralegal Education 
D) The American Bar Association

Question 6

Paralegals are barred from doing legal research on behalf of attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Standards of conduct written by the American Bar Association to establish ethical guidelines for the practice of law and adopted by most states

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 8

When would disclosure of confidential client information NOT be a violation of the attorney-client privilege?

Accepted Answer

A) When given under a court order 
B) When given by request of the client's family 
C) When the attorney feels compelled to tell what he or she has been told 
D) When the attorney no longer represents the client 
A) When given under a court order 
B) When given by request of the client's family 
C) When the attorney feels compelled to tell what he or she has been told 
D) When the attorney no longer represents the client

Question 9

Rules of conduct written by the ABA that govern the legal profession and adopted by some states

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 10

Which is NOT one of the canons of the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility?

Accepted Answer

A) A legal assistant shall be held to the same ethical standards as an attorney and be subject to the same disciplinary action. 
B) A paralegal must not perform any of the duties that attorneys only may perform nor take any actions that attorneys may not take. 
C) A paralegal must protect the confidences of a client and must not violate any rule controlling the doctrine of privileged communications between a client and an attorney. 
D) A paralegal must disclose to his or her employer or prospective employer any preexisting client or personal relationship that may conflict with the interests of the employer or prospective employer and/or their clients. 
A) A legal assistant shall be held to the same ethical standards as an attorney and be subject to the same disciplinary action. 
B) A paralegal must not perform any of the duties that attorneys only may perform nor take any actions that attorneys may not take. 
C) A paralegal must protect the confidences of a client and must not violate any rule controlling the doctrine of privileged communications between a client and an attorney. 
D) A paralegal must disclose to his or her employer or prospective employer any preexisting client or personal relationship that may conflict with the interests of the employer or prospective employer and/or their clients.

Question 11

Only an attorney is bound by the attorney-client privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A rule that the work of an attorney for a client that includes private memoranda prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trials that does not have to be disclosed to the opposing party

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 13

A paralegal is required to do whatever is asked of him or her by the supervising attorney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Lawyers should provide clients with independent professional judgment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A national organization established to promote high standards for paralegal education

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 16

Which is NOT true of the work product privilege?

Accepted Answer

A) Its protection is lifted for the spouse of the client. 
B) It extends to work consisting of mental impressions,conclusions,opinions,and legal theories of an attorney. 
C) It extends to work performed by paralegals. 
D) Its protection is lifted and disclosure is required upon a showing that the party seeking discovery has substantial need of the materials in the preparation of the case and is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the materials by other means without undue hardship. 
A) Its protection is lifted for the spouse of the client. 
B) It extends to work consisting of mental impressions,conclusions,opinions,and legal theories of an attorney. 
C) It extends to work performed by paralegals. 
D) Its protection is lifted and disclosure is required upon a showing that the party seeking discovery has substantial need of the materials in the preparation of the case and is unable to obtain the substantial equivalent of the materials by other means without undue hardship.

Question 17

Statements of minimum professional conduct that,if violated,lead to sanctions against the offending attorney

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 18

Legal assistants may become full members of the bar association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A professional association of paralegals that issues ethical guidelines regarding the attorney- paralegal relationship and administers the Certified Legal Assistant exam

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

Question 20

A paralegal who is qualified by education,training,and/or work experience who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege 
A)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct 
B)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility 
C)  Disciplinary Rules 
D)  Ethical Considerations 
E)  legal assistant
F) National Association of Legal Assistants
G) National Federation of Paralegal Associations
H) American Association for Paralegal Education
I) attorney-client privilege
J) work product privilege

The work of a paralegal must supplement,merge with,and become the attorney's work product.

All of the following are Standards of the NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants that may be used to qualify a person as a legal assistant EXCEPT:

Documents prepared in anticipation of litigation may not be released to the opposing party for any reason.

Ideals of professional conduct that attorneys should strive to achieve

Which organization offers a national certification program through which a paralegal can earn the designation CLA?

Paralegals are barred from doing legal research on behalf of attorneys.

Standards of conduct written by the American Bar Association to establish ethical guidelines for the practice of law and adopted by most states

When would disclosure of confidential client information NOT be a violation of the attorney-client privilege?

Rules of conduct written by the ABA that govern the legal profession and adopted by some states

Which is NOT one of the canons of the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility?

Only an attorney is bound by the attorney-client privilege.

A rule that the work of an attorney for a client that includes private memoranda prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trials that does not have to be disclosed to the opposing party

A paralegal is required to do whatever is asked of him or her by the supervising attorney.

Lawyers should provide clients with independent professional judgment.

A national organization established to promote high standards for paralegal education

Which is NOT true of the work product privilege?

Statements of minimum professional conduct that,if violated,lead to sanctions against the offending attorney

Legal assistants may become full members of the bar association.

A professional association of paralegals that issues ethical guidelines regarding the attorney- paralegal relationship and administers the Certified Legal Assistant exam

A paralegal who is qualified by education,training,and/or work experience who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible

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Preparation to Draft a Will Checklists and the Conference With the Client

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

Introduction to Trusts

Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

Personal Representatives: Types, pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment

Probate and Estate Administration

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Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

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Exam 16: Ethical Principles Relevant to Practicing Paralegals and Legal Assistants

The work of a paralegal must supplement,merge with,and become the attorney's work product.

All of the following are Standards of the NALA Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants that may be used to qualify a person as a legal assistant EXCEPT:

Documents prepared in anticipation of litigation may not be released to the opposing party for any reason.

Ideals of professional conduct that attorneys should strive to achieve

Which organization offers a national certification program through which a paralegal can earn the designation CLA?

Paralegals are barred from doing legal research on behalf of attorneys.

Standards of conduct written by the American Bar Association to establish ethical guidelines for the practice of law and adopted by most states

When would disclosure of confidential client information NOT be a violation of the attorney-client privilege?

Rules of conduct written by the ABA that govern the legal profession and adopted by some states

Which is NOT one of the canons of the NALA Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility?

Only an attorney is bound by the attorney-client privilege.

A rule that the work of an attorney for a client that includes private memoranda prepared in anticipation of litigation or for trials that does not have to be disclosed to the opposing party

A paralegal is required to do whatever is asked of him or her by the supervising attorney.

Lawyers should provide clients with independent professional judgment.

A national organization established to promote high standards for paralegal education

Which is NOT true of the work product privilege?

Statements of minimum professional conduct that,if violated,lead to sanctions against the offending attorney

Legal assistants may become full members of the bar association.

A professional association of paralegals that issues ethical guidelines regarding the attorney- paralegal relationship and administers the Certified Legal Assistant exam

A paralegal who is qualified by education,training,and/or work experience who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible

The Estate Plan and the Purpose and Need for a Will

The Concept of Property Related to Wills,trusts,and Estate Administration

The Participants and the Proper Court

The Law of Succession: Death Testate or Intestate

Wills Validity Requirements, modification, revocation, and Contests

Preparation to Draft a Will Checklists and the Conference With the Client

Final Draft and Execution of a Valid Will

Introduction to Trusts

Classification of Trusts, the Living Trust, and Other Special Trusts

Estate Planning

Long-Term Care

Personal Representatives: Types, pre-Probate Duties, and Appointment

Probate and Estate Administration

Informal Probate Administration

Tax Considerations in the Administration of Estates

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