Question 1

Which of the following activities constitutes UPL in most states?

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A)  Fee splitting
B)  Giving legal opinions or advice
C)  Representing clients in court
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 2

Which of the following are the consequences of violating legal ethics?

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A)  A disciplinary proceeding against the attorney
B)  A malpractice lawsuit against the attorney, paralegal, and other members of the firm
C)  A paralegal losing her job
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 3

Which of the following might prevent a prospective attorney from being permitted to practice law?

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A)  An illegal act committed by the candidate in the past
B)  A bad grade in an important course in law school
C)  Marital status
D)  Sexual orientation

Question 4

Organization is the key to ensuring that deadlines and the duty of competence are met.This can be accomplished by which of the following?

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A)  Computerized calendaring and tickler systems
B)  Manual calendaring and tickler systems
C)  Checking frequently with the supervising attorney about new and revised deadlines
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 5

Explain the conflict of interest ethical rule.Describe the situations in which conflicts of interest can arise.Give examples.

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Question 6

States have educational and licensing requirements for lawyers to:

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A)  Ensure that only smart people become lawyers
B)  Ensure that lawyer salaries remain high
C)  Ensure that anyone practicing law is competent to do so
D)  None of these choices are correct

Question 7

Which of the following can be used for "walling off" an attorney from a case where a conflict of interest exists?

Accepted Answer

A)  Password protecting files related to the case
B)  Sending a memo to all employees that a certain lawyer should not have access to specific files
C)  Flagging hard copies of files to indicate that they are restricted
D)  All of these choices are correct

Question 8

If you, as a paralegal, have business cards printed, you should:

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A)  Be sure that your nonlawyer status is clearly indicated
B)  Not use the word "paralegal" or "legal assistant"
C)  Not include your email address
D)  Not include your phone number

Question 9

Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach of contract case.Will Rhonda lose her job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yes, because it would violate the conflict of interest rules to allow Rhonda to work there
B)  No, because it is not a violation of the ethical rules
C)  Yes, because there is an issue conflict
D)  No, if walling-off procedures are used

Question 10

is best described as regulation of the conduct of a professional group by members of the group themselves, by establishing ethical or professional standards of behavior with which members of the group must comply.

Accepted Answer

A)  Licensing
B)  Self-regulation
C)  Certification
D)  Group regulation

Question 11

The United States Supreme Court has decided issues relating to attorney conduct, such as removing the prohibition against:

Accepted Answer

A)  Advertising
B)  Free speech
C)  The unauthorized practice of law
D)  Self-regulation

Question 12

Engaging in actions defined by a state legislature as constituting the "practice of law" without the legal authorization to do so describes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Licensing
B)  Malpractice
C)  Unauthorized practice of law
D)  Self-regulation

Question 13

Compared to lawyers, paralegals:

Accepted Answer

A)  Are subject to less regulation
B)  Are subject to more regulation
C)  Are not regulated at all
D)  Receive higher salaries

Question 14

Licensing of attorneys is accomplished at what level?

Accepted Answer

A)  Each state sets licensing requirements for attorneys
B)  The federal government sets licensing requirements for the states
C)  Licensing requirements are set by a consensus of the states and federal government
D)  Local bar associations regulate licensing of attorneys

Question 15

are compensation in the form of money awarded to a person who is injured by another's wrongful or careless act.

Accepted Answer

A)  Damages
B)  Compensation dollars
C)  Injury fees
D)  Recoveries
E)  Torts

Question 16

Most states have adopted ethical codes based on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Model Code of Professional Responsibility
B)  Ethical Considerations
C)  Model Rules of Professional Conduct
D)  Disciplinary Rules

Question 17

Which of the following directly regulates paralegals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Professional paralegal organizations
B)  The American Bar Association
C)  State bar associations
D)  None of these choices are correct

Question 18

The ABA adopted its Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1991
B)  1950
C)  1959
D)  2003

Question 19

The ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility has canons.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ten
B)  Twelve
C)  Nine
D)  Three

Question 20

In many states, the ultimate regulatory authority is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The state trial court
B)  The state bar association
C)  The state supreme court
D)  The state legislature

Exam 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Which of the following directly regulates paralegals?

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are compensation in the form of money awarded to a person who is injured by another's wrongful or careless act.

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is best described as regulation of the conduct of a professional group by members of the group themselves, by establishing ethical or professional standards of behavior with which members of the group must comply.

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Which of the following activities constitutes UPL in most states?

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The ABA adopted its Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Legal Assistant Services in:

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Explain the conflict of interest ethical rule.Describe the situations in which conflicts of interest can arise.Give examples.

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The ABA Model Code of Professional Responsibility has canons.

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The United States Supreme Court has decided issues relating to attorney conduct, such as removing the prohibition against:

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Most states have adopted ethical codes based on the:

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In many states, the ultimate regulatory authority is:

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Engaging in actions defined by a state legislature as constituting the "practice of law" without the legal authorization to do so describes which of the following?

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Organization is the key to ensuring that deadlines and the duty of competence are met.This can be accomplished by which of the following?

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If you, as a paralegal, have business cards printed, you should:

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Which of the following might prevent a prospective attorney from being permitted to practice law?

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Compared to lawyers, paralegals:

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Licensing of attorneys is accomplished at what level?

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States have educational and licensing requirements for lawyers to:

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Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach of contract case.Will Rhonda lose her job?

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Which of the following are the consequences of violating legal ethics?

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Which of the following can be used for "walling off" an attorney from a case where a conflict of interest exists?

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