Question 1

What is an interview plan? State its purposes. ​

Accepted Answer

An interview plan is a step-by-step proc

Question 2

Procedural law includes the rules for filing a lawsuit. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The interview summary is helpful for ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ publicizing the case. 
B)  ​ a quick review of facts. 
C)  ​ evidence at trial. 
D)  ​ keeping the client informed. 
A)  ​ publicizing the case. 
B)  ​ a quick review of facts. 
C)  ​ evidence at trial. 
D)  ​ keeping the client informed.

Question 4

The initial client interview can provide valuable information essential to forming the basis of a lawsuit or a defense thereto. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A orders a large pitcher of beer, as does B. A proceeds to drink his pitcher and half of B's. A dies of  asphyxiation (drowning). In an action by A's estate against the bar that sold the beer, the defense most applicable to the action is ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ contributory negligence. 
B)  ​ comparative negligence. 
C)  ​ assumption of risk. 
D)  ​ last clear chance. 
A)  ​ contributory negligence. 
B)  ​ comparative negligence. 
C)  ​ assumption of risk. 
D)  ​ last clear chance.

Question 6

​ "What do you mean by the phrase 'high as a grasshopper's knee'?" is a good interview question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the interview, encourage the client to give all information about the accident, even if it is not in the client's favor. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In concluding the interview, be sure to ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ have the client sign necessary documents. 
B)  ​ have the client sign a statement. 
C)  ​ avoid any conversation that is not pertinent to the case. 
D)  ​ encourage the client to promote his or her side of the case among friends. 
A)  ​ have the client sign necessary documents. 
B)  ​ have the client sign a statement. 
C)  ​ avoid any conversation that is not pertinent to the case. 
D)  ​ encourage the client to promote his or her side of the case among friends.

Question 9

Permission to access medical records must be ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ HIPAA compliant. 
B)  ​ HIPPO compliant. 
C)  ​ compliant with federal regulations only in federal cases. 
D)  ​ filed with the clerk of court. 
A)  ​ HIPAA compliant. 
B)  ​ HIPPO compliant. 
C)  ​ compliant with federal regulations only in federal cases. 
D)  ​ filed with the clerk of court.

Question 10

What are three ways you can help keep your client informed? ​

Accepted Answer

Schedule regular client report

Question 11

​ A good way to let potential clients know their cases have not been accepted is to have the secretary call them after a forty-five-day period.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

That aspect of law that defines the rights of individuals and the duties owed one person by another is the definition of ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ substantive law. 
B)  ​ procedural law. 
C)  ​ ethics. 
D)  ​ negligence. 
A)  ​ substantive law. 
B)  ​ procedural law. 
C)  ​ ethics. 
D)  ​ negligence.

Question 13

A paralegal should not rely entirely on model interview forms because they ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ are usually too long. 
B)  ​ are usually too short. 
C)  ​ do not always allow for the uniqueness of the individual case. 
D)  ​ often waste time. 
A)  ​ are usually too long. 
B)  ​ are usually too short. 
C)  ​ do not always allow for the uniqueness of the individual case. 
D)  ​ often waste time.

Question 14

The most frequent complaint of clients is that they have to communicate with paralegals. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Euphemisms are a good way to deal with sensitive issues in interviews. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A conflict-of-interest check on a potential client should include what two steps? ​

Accepted Answer

1. Pre-interview call to determine natur

Question 17

A plaintiff may have to undergo an examination by a doctor hired by the opposition. ​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What kinds of materials should the personal injury client bring to the interview? ​

Accepted Answer

Information on emplo

Question 19

​ How do you generate interview questions for specific cases?

Accepted Answer

Consider what is nee

Question 20

List three things clients should not do in order not to jeopardize their case. ​

Accepted Answer

Sign documents releasing other

What is an interview plan? State its purposes.

Procedural law includes the rules for filing a lawsuit.

The interview summary is helpful for

The initial client interview can provide valuable information essential to forming the basis of a lawsuit or a defense thereto.

A orders a large pitcher of beer, as does B. A proceeds to drink his pitcher and half of B's. A dies of asphyxiation (drowning). In an action by A's estate against the bar that sold the beer, the defense most applicable to the action is

"What do you mean by the phrase 'high as a grasshopper's knee'?" is a good interview question.

In the interview, encourage the client to give all information about the accident, even if it is not in the client's favor.

In concluding the interview, be sure to

Permission to access medical records must be

What are three ways you can help keep your client informed?

A good way to let potential clients know their cases have not been accepted is to have the secretary call them after a forty-five-day period.

That aspect of law that defines the rights of individuals and the duties owed one person by another is the definition of

A paralegal should not rely entirely on model interview forms because they

The most frequent complaint of clients is that they have to communicate with paralegals.

Euphemisms are a good way to deal with sensitive issues in interviews.

A conflict-of-interest check on a potential client should include what two steps?

A plaintiff may have to undergo an examination by a doctor hired by the opposition.

What kinds of materials should the personal injury client bring to the interview?

How do you generate interview questions for specific cases?

List three things clients should not do in order not to jeopardize their case.

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

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Exam 2: The Initial Interview

What is an interview plan? State its purposes. ​

Procedural law includes the rules for filing a lawsuit. ​

The interview summary is helpful for ​

The initial client interview can provide valuable information essential to forming the basis of a lawsuit or a defense thereto. ​

A orders a large pitcher of beer, as does B. A proceeds to drink his pitcher and half of B's. A dies of asphyxiation (drowning). In an action by A's estate against the bar that sold the beer, the defense most applicable to the action is ​

​ "What do you mean by the phrase 'high as a grasshopper's knee'?" is a good interview question.

In the interview, encourage the client to give all information about the accident, even if it is not in the client's favor. ​

In concluding the interview, be sure to ​

Permission to access medical records must be ​

What are three ways you can help keep your client informed? ​

​ A good way to let potential clients know their cases have not been accepted is to have the secretary call them after a forty-five-day period.

That aspect of law that defines the rights of individuals and the duties owed one person by another is the definition of ​

A paralegal should not rely entirely on model interview forms because they ​

The most frequent complaint of clients is that they have to communicate with paralegals. ​

Euphemisms are a good way to deal with sensitive issues in interviews. ​

A conflict-of-interest check on a potential client should include what two steps? ​

A plaintiff may have to undergo an examination by a doctor hired by the opposition. ​

What kinds of materials should the personal injury client bring to the interview? ​

​ How do you generate interview questions for specific cases?

List three things clients should not do in order not to jeopardize their case. ​

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

What is an interview plan? State its purposes.

Procedural law includes the rules for filing a lawsuit.

The interview summary is helpful for

The initial client interview can provide valuable information essential to forming the basis of a lawsuit or a defense thereto.

A orders a large pitcher of beer, as does B. A proceeds to drink his pitcher and half of B's. A dies of asphyxiation (drowning). In an action by A's estate against the bar that sold the beer, the defense most applicable to the action is

"What do you mean by the phrase 'high as a grasshopper's knee'?" is a good interview question.

In the interview, encourage the client to give all information about the accident, even if it is not in the client's favor.

In concluding the interview, be sure to

Permission to access medical records must be

What are three ways you can help keep your client informed?

A good way to let potential clients know their cases have not been accepted is to have the secretary call them after a forty-five-day period.

That aspect of law that defines the rights of individuals and the duties owed one person by another is the definition of

A paralegal should not rely entirely on model interview forms because they

The most frequent complaint of clients is that they have to communicate with paralegals.

Euphemisms are a good way to deal with sensitive issues in interviews.

A conflict-of-interest check on a potential client should include what two steps?

A plaintiff may have to undergo an examination by a doctor hired by the opposition.

What kinds of materials should the personal injury client bring to the interview?

How do you generate interview questions for specific cases?

List three things clients should not do in order not to jeopardize their case.