Deck 15: The Bank of Tokyo - Mitsubishi LTD BTM: Rebuilding the Banks

Question 1

Although an opinion letter provides a legal opinion, writing it does not constitute the practice of law.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

In modified block style, the signature can be just right of the center of the page or flush left.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A demand letter may be designed to persuade someone to take action favorable to the interests of the client.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

In modified block style, the date is centered.

Question 5

Other than documents submitted to courts, correspondence is the primary form of writing designed for an audience outside the law office.

Question 6

The letterhead of legal correspondence usually includes the firm's fax number.

Question 7

The body of legal correspondence is usually composed of four parts.

Question 8

A paralegal or a law clerk may sign an information letter.

Question 9

The body of a demand letter may include a facts section.

Question 10

A paralegal or a law clerk may sign an opinion letter.

Question 11

In full block style, everything is flush with the left margin.

Question 12

An information letter may include a summary of the law involved in a client's case.

Question 13

A header contains the full name and address of the law firm.

Question 14

The closing of legal correspondence usually includes the conclusion.

Question 15

An opinion letter is often referred to as an advocacy letter .

Question 16

A letter that provides general legal information to a client is referred to as an instruction letter .

Question 17

The reference line may include the case name and number if the correspondence concerns a pending lawsuit.

Question 18

The body of an opinion letter usually includes a facts section.

Question 19

The initials of the typist are usually included with the initials of the drafter in legal correspondence.

Question 20

An opinion letter is like an information letter in that it provides information concerning the law.

Question 21

A letter that provides the reader with a legal opinion and legal advice is referred to as a (an):

A)instruction letter.
B)information letter.
C)opinion letter.
D)demand letter.

Question 22

A letter that is intended to persuade someone to take action is referred to as a (an):

A)instruction letter.
B)information letter.
C)opinion letter.
D)demand letter.