Question 1

If a legal professional wanted to see his or her client lose an asylum hearing and purposely did a poor job representing that client, which ethical standard would that violate?&#10;A)Confidentiality&#10;B)Competence&#10;C)Conflict of interest&#10;D)Zealous representation

Accepted Answer

D

Question 2

Are ethics laws that must be followed?&#10;A)Not all ethics are laws, so they do not have do be followed.&#10;B)Ethics are suggestions; each individual has the option to follow them or not.&#10;C)No ethics are laws, so they do not have to be followed.&#10;D)Some ethics are laws, but even those that are not are professional standards that must be followed.

Accepted Answer

While not all ethics are laws, some do have legal implications and consequences if violated. Even those that are not legally binding are still considered professional standards and best practices, and failing to follow them can result in negative consequences such as damage to one's reputation or loss of employment opportunities. While not all ethics are laws, some are enshrined in law and must be followed. Even those that are not laws are typically professional standards and failing to follow them can have consequences for a person's reputation and career.

Question 3

Why do immigration paralegals have more leeway in terms of giving legal advice than paralegals in many other legal fields?&#10;A)Because immigration is governed by federal law&#10;B)Because immigration is governed by state law&#10;C)Because if paralegals give bad advice, their clients are not Americans anyway&#10;D)Because in many cases, aliens have no means by which to obtain legal advice from attorneys, andthe immigration paralegals might be their only hope

Accepted Answer

Immigration paralegals often have more leeway because they may be the only accessible resource for legal advice for many immigrants who cannot afford or access attorneys.

Question 4

If a legal professional gossiped to neighbors about his or her client's immigration case, which ethical standard would that violate?&#10;A)Confidentiality&#10;B)Competence&#10;C)Conflict of interest&#10;D)Zealous representation

Accepted Answer

This would violate the ethical standard of confidentiality, as legal professionals have a duty to keep all of their clients' information private and not discuss it with unauthorized individuals. This violates the ethical standard of confidentiality, as legal professionals are obligated to keep their clients' information confidential and not share it with anyone without their client's consent. Gossiping about a client's immigration case to neighbors violates this duty of confidentiality.

Question 5

Immigration paralegals work&#10;A)In law firms&#10;B)For government agencies&#10;C)For churches and other organizations&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Immigration paralegals can work in law firms, government agencies, churches, and other organizations that provide immigration services. Therefore, option D is correct. Immigration paralegals can work in a variety of settings, including law firms that specialize in immigration law, government agencies that process immigration applications and petitions, and organizations, such as churches and non-profits, that provide services to immigrants. Therefore, the best choice is D, all of the above.

Question 6

Legal ethics are established by&#10;A)The American Bar Association&#10;B)State Bar Associations&#10;C)Other bar associations&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Legal ethics are established by various bar associations, including the American Bar Association and State Bar Associations, as well as other bar associations. Therefore, all of the above options are correct. Legal ethics are established by various organizations including the American Bar Association, State Bar Associations, and other bar associations. Therefore, all of the above options are correct.

Question 7

Which professional organization is particularly helpful to legal professionals?&#10;A)National Association of Legal and Illegal Aliens&#10;B)American Immigration Lawyers Association&#10;C)Federal Immigration Paralegal Task Force&#10;D)United Nations International Immigration Lawyers Alliance

Accepted Answer

The American Immigration Lawyers Association is a professional organization specifically dedicated to helping lawyers who specialize in immigration law. They provide resources, networking opportunities, and continuing education to help members improve their skills and stay up-to-date on important legal issues within the field. The other organizations listed may not be helpful to legal professionals, or may not even exist. The American Immigration Lawyers Association is specifically focused on providing resources and support to legal professionals who work in immigration law. The other options listed do not exist, or are not relevant to the question.

Question 8

May paralegals give legal advice?&#10;A)No, under any circumstances&#10;B)Yes, under any circumstances&#10;C)Generally not, with certain exceptions&#10;D)Generally yes, with certain exceptions

Accepted Answer

Generally, paralegals are not permitted to give legal advice, but there are certain exceptions. In some states, paralegals can provide legal information and advice within specific areas of law under the supervision of a licensed attorney. However, they may not represent clients in court or sign legal documents on behalf of clients. It is important to check with the specific state rules and regulations regarding the role of paralegals. Generally, paralegals cannot give legal advice as it falls under the unauthorized practice of law. However, some states may allow paralegals to provide certain limited legal advice under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney. It is important to check the specific regulations of your state regarding the scope of practice for paralegals.

Question 9

If an inexperienced legal professional took on a complex immigration matter without any help, which ethical standard would that violate?&#10;A)Confidentiality&#10;B)Competence&#10;C)Conflict of interest&#10;D)Zealous representation

Accepted Answer

This would violate the ethical standard of competence, as an inexperienced legal professional should not take on a complex immigration matter without any help. They should have the necessary knowledge and experience or seek guidance from a more experienced colleague. The ethical standard that would be violated in this case is competence. Competence requires that lawyers provide competent representation to clients, which includes having the necessary knowledge, skill, thoroughness, and preparation reasonably necessary for the representation. An inexperienced legal professional taking on a complex immigration matter without help would likely not have the necessary competence to provide adequate representation to the client.

Question 10

If a legal professional represented a client on an immigration matter against the wishes of another of that legal professional's clients, which ethical standard would that violate?&#10;A)Confidentiality&#10;B)Competence&#10;C)Conflict of interest&#10;D)Zealous representation

Accepted Answer

Representing conflicting interests violates the ethical standard of conflict of interest. The legal professional has a duty to avoid conflicts of interest and to prioritize the interests of each client. By representing one client against the wishes of another client, the legal professional is unable to fulfill this duty. This would violate the ethical standard of conflict of interest, as the legal professional owes a duty of loyalty to both clients and representing one client could be detrimental to the other client's interests.

Question 11

What is a G-28 form?&#10;A)An application for U.S.citizenship&#10;B)An application for asylum&#10;C)A document that confirms a legal professional's representation of a client on an immigrationmatter&#10;D)A document used by the U.S.Department of Labor to determine how much an alien owes in income tax

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a G-28 form?&#10;A)An application for...

Question 12

Ethics are&#10;A)Statistics about one's nationality&#10;B)A set of values about what is good, right, and just&#10;C)Immigration regulations&#10;D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of Ethics are&#10;A)Statistics about one's nationality&#10;B)A set of...

Deck 9: Tips for the Immigration Legal Professional