Question 1

It is a waste of time to prepare trial motions before trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A juror data sheet is not used for a ​

Accepted Answer

A)  summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire. ​ 
B)  ​ paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather. 
C)  ​ record of juror experiences related to trial issues. 
D)  ​ checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial. 
A)  summary sheet for the attorney during voir dire. ​ 
B)  ​ paralegal's checklist to determine what information to gather. 
C)  ​ record of juror experiences related to trial issues. 
D)  ​ checklist for jurors to keep track of evidence during trial.

Question 3

Paralegals' trial notes are ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ particularly important during direct examination. 
B)  ​ a personal record of your experiences. 
C)  ​ especially effective when an outline of procedural steps is on the left page and detailed notes of important testimony or evidence are on the right. 
D)  ​ are seldom necessary because attorneys take their own notes. 
A)  ​ particularly important during direct examination. 
B)  ​ a personal record of your experiences. 
C)  ​ especially effective when an outline of procedural steps is on the left page and detailed notes of important testimony or evidence are on the right. 
D)  ​ are seldom necessary because attorneys take their own notes.

Question 4

If the judge for your trial follows a docket list ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ you can count on a definite trial date. 
B)  ​ the trial date depends on the rate of completion of other trials. 
C)  ​ you may select the trial date most convenient for your client. 
D)  ​ you will have no idea when the trial date will come up. 
A)  ​ you can count on a definite trial date. 
B)  ​ the trial date depends on the rate of completion of other trials. 
C)  ​ you may select the trial date most convenient for your client. 
D)  ​ you will have no idea when the trial date will come up.

Question 5

Demonstrative evidence ​

Accepted Answer

A)  can clarify confusing data. ​ 
B)  ​ should be used in every trial. 
C)  ​ is too expensive for small trials. 
D)  ​ is never computerized. 
A)  can clarify confusing data. ​ 
B)  ​ should be used in every trial. 
C)  ​ is too expensive for small trials. 
D)  ​ is never computerized.

Question 6

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

Accepted Answer

The verdict is against the gre

Question 8

List and define three types of verdicts.

Accepted Answer

1. General verdict-jury finds for defend

Question 9

Diagrams for purely illustrative purposes ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ must be drawn to scale. 
B)  ​ need not be drawn to scale but must be a fair representation of what is depicted. 
C)  ​ are generally admissible as evidence. 
D)  ​ are not worth your time. 
A)  ​ must be drawn to scale. 
B)  ​ need not be drawn to scale but must be a fair representation of what is depicted. 
C)  ​ are generally admissible as evidence. 
D)  ​ are not worth your time.

Question 10

At trial, paralegals should ​

Accepted Answer

A)  facilitate frequent cell phone communications. ​ 
B)  ​ dress conservatively. 
C)  ​ be especially friendly to jurors during recesses. 
D)  ​ create interest by wearing unusual clothing. 
A)  facilitate frequent cell phone communications. ​ 
B)  ​ dress conservatively. 
C)  ​ be especially friendly to jurors during recesses. 
D)  ​ create interest by wearing unusual clothing.

Question 11

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Juror interviews are expensive, but are the most effective means of jury investigation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Collect and summarize qualific

Question 17

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 18

Jury instructions ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ may be drafted in rough by the paralegal. 
B)  ​ are unique for each case. 
C)  ​ are seldom necessary. 
D)  ​ are seldom in dispute. 
A)  ​ may be drafted in rough by the paralegal. 
B)  ​ are unique for each case. 
C)  ​ are seldom necessary. 
D)  ​ are seldom in dispute.

Question 19

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

Accepted Answer

The judge,

Question 20

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question at trial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

It is a waste of time to prepare trial motions before trial.

A juror data sheet is not used for a

Paralegals' trial notes are

If the judge for your trial follows a docket list

Demonstrative evidence

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

List and define three types of verdicts.

Diagrams for purely illustrative purposes

At trial, paralegals should

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

Juror interviews are expensive, but are the most effective means of jury investigation.

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

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

Shadow juries

Jury instructions

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question 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

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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Exam 11: Trial Preparation and Trial

It is a waste of time to prepare trial motions before trial.

A juror data sheet is not used for a ​

Paralegals' trial notes are ​

If the judge for your trial follows a docket list ​

Demonstrative evidence ​

The best practice is to subpoena all witnesses necessary to prove your case.

What are the grounds for a judgment notwithstanding the verdict (a renewal of the motion for judgment as a matter of law)?

List and define three types of verdicts.

Diagrams for purely illustrative purposes ​

At trial, paralegals should ​

A trial notebook should be arranged chronologically as issues come up at trial.

Voir dire challenges for cause are unlimited in number.

An expert witness should be told all the details of the case.

Juror interviews are expensive, but are the most effective means of jury investigation.

Demonstrative evidence must always be an exact representation.

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

Shadow juries ​

Jury instructions ​

Besides the jury, who else should be researched before the trial?

It is unethical to tell a witness how to answer a question 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

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 juror data sheet is not used for a

Paralegals' trial notes are

If the judge for your trial follows a docket list

Demonstrative evidence

Diagrams for purely illustrative purposes

At trial, paralegals should

Shadow juries

Jury instructions