Question 1

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the______ approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  unbiased 
B)  objective 
C)  advocacy 
D)  synthesis 
A)  unbiased 
B)  objective 
C)  advocacy 
D)  synthesis C

Question 2

Which of the following is true about opinion letters?

Accepted Answer

A)  The function of an opinion letter is to provide information only. 
B)  Opinion letters must be signed by attorneys. 
C)  Opinion letters do not include an analysis of the law. 
D)  Opinion letters are usually very short in nature. 
A)  The function of an opinion letter is to provide information only. 
B)  Opinion letters must be signed by attorneys. 
C)  Opinion letters do not include an analysis of the law. 
D)  Opinion letters are usually very short in nature. B

Question 3

_________is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

Accepted Answer

A)  Manganese 
B)  Legalese 
C)  Terminology 
D)  Plain English 
A)  Manganese 
B)  Legalese 
C)  Terminology 
D)  Plain English B

Question 4

A______ is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

Accepted Answer

A)  paragraph 
B)  citation 
C)  sentence block 
D)  note 
A)  paragraph 
B)  citation 
C)  sentence block 
D)  note

Question 5

The _______section of an internal legal memorandum presents the writer's detailed analysis of how the law applies to the facts.

Accepted Answer

A)  discussion 
B)  facts 
C)  heart 
D)  final 
A)  discussion 
B)  facts 
C)  heart 
D)  final

Question 6

When the language itself does not matter, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  use a direct quotation. 
B)  paraphrase in your own language. 
C)  use a combination of quotations and your own language. 
D)  use legalese. 
A)  use a direct quotation. 
B)  paraphrase in your own language. 
C)  use a combination of quotations and your own language. 
D)  use legalese.

Question 7

Attorney Markham hangs up the telephone and immediately dictates a letter that contains the substance of a settlement agreement discussed on the telephone. What kind of letter has attorney Markham prepared?

Accepted Answer

A)  An informative letter 
B)  A confirmation letter 
C)  An opinion letter 
D)  A demand letter 
A)  An informative letter 
B)  A confirmation letter 
C)  An opinion letter 
D)  A demand letter

Question 8

Structural devices that make it easier for the reader to follow the discussion in a complex legal document include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Headings and subheadings 
B)  Numbered or bulleted lists 
C)  Arranging events chronologically 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
E)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Headings and subheadings 
B)  Numbered or bulleted lists 
C)  Arranging events chronologically 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
E)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 9

A letter that conveys information to a client, witness, or other person regarding a legal matter is called a(n)__________ letter.

Accepted Answer

A)  informative 
B)  confirmation 
C)  opinion 
D)  demand 
A)  informative 
B)  confirmation 
C)  opinion 
D)  demand

Question 10

When writing, it is important to organize the material

Accepted Answer

A)  chronologically. 
B)  alphabetically. 
C)  logically. 
D)  complexly. 
A)  chronologically. 
B)  alphabetically. 
C)  logically. 
D)  complexly.

Question 11

Which of the following is a good way to make a long legal document easier to read?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternate between bold and italic fonts. 
B)  Use different fonts for different topics. 
C)  Use headers and subheaders. 
D)  Write in long paragraphs so that there is only one paragraph per issue. 
A)  Alternate between bold and italic fonts. 
B)  Use different fonts for different topics. 
C)  Use headers and subheaders. 
D)  Write in long paragraphs so that there is only one paragraph per issue.

Question 12

Lawyers often begin writing with

Accepted Answer

A)  their weakest points. 
B)  their strongest points. 
C)  their conclusion. 
D)  a summary of the facts. 
A)  their weakest points. 
B)  their strongest points. 
C)  their conclusion. 
D)  a summary of the facts.

Question 13

Which of the following is the general format for legal correspondence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heading, statement of facts, questions presented, brief conclusion, discussion and analysis, conclusion 
B)  Date, address block and method of delivery, reference line, salutation, body, closing 
C) Title page, table of  contents, table of  authorities, statement of  jurisdiction, questions presented, statement of claim, argument, relief sought 
D) None of these choices is correct. 
A)  Heading, statement of facts, questions presented, brief conclusion, discussion and analysis, conclusion 
B)  Date, address block and method of delivery, reference line, salutation, body, closing 
C) Title page, table of  contents, table of  authorities, statement of  jurisdiction, questions presented, statement of claim, argument, relief sought 
D) None of these choices is correct.

Question 14

When writing a persuasive document you must

Accepted Answer

A)  present the law from many different perspectives. 
B)  advocate for the client through a favorable presentation of the law, issues, and facts. 
C)  use only primary sources. 
D)  present the law from many different perspectives and use only primary sources. 
A)  present the law from many different perspectives. 
B)  advocate for the client through a favorable presentation of the law, issues, and facts. 
C)  use only primary sources. 
D)  present the law from many different perspectives and use only primary sources.

Question 15

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit. You should

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  strongly advocate against the client. 
C)  present an unbiased analysis. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  strongly advocate against the client. 
C)  present an unbiased analysis. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 16

When drafting a memorandum summarizing your analysis of a client's claim, you should

Accepted Answer

A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  strongly advocate against the client. 
C)  present an unbiased analysis. 
D)  None of these choices is correct. 
A)  strongly advocate for the client. 
B)  strongly advocate against the client. 
C)  present an unbiased analysis. 
D)  None of these choices is correct.

Question 17

A legal memorandum should include a

Accepted Answer

A)  statement of facts. 
B)  heading. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  statement of facts. 
B)  heading. 
C)  conclusion. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 18

Which of the following is an adversarial letter that attempts to persuade the reader to accept a position that is favorable to the writer's client?

Accepted Answer

A)  An informative letter 
B)  A confirmation letter 
C)  An opinion letter 
D)  A demand letter 
A)  An informative letter 
B)  A confirmation letter 
C)  An opinion letter 
D)  A demand letter

Question 19

List and define the components of an internal legal memorandum.

Accepted Answer

An internal memorandum is made up of the

Question 20

Which of the following could be included in the conclusion of an internal legal memorandum?

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic suggestions 
B)  Suggestions for issues to explore more fully 
C)  Acknowledgements of areas of research that were not useful to the case 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  Strategic suggestions 
B)  Suggestions for issues to explore more fully 
C)  Acknowledgements of areas of research that were not useful to the case 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the______ approach.

Which of the following is true about opinion letters?

_________is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

A______ is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

The _______section of an internal legal memorandum presents the writer's detailed analysis of how the law applies to the facts.

When the language itself does not matter, you should

Attorney Markham hangs up the telephone and immediately dictates a letter that contains the substance of a settlement agreement discussed on the telephone. What kind of letter has attorney Markham prepared?

Structural devices that make it easier for the reader to follow the discussion in a complex legal document include which of the following?

A letter that conveys information to a client, witness, or other person regarding a legal matter is called a(n)__________ letter.

When writing, it is important to organize the material

Which of the following is a good way to make a long legal document easier to read?

Lawyers often begin writing with

Which of the following is the general format for legal correspondence?

When writing a persuasive document you must

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit. You should

When drafting a memorandum summarizing your analysis of a client's claim, you should

A legal memorandum should include a

Which of the following is an adversarial letter that attempts to persuade the reader to accept a position that is favorable to the writer's client?

List and define the components of an internal legal memorandum.

Which of the following could be included in the conclusion of an internal legal memorandum?

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Exam 9: Legal Writing: Form and Substance

In writing a legal document, presenting the facts and issues in the light most favorable to your client is called the______ approach.

Which of the following is true about opinion letters?

_________is legal language that can be difficult for the general public to understand.

A______ is a group of sentences that develops a particular idea.

The _______section of an internal legal memorandum presents the writer's detailed analysis of how the law applies to the facts.

When the language itself does not matter, you should

Attorney Markham hangs up the telephone and immediately dictates a letter that contains the substance of a settlement agreement discussed on the telephone. What kind of letter has attorney Markham prepared?

Structural devices that make it easier for the reader to follow the discussion in a complex legal document include which of the following?

A letter that conveys information to a client, witness, or other person regarding a legal matter is called a(n)__________ letter.

When writing, it is important to organize the material

Which of the following is a good way to make a long legal document easier to read?

Lawyers often begin writing with

Which of the following is the general format for legal correspondence?

When writing a persuasive document you must

Your supervising attorney asks you to research an issue related to a client's claim for a lawsuit. You should

When drafting a memorandum summarizing your analysis of a client's claim, you should

A legal memorandum should include a

Which of the following is an adversarial letter that attempts to persuade the reader to accept a position that is favorable to the writer's client?

List and define the components of an internal legal memorandum.

Which of the following could be included in the conclusion of an internal legal memorandum?

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Online Legal Research

Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Tort Law, Product Liability,

Contracts and Intellectual Property Law

Real Property and Insurance Law

Family Law and Estates

Business Organizations and Employment Law

Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

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