Question 1

Paralegal Olivia is moving to Ohio, a state where paralegals can get "certified" She asks you what she can expect when she goes to get a new job there. You can tell her:

Accepted Answer

A)  certification is voluntary and highly respected. 
B)  there is a minimum requirement for education or training. 
C)  she will have to take and pass a test. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 2

Emma is a freelance paralegal who is doing some legal research for a client law firm in another state - the State of Pennada. This is making her research a little more complicated As is often the case, there is no law in Pennada on the issue she is researching. There is, however, case law (a case directly on point) from her own state that also uses the ABA Model Rules as the basis for its state law.
The next step Emma should take in her research is:

Accepted Answer

A)  compare the relevant Pennada professional conduct rule with the corresponding rule in her own state. If they are the same, then she may be able to use case she found. 
B)  only look for cases from her state because other state case law is irrelevant 
C)  compare the Pennada professional conduct rule with the ABA Model Rule. If Pennada has changed the rule, then it is invalid. 
D)  check for other cases, because the case she found is useless.

Question 3

Emily is a paralegal from Florida who is considering a move to Hawaii. She read the following statement on the internet: "Paralegals in Hawaii are regulated directly by the Hawaii Supreme Court." Based on what you have learned about paralegal regulation across the United States, this statement is most likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  a statement that is most likely not accurate 
B)  a statement that cannot possibly be accurate 
C)  a statement that has nothing to do with this course. 
D)  an accurate statement

Question 4

Attorney Howard has just gotten a "letter of suspension" from his state's lawyer disciplinary authority. He's sitting his desk working on one of the cases assigned to him.You, his trusty paralegal, have one thing to say to him. What is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Have you considered a new career? 
B)  How about if I help you clean out your office. 
C)  I'm sure no one will mind if you just do a little bit of legal work so long as you don't meet with any clients. 
D)  Maybe we should research the law to see if you are allowed to do paralegal work during your suspension.

Exam 1: Regulation of the Legal Profession

Paralegal Olivia is moving to Ohio, a state where paralegals can get "certified" She asks you what she can expect when she goes to get a new job there. You can tell her:

Attorney Howard has just gotten a "letter of suspension" from his state's lawyer disciplinary authority. He's sitting his desk working on one of the cases assigned to him.You, his trusty paralegal, have one thing to say to him. What is it?