Question 1

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial?

Accepted Answer

Prior to trial, discuss decorum with you

Question 3

A well-prepared paralegal will take into the courtroom

Accepted Answer

A)  hard-copy backups of all exhibits. 
B)  a cell phone for frequent office communication. 
C)  no duplicate materials, to reduce confusion. 
D)  a new designer handbag, to impress the jury. 
A)  hard-copy backups of all exhibits. 
B)  a cell phone for frequent office communication. 
C)  no duplicate materials, to reduce confusion. 
D)  a new designer handbag, to impress the jury.

Question 4

Shadow juries

Accepted Answer

A)  are required by Federal Rule 47. 
B)  can be helpful in preparing the closing argument. 
C)  are not allowed in federal courts. 
D)  are allowed only by leave of the court. 
A)  are required by Federal Rule 47. 
B)  can be helpful in preparing the closing argument. 
C)  are not allowed in federal courts. 
D)  are allowed only by leave of the court.

Question 5

Voter registration lists can give you information about jurors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is based on the weight of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You can enhance your value to the firm by offering to research and draft memoranda of law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Draft a checklist for preparing clients and other witnesses for testifying at trial. Include a special section on preparing expert witnesses. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

Checklist for Preparing the Client and W

Question 9

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

How can you help in conducting a jury investigation? What information should be gathered and from what sources?

Accepted Answer

Exhibit 11.4 is a juror data sheet. It c

Question 11

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

Accepted Answer

Collect and summarize qualific

Question 12

Briefly describe the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial stated in the text. Add any suggestions from your instructor.

Accepted Answer

Prior to trial, discuss decorum with you

Question 13

What is a shadow jury and under what circumstances will it be used?

Accepted Answer

A group of citizens who reflect the cros

Question 14

Describe research and writing tasks that a paralegal can do in preparing the trial notebook.

Accepted Answer

Research for the trial brief section: Re

Question 15

A special verdict is one

Accepted Answer

A)  that sets punitive damages. 
B)  in which the judge decides based on findings of fact by the jury. 
C)  in which the jury decides based on directions from the judge. 
D)  that finds for the plaintiff, but awards no damages. 
A)  that sets punitive damages. 
B)  in which the judge decides based on findings of fact by the jury. 
C)  in which the jury decides based on directions from the judge. 
D)  that finds for the plaintiff, but awards no damages.

Question 16

What is the primary type of task for paralegals at trial?

Accepted Answer

This is somewhat subjective, b

Question 17

Locate the applicable local, state, and federal rules of evidence on demonstrative evidence. Place these in your systems folder.

Accepted Answer

Locating the applicable local, state, an

Question 18

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs

Accepted Answer

A)  to know little about the case. 
B)  years of experience. 
C)  to review the file and all summaries carefully. 
D)  to leave all remaining work to the attorney. 
A)  to know little about the case. 
B)  years of experience. 
C)  to review the file and all summaries carefully. 
D)  to leave all remaining work to the attorney.

Question 19

Professional jury services are expensive and not very helpful in jury investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

How can you help prepare for objections or arguments that might arise at trial?

Accepted Answer

Draft motions, then research a

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

What are the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial?

A well-prepared paralegal will take into the courtroom

Shadow juries

Voter registration lists can give you information about jurors.

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is based on the weight of evidence.

You can enhance your value to the firm by offering to research and draft memoranda of law.

Draft a checklist for preparing clients and other witnesses for testifying at trial. Include a special section on preparing expert witnesses. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45.

How can you help in conducting a jury investigation? What information should be gathered and from what sources?

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

Briefly describe the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial stated in the text. Add any suggestions from your instructor.

What is a shadow jury and under what circumstances will it be used?

Describe research and writing tasks that a paralegal can do in preparing the trial notebook.

A special verdict is one

What is the primary type of task for paralegals at trial?

Locate the applicable local, state, and federal rules of evidence on demonstrative evidence. Place these in your systems folder.

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs

Professional jury services are expensive and not very helpful in jury investigation.

How can you help prepare for objections or arguments that might arise at trial?

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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Exam 11: Trial Preparation and Trial

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

What are the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial?

A well-prepared paralegal will take into the courtroom

Shadow juries

Voter registration lists can give you information about jurors.

A judgment notwithstanding the verdict is based on the weight of evidence.

You can enhance your value to the firm by offering to research and draft memoranda of law.

Draft a checklist for preparing clients and other witnesses for testifying at trial. Include a special section on preparing expert witnesses. Place the checklist in your systems folder.

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45.

How can you help in conducting a jury investigation? What information should be gathered and from what sources?

How can you prepare an expert witness for testimony at trial?

Briefly describe the elements of good paralegal decorum at trial stated in the text. Add any suggestions from your instructor.

What is a shadow jury and under what circumstances will it be used?

Describe research and writing tasks that a paralegal can do in preparing the trial notebook.

A special verdict is one

What is the primary type of task for paralegals at trial?

Locate the applicable local, state, and federal rules of evidence on demonstrative evidence. Place these in your systems folder.

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs

Professional jury services are expensive and not very helpful in jury investigation.

How can you help prepare for objections or arguments that might arise at trial?

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

The Initial Interview

Evidence and Investigation

Drafting the Complaint

Filing the Lawsuit, Service of Process, and Obtaining a Default Judgment

Defending and Testing the Lawsuit: Motions, Answers, and Other Responsive Pleadings

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions, and Compelling Discovery

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters