Question 1

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ juror information sheets. 
B)  ​ voter registration lists. 
C)  ​ the juror. 
D)  ​ juror files kept by other law firms. 
A)  ​ juror information sheets. 
B)  ​ voter registration lists. 
C)  ​ the juror. 
D)  ​ juror files kept by other law firms. C

Question 2

In preparing for trial it is best to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ subpoena all witnesses needed to prove the case. 
B)  ​ subpoena only the cool or unfriendly witnesses. 
C)  ​ subpoena only the friendly witnesses. 
D)  ​ avoid subpoenaing friendly witnesses because they might become irritated. 
A)  ​ subpoena all witnesses needed to prove the case. 
B)  ​ subpoena only the cool or unfriendly witnesses. 
C)  ​ subpoena only the friendly witnesses. 
D)  ​ avoid subpoenaing friendly witnesses because they might become irritated. A

Question 3

Courts with instant transcript reporting give the legal team an opportunity to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  review testimony and compare it with the team's notes. ​ 
B)  ​ edit the transcript. 
C)  ​ make objections at a later time. 
D)  ​ highlight sections for the judge's attention. 
A)  review testimony and compare it with the team's notes. ​ 
B)  ​ edit the transcript. 
C)  ​ make objections at a later time. 
D)  ​ highlight sections for the judge's attention. A

Question 4

A case status sheet shows the ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ legal team how the case will look to a jury. 
B)  ​ judge how soon the case will be ready for trial. 
C)  ​ legal team what is left to be done. 
D)  ​ opposition how strong your case is. 
A)  ​ legal team how the case will look to a jury. 
B)  ​ judge how soon the case will be ready for trial. 
C)  ​ legal team what is left to be done. 
D)  ​ opposition how strong your case is.

Question 5

Jury instructions are set by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Liquid-crystal display units can be used ​

Accepted Answer

A)  to keep track of juror information. ​ 
B)  ​ to show demonstrative evidence of three-dimensional items. 
C)  ​ to record trial proceedings. 
D)  ​ in place of the trial notebook. 
A)  to keep track of juror information. ​ 
B)  ​ to show demonstrative evidence of three-dimensional items. 
C)  ​ to record trial proceedings. 
D)  ​ in place of the trial notebook.

Question 7

Shadow juries are helpful to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ impeach witnesses. 
B)  ​ review the verdict on appeal. 
C)  ​ give feedback on the impact of evidence. 
D)  ​ instruct the jury panel on its responsibilities. 
A)  ​ impeach witnesses. 
B)  ​ review the verdict on appeal. 
C)  ​ give feedback on the impact of evidence. 
D)  ​ instruct the jury panel on its responsibilities.

Question 8

A motion in limine is a motion ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ to dismiss. 
B)  ​ for protection against prejudicial questions and statements. 
C)  ​ to force a witness to testify. 
D)  ​ to postpone the trial. 
A)  ​ to dismiss. 
B)  ​ for protection against prejudicial questions and statements. 
C)  ​ to force a witness to testify. 
D)  ​ to postpone the trial.

Question 9

Mock juries are ways for inexperienced jurors to practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

Accepted Answer

Simplicity

Question 11

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 12

A paralegal who is called to testify is ethically bound to give answers favorable to his or her client.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A case status sheet tells the judge whether parties are ready for trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A paralegal may be responsible for ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ pointing out areas of witness examination missed by the attorney. 
B)  ​ deciding when to enter a motion in limine. 
C)  ​ voir dire. 
D)  ​ the prima facie case. 
A)  ​ pointing out areas of witness examination missed by the attorney. 
B)  ​ deciding when to enter a motion in limine. 
C)  ​ voir dire. 
D)  ​ the prima facie case.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What do you need to remember about identifying documents on a subpoena duces tecum?

Accepted Answer

They must be described with re

Question 17

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A paralegal should avoid ​

Accepted Answer

A)  taking the witness to the courtroom. ​ 
B)  ​ talking directly to the witness. 
C)  ​ telling the expert to impress the jury with his or her knowledge of the specific terminology in the field. 
D)  ​ paying the witness a mileage fee. 
A)  taking the witness to the courtroom. ​ 
B)  ​ talking directly to the witness. 
C)  ​ telling the expert to impress the jury with his or her knowledge of the specific terminology in the field. 
D)  ​ paying the witness a mileage fee.

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is

In preparing for trial it is best to

Courts with instant transcript reporting give the legal team an opportunity to

A case status sheet shows the

Jury instructions are set by law.

Liquid-crystal display units can be used

Shadow juries are helpful to

A motion in limine is a motion

Mock juries are ways for inexperienced jurors to practice.

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs

A paralegal who is called to testify is ethically bound to give answers favorable to his or her client.

A case status sheet tells the judge whether parties are ready for trial.

A paralegal may be responsible for

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

What do you need to remember about identifying documents on a subpoena duces tecum?

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45.

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

A paralegal should avoid

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

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A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is ​

In preparing for trial it is best to ​

Courts with instant transcript reporting give the legal team an opportunity to ​

A case status sheet shows the ​

Jury instructions are set by law.

Liquid-crystal display units can be used ​

Shadow juries are helpful to ​

A motion in limine is a motion ​

Mock juries are ways for inexperienced jurors to practice.

What factors can help make diagrams effective for use at trial?

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs ​

A paralegal who is called to testify is ethically bound to give answers favorable to his or her client.

A case status sheet tells the judge whether parties are ready for trial.

A paralegal may be responsible for ​

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

What do you need to remember about identifying documents on a subpoena duces tecum?

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45. ​

A jury survey gives you accurate information on specific jurors.

Subpoenas must be served at least ten days before trial.

A paralegal should avoid ​

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

Discovery and Electronic Discovery: Overview and Interrogatories

Discovery: Depositions

Discovery: Document Production and Control, Medical Exams, Admissions

Settlement and Other Alternative Dispute Resolutions

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

A source of information on a juror that the paralegal should avoid is

In preparing for trial it is best to

Courts with instant transcript reporting give the legal team an opportunity to

A case status sheet shows the

Liquid-crystal display units can be used

Shadow juries are helpful to

A motion in limine is a motion

For pretrial preparation, the paralegal needs

A paralegal may be responsible for

Service of subpoenas is governed by Federal Rule 45.

A paralegal should avoid