Question 1

Which of the following is generally not required for admission as an attorney in the U.S.?&#10;A)Bachelor's degree&#10;B)Juris Doctor&#10;C)Passing grade on state bar exam&#10;D)A medical examination.

Accepted Answer

A medical examination is generally not required for admission as an attorney in the U.S. A medical examination is generally not required for admission as an attorney in the U.S. The other options, including a bachelor's degree, a juris doctor, and passing the state bar exam, are typically required.

Question 2

The professional association of paralegal educators that permits paralegals to join is the&#10;A)American Association for Paralegal Education&#10;B)National Association for Legal Assistants&#10;C)American Bar Association&#10;D)National Federation of Paralegal Associations

Accepted Answer

The American Association for Paralegal Education is the professional association specifically for paralegal educators, but it also allows paralegals to become members. The other options listed are professional associations for paralegals but do not have a focus on paralegal education. The American Association for Paralegal Education is specifically for paralegal educators, but also permits paralegals to join. The other options are professional associations for paralegals specifically and do not focus on paralegal education.

Question 3

Paralegal duties are more likely to be varied in small law firms.

Accepted Answer

In small law firms, paralegals are usually responsible for a wider range of tasks as there are fewer staff members to share the workload. In contrast, larger law firms may have paralegals specialize in one or a few specific areas of law, leading to less varied duties. Small law firms usually have a smaller staff and may not have the resources to hire specialists for each legal task, so paralegals may take on a wider range of duties. In larger law firms, paralegals tend to focus on specific areas of law and may have more limited duties.

Question 4

Corporate counsel refers to an attorney who is employed by and represents only that corporation.

Accepted Answer

Corporate counsel serves as the legal advisor and representative of the corporation, providing guidance on legal matters and representing the corporation in legal proceedings. They are only employed and represent that specific corporation, and not other clients. Corporate counsel is an attorney who serves as legal counsel for a single corporation or business entity. They are employed by the corporation and work exclusively for and on behalf of that company.

Question 5

An applicant should not correspond with the interviewer after an interview.

Accepted Answer

It is acceptable for an applicant to follow up with a thank-you email or letter after an interview. However, the frequency and content of the correspondence should be professional and appropriate. Harassing or excessively contacting the interviewer is not recommended. It is acceptable to send a follow-up thank you email or message to the interviewer after an interview. However, the applicant should avoid excessive communication or trying to influence the hiring decision through constant correspondence.

Question 6

Which of the following organizations offers a certification exam for paralegals?&#10;A)American Association for Paralegal Education&#10;B)National Federation of Paralegal Associations&#10;C)American Bar Association&#10;D)All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA) offers a certification exam for paralegals, known as the Paralegal CORE Competency Exam (PCCE) and the Paralegal Advanced Competency Exam (PACE), which are designed to assess the competencies and skills of paralegals.

Question 7

Resumes should be tailored to best present qualifications that relate to the position sought.

Accepted Answer

Resumes should be customized and tailored to highlight the relevant qualifications and experiences that align with the requirements of the job posting. A generic resume that does not target the job sought is less likely to capture the attention of employers and recruiters. Resumes should highlight relevant qualifications and experiences that directly relate to the job sought. This helps the employer recognize the applicant's potential ability to excel in that particular position.

Question 8

Which would be the best writing sample to submit to a prospective employer?&#10;A)A simple form that you completed that identifies your law firm and some client data.&#10;B)A paper you submitted for a course that shows the instructor's comments for improvement and a grade of B or better.&#10;C)A memo or brief that shows your ability to write clearly and concisely.&#10;D)A creative essay you wrote about the Olympics.

Accepted Answer

A memo or brief would best demonstrate the candidate's ability to write clearly and concisely in a professional setting, which is likely relevant to the prospective employer's needs. The other options do not necessarily showcase the desired skills for the position. A memo or brief would be the best choice as it directly showcases the candidate's ability to write in a clear and concise manner, which is a key skill required in most professional writing. The other options do not provide a good enough representation of the candidate's writing skills. Option A is too simple and may not be relevant to the type of writing required for the job. Option B may demonstrate some writing ability, but the focus is on the instructor's feedback rather than the candidate's actual work. Option D may be creative but does not necessarily demonstrate the necessary writing skills for a professional job.

Question 9

Private law firms are the largest employers of paralegals in the United States.

Accepted Answer

Private law firms employ a significant number of paralegals in the United States, making them the largest employers of paralegals. Private law firms employ a large number of paralegals, making them the largest employers of paralegals in the United States.

Question 10

Government paralegal positions are generally not posted on the Internet,

Accepted Answer

Government paralegal positions are often posted on the Internet on government job search websites such as USAJobs.gov. Government paralegal positions are often posted on various job search websites, government job portals, and the career pages of government agencies.

Question 11

Which of the following should not be sent initially when applying for a job?&#10;A)Resume&#10;B)Cover letter&#10;C)Writing sample&#10;D)All of the above should be sent.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Prior employment should be listed in reverse chronological order.

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Question 13

Paralegals working in a corporations are mostly working with corporate or in-house counsel.

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A resume should never be accompanied by a cover letter or e-mail correspondence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A job search should encompass exploration of all available opportunities that are of interest.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 1: The Paralegal Profession