T/F:
If they are certified, paralegals can engage in the practice of law.

T/F:
To be a paralegal, you must obtain an associate's degree.

Name 3 places a paralegal might work.

Name 4 skills needed by paralegals.

Name one benefit of working for a small firm.

Name one downside to
working for a small firm

Name one benefit to working for a large firm

Name one downside to working for a large firm

Name one disadvantage of a law practice that is a sole proprietorship

It 2 or more attorneys carry on a law practice for profit, they have a ________

List 3 common types of attorney fees

A ________ agreement sets out the fees and scope of representation.

Funds held for a client or funds that the attorney has not yet earned should be deposited to the firm's ________ account.

Which type of billing is not permitted?
Double Billing
Hourly Billing
Monthly Billing
Value Billing

The _______ created the Model Rules of Professional Conduct.

List 3 punishments an attorney might receive for violating ethics rules.

T/F:
Attorneys cannot be held liable for misconduct by their paralegals.

T/F:
The attorney-client privilege ends when the attorney stops representing that client.

Give an example of attorney work product.

T/F:
Paralegals can represent clients before state and federal agencies, but not in court.

John wants attorney Joe to represent him in a suit against Sue, one of attorney Joe's former clients. This might create a _______ of _________.

Attorney Joe was subpoenaed by John to testify against Sue, his former client. He should assert _____________ to avoid having to testify.

Name 2 types of equitable remedies.

List the 3 branches of government

Snoopy was injured when his car was hit by Linus's truck. Lucy wants to sue Linus for the crash but cannot because she lacks _______________.

A court must have both __________ and ________ __________ jurisdiction in order to hear and decide a case.

Name the 2 main fee-based online legal research programs.

At the federal level, trial courts are called _________ courts.

Name the 3 main types of ADR.

What does IRAC stand for?

Give an example of a primary source of law.

Give an example of a secondary source of law.

What is the reporter for federal circuit courts of appeal?

What is the reporter for federal district courts?

True/False:
Attorney Joe's client just told him that he is going to murder Ms. Jones. Attorney Joe may report this to police without breaching attorney/client privilege.

Name the 2 requirements for federal diversity jurisdiction.

Bankruptcy court is an example of a court with:
A. General Jurisdiction
B. Subject Matter Jurisdiction
C. Limited Jurisdiction
D. Personal Jurisdiction

A decision of the TN Supreme Court is what type of authority for lower TN courts?
A. Persuasive
B. Mandatory
C. Primary
D. Both B. & C.

True/False:
The TN Rules of Civil Procedure are an example of substantive law.

A compilation of brief summaries of court decisions organized by subject and jurisdiction.

A number system that helps you find cases on a particular topic.

A note at the beginning of a case that summarizes the court's ruling on an issue.

If a case has facts and issues similar to the case being researched, it is said to be __ _____.

The regional reporter in which TN court decisions are found is the:

The TN Statutes are called:

A letter that contains legal advice and should not be signed by the paralegal is a:

Who prosecutes TN attorneys for ethical violations?

What are the 5 parts of a case law citation?

True/False:
The best way to find paralegal job openings is by networking.