Question 1

Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach-of-contract case. Will Rhonda lose her job?

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A)   Yes, because it would violate the conflict-of-interest rules to allow Rhonda to work there
B)   No, because it is not a violation of the ethical rules
C)   Yes, because there is an issue conflict
D)   No, if walling-off procedures are used

Question 2

Rule 1.6 of the Model Rules provides an exception to the confidentiality rule in that a lawyer may disclose a client's confidential information when it is necessary to prevent harm to persons or property. Describe the four exceptions to the confidentiality rule related to this purpose.

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Question 3

Entities that are key participants in the regulation of attorneys include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   State bar associations
B)   State supreme courts
C)   State legislatures
D)   The United States Supreme Court
E)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 4

Describe the attorney-client privilege. Describe the work product doctrine.

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Question 5

An attorney does not need to take a state bar examination to practice law in which of the following states?

Accepted Answer

A)   Wyoming
B)   Oklahoma
C)   New Jersey
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

In California, independent paralegals not working under the supervision of a lawyer can register as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Legal document assistants
B)   Legal writers
C)   Assistant paralegals
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 7

Attorney Barnes drafts a will for Mrs. Potters, an eighty-seven-year-old widow. Because Mrs. Potters has no family to inherit her large estate, Attorney Barnes makes himself the sole beneficiary of Mrs. Potter's will. What ethical rule has Attorney Barnes violated?

Accepted Answer

A)   The client confidentiality rule
B)   The attorney-client privilege
C)   The duty of competence
D)   The conflict-of-interest rule

Question 8

Explain the duty of competence. How can the duty of competence be achieved? How can paralegals obtain adequate attorney supervision?

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Question 9

You begin dating an attorney who is representing Mr. Jones in his divorce case. Mrs. Jones then approaches your supervising attorney about representing her against Mr. Jones. You should take which action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Alert your supervising attorney to your relationship with Mr. Jones's attorney and the possible conflict-of-interest situation it creates.
B)   Say nothing because personal relationships should not affect your work.
C)   Break up with Mr. Jones's attorney.
D)   Alert your supervising attorney to your relationship with Mr. Jones's attorney and the possible conflict-of-interest situation it creates and break up with Mr. Jones's attorney.

Question 10

Which of the following would not want to be involved in direct regulation of paralegals?

Accepted Answer

A)   State bar associations
B)   Government authorities
C)   The NALA
D)   The NFPA
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

Paralegal Samantha discusses confidential client information over the telephone in a reception area where several other clients can hear her. As a result, the client files a grievance with the state bar association and Samantha's supervising attorney is disciplined by the state bar. Samantha has breached the rule regarding client confidentiality. What other ethical rule is involved in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Competence
B)   Communication with clients
C)   Conflicts of interest
D)   Responsibilities regarding nonlawyer assistants

Question 12

A conflict of interest

Accepted Answer

A)   arises when representing one client injures the interests of another client.
B)   arises when an attorney charges too much for his or her services.
C)   arises when an attorney takes on too many clients.
D)   is a social problem.

Question 13

Which of the following directly regulate paralegals?

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A)   Professional paralegal organizations
B)   The American Bar Association (AB
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C)   State bar associations
D)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 14

When using e-mail as a method of communication it is important to

Accepted Answer

A)   print, proofread, and edit.
B)   show every e-mail to your supervisor before sending it.
C)   use an informal, chatty style of writing.
D)   make a digital voice recording as well.

Question 15

An attorney may not legally practice law if he or she does not

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A)   belong to a national bar association.
B)   belong to a local bar association.
C)   pass the state bar exam.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Licensing of attorneys is accomplished at what level?

Accepted Answer

A)   Each state sets licensing requirements for attorneys.
B)   The federal government sets licensing requirements for the states.
C)   Licensing requirements are set by a consensus of the states and federal government.
D)   Local bar associations regulate licensing of attorneys.

Question 17

Explain the conflict-of-interest ethical rule. Describe the situations in which conflicts of interest can arise. Give examples.

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Question 18

Which of the following would be appropriate if your supervising attorney is not adequately supervising your work?

Accepted Answer

A)   Improve communications with the attorney.
B)   Ask the attorney for feedback on your work.
C)   Attach a note to a document you have prepared for the attorney requesting him or her to review the document before signing it.
D)   All of these choices are correct.

Question 19

Inadequate research is often the cause of breach of the duty of

Accepted Answer

A)   competence.
B)   confidentiality.
C)   fairness.
D)   completeness.

Question 20

Which of the following can lead to a breach of confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)   A document left lying on your desk
B)   Opening a confidential document on a public computer where the screen can easily be seen
C)   Talking about a case on your cell phone in a restaurant
D)   All of these choices are correct.

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Licensing of attorneys is accomplished at what level?

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Explain the conflict-of-interest ethical rule. Describe the situations in which conflicts of interest can arise. Give examples.

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Inadequate research is often the cause of breach of the duty of

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Attorney Barnes drafts a will for Mrs. Potters, an eighty-seven-year-old widow. Because Mrs. Potters has no family to inherit her large estate, Attorney Barnes makes himself the sole beneficiary of Mrs. Potter's will. What ethical rule has Attorney Barnes violated?

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Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach-of-contract case. Will Rhonda lose her job?

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You begin dating an attorney who is representing Mr. Jones in his divorce case. Mrs. Jones then approaches your supervising attorney about representing her against Mr. Jones. You should take which action?

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Which of the following directly regulate paralegals?

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In California, independent paralegals not working under the supervision of a lawyer can register as which of the following?

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Which of the following would not want to be involved in direct regulation of paralegals?

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Rule 1.6 of the Model Rules provides an exception to the confidentiality rule in that a lawyer may disclose a client's confidential information when it is necessary to prevent harm to persons or property. Describe the four exceptions to the confidentiality rule related to this purpose.

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Exceptions to the confidentiality rule r...
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An attorney may not legally practice law if he or she does not

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Describe the attorney-client privilege. Describe the work product doctrine.

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All information relating to a client's r...
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Explain the duty of competence. How can the duty of competence be achieved? How can paralegals obtain adequate attorney supervision?

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Entities that are key participants in the regulation of attorneys include which of the following?

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Which of the following can lead to a breach of confidentiality?

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Which of the following would be appropriate if your supervising attorney is not adequately supervising your work?

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When using e-mail as a method of communication it is important to

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An attorney does not need to take a state bar examination to practice law in which of the following states?

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Exam 4: Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Licensing of attorneys is accomplished at what level?

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Explain the conflict-of-interest ethical rule. Describe the situations in which conflicts of interest can arise. Give examples.

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Inadequate research is often the cause of breach of the duty of

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A conflict of interest

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Attorney Barnes drafts a will for Mrs. Potters, an eighty-seven-year-old widow. Because Mrs. Potters has no family to inherit her large estate, Attorney Barnes makes himself the sole beneficiary of Mrs. Potter's will. What ethical rule has Attorney Barnes violated?

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Rhonda Robertson has taken a job with the law office that represents Silicon Valley Computers, Inc., which is suing Computers, Inc., her former employer, in a breach-of-contract case. Will Rhonda lose her job?

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You begin dating an attorney who is representing Mr. Jones in his divorce case. Mrs. Jones then approaches your supervising attorney about representing her against Mr. Jones. You should take which action?

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Which of the following directly regulate paralegals?

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In California, independent paralegals not working under the supervision of a lawyer can register as which of the following?

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Which of the following would not want to be involved in direct regulation of paralegals?

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Rule 1.6 of the Model Rules provides an exception to the confidentiality rule in that a lawyer may disclose a client's confidential information when it is necessary to prevent harm to persons or property. Describe the four exceptions to the confidentiality rule related to this purpose.

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An attorney may not legally practice law if he or she does not

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Describe the attorney-client privilege. Describe the work product doctrine.

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Explain the duty of competence. How can the duty of competence be achieved? How can paralegals obtain adequate attorney supervision?

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Which of the following can lead to a breach of confidentiality?

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Which of the following would be appropriate if your supervising attorney is not adequately supervising your work?

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