Question 1

Typically,a lawyer's educational requirements consist of successful completion of what would be considered three years of full-time study in a traditional setting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

On which of the following occasions does the judge usually not conclude with a verdict of guilt or culpability of a defendant?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bench trial
B)   Appellate review
C)   Jury trial
D)   Appellate trialE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Because of the ever-increasing role of paralegals,it is highly probable there will be significant legislation in the near future concerning this profession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The services of a paralegal may be billed to the client in most jurisdictions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Regardless of the cases presented to them,all judges,as officers of the court,have what essential duties?

Accepted Answer

A)   Apply and interpret law
B)   Uphold and enforce all statutory law
C)   Ignore personal belief system when considering law
D)   All of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

The duties of administrative law judges are usually confined to hearing cases involving administrative agencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

There is a significant distinction between an individual with a certified legal assistant designation and someone who has received a certificate of completion from a paralegal education or training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Regarding occupational growth,what is the outlook for paralegals and legal investigators?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are declining fields.
B)   They are dying fields.
C)   They are growing fields.
D)   They are experiencing no significant growth or decline.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Before an attorney can appear and represent clients in the U.S.circuit courts of appeals,the attorney must

Accepted Answer

A)   have licensure by that court.
B)   have knowledge of the local court rules.
C)   have a federal license to practice law.
D)   have been licensed in at least two states.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

The concept of the paralegal or legal assistant is not recognized as a federal government position in this country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Because of the ever-increasing role of paralegals,it is highly probable there will be significant legislation in the near future concerning this profession.

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The concept of the paralegal or legal assistant is not recognized as a federal government position in this country.

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There is a significant distinction between an individual with a certified legal assistant designation and someone who has received a certificate of completion from a paralegal education or training program.

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Regardless of the cases presented to them,all judges,as officers of the court,have what essential duties?

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The duties of administrative law judges are usually confined to hearing cases involving administrative agencies.

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Before an attorney can appear and represent clients in the U.S.circuit courts of appeals,the attorney must

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On which of the following occasions does the judge usually not conclude with a verdict of guilt or culpability of a defendant?

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The services of a paralegal may be billed to the client in most jurisdictions.

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Regarding occupational growth,what is the outlook for paralegals and legal investigators?

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Typically,a lawyer's educational requirements consist of successful completion of what would be considered three years of full-time study in a traditional setting.

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Because of the ever-increasing role of paralegals,it is highly probable there will be significant legislation in the near future concerning this profession.

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The concept of the paralegal or legal assistant is not recognized as a federal government position in this country.

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There is a significant distinction between an individual with a certified legal assistant designation and someone who has received a certificate of completion from a paralegal education or training program.

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Regardless of the cases presented to them,all judges,as officers of the court,have what essential duties?

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The duties of administrative law judges are usually confined to hearing cases involving administrative agencies.

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Before an attorney can appear and represent clients in the U.S.circuit courts of appeals,the attorney must

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On which of the following occasions does the judge usually not conclude with a verdict of guilt or culpability of a defendant?

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The services of a paralegal may be billed to the client in most jurisdictions.

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Regarding occupational growth,what is the outlook for paralegals and legal investigators?

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Typically,a lawyer's educational requirements consist of successful completion of what would be considered three years of full-time study in a traditional setting.

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