Principle of Paralegal Studies Chapter 3-4 Quiz

False

Providing legal services at no charge to local legal clinics is an ethical obligation

False

There is an established ethics code applicable to paralegals

True

To practice law requires successful completion of a bar exam

True

Incompetency ma refer to the failure to complete work timely

False

Conflicts of interest only arise with respect to former clients

Materials prepared in anticipation of litigation; mental thoughts of the attorney

Which of the following does the Work Product Doctrine protect?

information received by the attorney directly from the client

Which of the following is protected by the attorney-client privilege?

request supervision by an attorney

Which of the following should a paralegal do to avoid the unauthorized practice of law?

False

Stare Decisis means “to stand by things decided” in French

True

The rules that govern television programming are created by administrative agencies

precedent

A legal authority that governs the outcome of a later case is referred to as which of the following?

maintaining order; keeping the peace

Which of the following are functions of the law?

True

Concurrent jurisdiction is a type of jurisdiction which refers to a case which may be brought in more than one type of court.

False

There are 11 federal circuit courts of appeal.

They may not issue orders or judgments concerning immovable property

Which of the following are applicable to Louisiana Parish Courts?