Question 1

The most distinctive feature of law school instruction is known as the:&#10;A)blue-book method&#10;B)textbook method&#10;C)dialectic method&#10;D)Socratic method

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The Socratic method is the most distinctive feature of law school instruction. It involves questioning students to stimulate critical thinking and analysis of legal principles and cases. This method is meant to challenge students to apply legal reasoning to real-world situations and develop their own arguments and conclusions. The most distinctive feature of law school instruction is the Socratic method, where students are asked a series of questions to stimulate critical thinking and analysis. This method is named after the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates, who used a similar approach to teach his students.

Question 2

Passing the Bar Exam is a requirement for practicing law:

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In most jurisdictions, passing the bar exam is a requirement for becoming licensed to practice law. In most jurisdictions, passing the Bar Exam is a requirement for practicing law.

Question 3

Casebooks are used primarily by night law schools.

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Casebooks are used by all law schools, not just night law schools.

Question 4

Compare the legal education and licensing requirements today to those of the early 1800s.

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Question 5

How do the poor get legal representation in criminal and civil court?

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Question 6

What percentage of test-takers pass the Bar Exam:&#10;A)64%&#10;B)54%&#10;C)33%&#10;D)26%

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According to most recent statistics, approximately 64% of test-takers pass the bar exam. Therefore, choice A) is the best answer. The Bar Exam is known to be a very challenging and difficult test, but the majority of test-takers still manage to pass. A passing rate of 64% is a strong indication that most people who take the exam are adequately prepared and have the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. This passing rate also suggests that the exam is well-designed and a good measure of a candidate's ability to practice law.

Question 7

How much time do bar associations spend investigating claims of lawyer misconduct?&#10;A)very little time&#10;B)little time&#10;C)considerable time&#10;D)a great deal of time

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Bar associations are responsible for investigating claims of lawyer misconduct. They spend a considerable amount of time investigating these claims to ensure that lawyers are held accountable for their actions and that the public is protected.

Question 8

The Legal Services Corporation is mostly supported by both political parties.

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Both Republicans and Democrats have supported funding for the Legal Services Corporation in the past. However, there have been some proposals to cut or eliminate funding for the organization from certain lawmakers. The Legal Services Corporation has historically received support from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as it provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and communities. However, there have been some attempts to cut funding for the organization by certain members of the Republican party in recent years.

Question 9

Law schools do not focus on legal ethics:

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Law schools do focus on legal ethics as it is an important component of legal education. Students are taught about the ethical responsibilities and obligations of lawyers in their interactions with clients, the court, and society as a whole. Many law schools offer courses specifically dedicated to legal ethics and require students to complete training in this area before they can practice law. Law schools do in fact focus on legal ethics, as it is a crucial component of legal education and training. Most law schools offer courses on legal ethics, and the American Bar Association requires that all accredited law schools include instruction on ethics as part of their curriculum. Additionally, passing the professional responsibility portion of the bar exam is required in order to practice law in most jurisdictions.

Question 10

In some studies of client representation formal legal training has been found to be:&#10;A)more important than previously thought&#10;B)of no value whatsoever&#10;C)strongly related to the success of the client&#10;D)less important than previously thought

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Some studies have suggested that formal legal training may not be as crucial as once believed, indicating that other factors might play a more significant role in client representation.

Question 11

Why do plaintiffs in the BP Deepwater Horizon case care so much about the types of lawyers who represent them?

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Question 12

The Bar Exam:&#10;A)is required to practice law&#10;B)can be taken more than once&#10;C)tests general legal and state-specific knowledge&#10;D)all of the above

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Question 13

The official accrediting body for law schools is the:&#10;A)American Association of Trial Lawyers&#10;B)American Bar Association&#10;C)American Judicature Society&#10;D)National Center for Law School Curriculum

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Question 14

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is a very important component of the law school application process.

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Question 15

In the 1800s most American lawyers received their training through:&#10;A)law schools&#10;B)apprenticeship&#10;C)local bar associations&#10;D)Inns of Court

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Question 16

Describe the five types of work that lawyers engage in regularly.

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Question 17

The number of Law School Admission Tests (LSAT) administered has increased every year since the 1960s.

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Question 18

Describe three ways the trial of Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is different from trial procedures in America.

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Question 19

Twenty-five percent of all lawyers in the United States work in California and New York.

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Deck 5: Lawyers and Legal Representation