Question 1

The primary task of the lawyer is

Accepted Answer

The primary task of a lawyer often involves negotiating settlements and compromises, as most legal disputes are resolved outside of court through negotiation rather than trial.

Question 2

Public Reprimand is a type of ___________.

Accepted Answer

Public reprimand is considered an expressive sanction because it serves to express disapproval of certain behaviors or actions publicly, rather than aiming to rehabilitate, incapacitate, or directly respond to consumer needs.

Question 3

Disbarment is a type of ___________:

Accepted Answer

Disbarment is an incapacitating sanction as it removes a lawyer's ability to practice law, thereby preventing them from engaging in professional misconduct.

Question 4

Under a contingency fee model a private attorney will

Accepted Answer

Under a contingency fee model, a private attorney agrees to pay all the legal costs associated with a case and only receives payment if the case is won or settled, in the form of a percentage of the monetary reward. This model is often used in personal injury cases. Choices A, C, and D describe other billing arrangements that are not based on the contingency fee model.

Question 5

The Solicitor General is:

Accepted Answer

The Solicitor General of the United States is primarily responsible for supervising and conducting government litigation in the United States Supreme Court. This role does not encompass the broader duties of a chief legal officer of a political unit, representing indigent criminal defendants, or representing the government in state trial courts.

Question 6

A boutique law firm is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

A boutique law firm specializes in a specific niche or area of law, distinguishing itself by focusing on a particular legal practice area rather than offering a wide range of legal services.

Question 7

An arrangement in which a group the group of attorneys who "own" the law firm are members of the company but remain insulated from liability to any third-party creditor of the firm is called a:

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The answer of An arrangement in which a group the...

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the top three highest scoring specialties for altruistic law work?

Accepted Answer

Antitrust law, especially when representing defendants, is typically not categorized under altruistic law work. Altruistic law work often involves advocating for the rights and welfare of individuals or the environment, such as in environmental law, civil rights/liberties law, and family law for the underprivileged, rather than defending corporations or entities in antitrust cases.

Question 9

CUNY School of law is an example of a law school that is exclusively devoted to training lawyers in which area:

Accepted Answer

CUNY School of Law is known for its focus on training lawyers specifically for careers in public interest law.

Question 10

All of the following are mentioned as causes explaining the growth for demand in legal services except:

Accepted Answer

The average annual salary for lawyers reaching $200,000 is not mentioned as a cause for the growth in demand for legal services. Instead, factors like the creation of new rights, relaxation of lawsuit rules, and increased government regulation are typically cited as reasons for increased demand in legal services.

Question 11

The majority of law school graduates are employed in which of the following areas:

Accepted Answer

The majority of law school graduates find employment in business law, as it encompasses a wide range of legal services that are in high demand across various industries. This area includes corporate law, commercial transactions, real estate, tax law, and more, offering a broad spectrum of opportunities for law graduates.

Question 12

Which of the following best defines the term specialization?

Accepted Answer

Specialization refers to focusing on and becoming an expert in a specific area of a field, in this case, the law. This allows individuals to develop a deep understanding and expertise in a particular legal domain.

Question 13

Who is the least satisfied with their career as a lawyer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who is the least satisfied with their...

Quiz 3: The Legal Profession: Lawyers and the Practice of Law