Claudio wants to apply to change his student Visa to a work permit Visa. He goes to the ABC Legal Clinic but there are no lawyers there - only paralegals. Claudio is okay with that because he can fill out the form without help. However, when he gets to the blank that says "Middle Name" he doesn't know what to do. Claudio doesn't have a middle name. When he asks a paralegal at the ABC Legal Clinic what to do with this blank, the paralegal
A) should not answer the question because to do so would be UPL
B) should answer the question but get the answer verified by a lawyer so that the advice is not UPL
C) should give Claudio the answer because the answer to such a question does not entail "giving legal advice."
D) should get the instructions for filling out the form, circle the answer to that question and hand it to Claudio to avoid UPL

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Giving an answer to a question about a blank on a form that does not involve legal interpretation or advice is not considered UPL. In this case, the answer to whether or not to fill in a middle name on a form does not require legal analysis or advice. However, if the question involved legal interpretation or advice, the paralegal should either get the answer verified by a lawyer or direct the client to seek legal advice from a licensed attorney.

Claudio Wants to Apply to Change His Student Visa to a Work