Question 1

Define and explain the significance of the statute of limitations. ​

Accepted Answer

The statute of limitations def

Question 2

​ A good interview form

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ gives you all the questions you will need. 
B)  ​ requires specific information on damages. 
C)  ​ meets ABA standards. 
D)  ​ is available from the clerk of court. 
A)  ​ gives you all the questions you will need. 
B)  ​ requires specific information on damages. 
C)  ​ meets ABA standards. 
D)  ​ is available from the clerk of court.

Question 3

When an angry client is ranting in your office, first ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ call the police. 
B)  ​ call your supervising attorney. 
C)  ​ allow the client to vent. 
D)  ​ leave the room as fast as you can. 
A)  ​ call the police. 
B)  ​ call your supervising attorney. 
C)  ​ allow the client to vent. 
D)  ​ leave the room as fast as you can.

Question 4

The initial interview sets the tone for the entire relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a good interview question? ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ You stopped to look before you crossed the road, didn't you? 
B)  ​ Why didn't you pay more attention to traffic? 
C)  ​ Do you know what Statute CS § 127 requires? 
D)  ​ How long did it take you to cross the road? 
A)  ​ You stopped to look before you crossed the road, didn't you? 
B)  ​ Why didn't you pay more attention to traffic? 
C)  ​ Do you know what Statute CS § 127 requires? 
D)  ​ How long did it take you to cross the road?

Question 6

Fee agreements ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ are never discussed by paralegals. 
B)  ​ are set by paralegals. 
C)  ​ are always based on billable hours. 
D)  ​ require the client's signature. 
A)  ​ are never discussed by paralegals. 
B)  ​ are set by paralegals. 
C)  ​ are always based on billable hours. 
D)  ​ require the client's signature.

Question 7

What are some considerations in choosing an interview site? ​

Accepted Answer

Convenienc

Question 8

Professional ethics require the paralegal ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ to give reliable legal advice to the client. 
B)  ​ to question the truth of what the client says. 
C)  ​ to keep client information confidential. 
D)  ​ not to ask questions that would embarrass the client. 
A)  ​ to give reliable legal advice to the client. 
B)  ​ to question the truth of what the client says. 
C)  ​ to keep client information confidential. 
D)  ​ not to ask questions that would embarrass the client.

Question 9

​ The client should be told not to make statements to others about his or her case or injuries, because such statements

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ might cause gossip. 
B)  ​ can be used against the client in court. 
C)  ​ might damage the attorney's reputation. 
D)  ​ are against the law. 
A)  ​ might cause gossip. 
B)  ​ can be used against the client in court. 
C)  ​ might damage the attorney's reputation. 
D)  ​ are against the law.

Question 10

Assumption of risk and last clear chance are elements of negligence. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

​ A boat strays into the swimming area of a lake. A swimmer sees the boat, but swims directly in front of it to retrieve a beachball and is injured when the boat hits him. The boat operator has the defense of

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ breach of duty. 
B)  ​ comparative negligence. 
C)  ​ assumption of risk. 
D)  ​ procedural law. 
A)  ​ breach of duty. 
B)  ​ comparative negligence. 
C)  ​ assumption of risk. 
D)  ​ procedural law.

Question 12

​ The best way to record a client interview is to

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ take notes. 
B)  ​ tape record it. 
C)  ​ have the client sign a written statement. 
D)  ​ videotape it. 
A)  ​ take notes. 
B)  ​ tape record it. 
C)  ​ have the client sign a written statement. 
D)  ​ videotape it.

Question 13

Because toys are a distraction, do not keep them in the room when interviewing children. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A paralegal may explain the terms of a fee agreement to a client. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Signed docket control forms allow confidential information to be given to a lawyer. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The statute of limitations defines the range of damages that can be requested. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

​ In some states where comparative negligence is the rule of law, the plaintiff will not be able to recover if the jury determines the plaintiff was _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ 30 percent 
B)  ​ 51 percent 
C)  ​ 10 percent 
D)  ​ even slightly 
A)  ​ 30 percent 
B)  ​ 51 percent 
C)  ​ 10 percent 
D)  ​ even slightly

Question 18

Time that a defendant spends outside the state may extend the time limit for filing a case. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Thinking of questions to ask in an interview is a matter of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ applying common sense to the substantive law (legal elements). 
B)  ​ studying the steps of procedural law. 
C)  ​ good psychology. 
D)  ​ being a good conversationalist. 
A)  ​ applying common sense to the substantive law (legal elements). 
B)  ​ studying the steps of procedural law. 
C)  ​ good psychology. 
D)  ​ being a good conversationalist.

Question 20

Describe the technique of pace and lead in dealing with difficult clients. ​

Accepted Answer

The interviewer first identifi

Define and explain the significance of the statute of limitations.

A good interview form

When an angry client is ranting in your office, first

The initial interview sets the tone for the entire relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant.

Which of the following is an example of a good interview question?

Fee agreements

What are some considerations in choosing an interview site?

Professional ethics require the paralegal

The client should be told not to make statements to others about his or her case or injuries, because such statements

Assumption of risk and last clear chance are elements of negligence.

A boat strays into the swimming area of a lake. A swimmer sees the boat, but swims directly in front of it to retrieve a beachball and is injured when the boat hits him. The boat operator has the defense of

The best way to record a client interview is to

Because toys are a distraction, do not keep them in the room when interviewing children.

A paralegal may explain the terms of a fee agreement to a client.

Signed docket control forms allow confidential information to be given to a lawyer.

The statute of limitations defines the range of damages that can be requested.

In some states where comparative negligence is the rule of law, the plaintiff will not be able to recover if the jury determines the plaintiff was _____.

Time that a defendant spends outside the state may extend the time limit for filing a case.

Thinking of questions to ask in an interview is a matter of

Describe the technique of pace and lead in dealing with difficult clients.

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

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

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

Exam 2: The Initial Interview

Define and explain the significance of the statute of limitations. ​

​ A good interview form

When an angry client is ranting in your office, first ​

The initial interview sets the tone for the entire relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant. ​

Which of the following is an example of a good interview question? ​

Fee agreements ​

What are some considerations in choosing an interview site? ​

Professional ethics require the paralegal ​

​ The client should be told not to make statements to others about his or her case or injuries, because such statements

Assumption of risk and last clear chance are elements of negligence. ​

​ A boat strays into the swimming area of a lake. A swimmer sees the boat, but swims directly in front of it to retrieve a beachball and is injured when the boat hits him. The boat operator has the defense of

​ The best way to record a client interview is to

Because toys are a distraction, do not keep them in the room when interviewing children. ​

A paralegal may explain the terms of a fee agreement to a client. ​

Signed docket control forms allow confidential information to be given to a lawyer. ​

The statute of limitations defines the range of damages that can be requested. ​

​ In some states where comparative negligence is the rule of law, the plaintiff will not be able to recover if the jury determines the plaintiff was _____.

Time that a defendant spends outside the state may extend the time limit for filing a case. ​

Thinking of questions to ask in an interview is a matter of ​

Describe the technique of pace and lead in dealing with difficult clients. ​

Welcome to the Law Office: Foundations for Litigation

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

Trial Preparation and Trial

Post-Trial Practice From Motions to Appeal

Filters

Define and explain the significance of the statute of limitations.

A good interview form

When an angry client is ranting in your office, first

The initial interview sets the tone for the entire relationship between the plaintiff and the defendant.

Which of the following is an example of a good interview question?

Fee agreements

What are some considerations in choosing an interview site?

Professional ethics require the paralegal

The client should be told not to make statements to others about his or her case or injuries, because such statements

Assumption of risk and last clear chance are elements of negligence.

A boat strays into the swimming area of a lake. A swimmer sees the boat, but swims directly in front of it to retrieve a beachball and is injured when the boat hits him. The boat operator has the defense of

The best way to record a client interview is to

Because toys are a distraction, do not keep them in the room when interviewing children.

A paralegal may explain the terms of a fee agreement to a client.

Signed docket control forms allow confidential information to be given to a lawyer.

The statute of limitations defines the range of damages that can be requested.

In some states where comparative negligence is the rule of law, the plaintiff will not be able to recover if the jury determines the plaintiff was _____.

Time that a defendant spends outside the state may extend the time limit for filing a case.

Thinking of questions to ask in an interview is a matter of

Describe the technique of pace and lead in dealing with difficult clients.