Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer John Osgood. The firm has been so busy with several big cases that many of the formalities needed to get John Osgood settled and acclimated to the office and its procedures have not been done. One of the partners asked May Kay to create a personal file for John including all of his credentials to practice law. What must Mary Kay
look for to accomplish this task?
What will be an ideal response?
Every state has enacted statutes that establish the requirements necessary to obtain a license to practice law in the jurisdiction. The general criteria for obtaining a license to practice are that the individual should be a graduate of an accredited law school; possess good moral character; and successfully pass the state bar authorizing him to practice law in that state. If he did not take the bar in his current state, has this state granted him the privilege to practice in this state under the doctrine of reciprocity?
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Paralegal programs at community colleges are typically?
A. ?two years long, requiring about 60 semester hours. B. ?six-week short courses. C. ?one year long, requiring about 30 semester hours. D. ?four years long.
Which of the following are variables that affect the attorney-client relationship?
a. increased number of lawyers b. demand for specialties c. high overhead d. laws that govern the attorney-client relationship e. all of the above
Electronic court-based systems are being used with increased frequency in the courts
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
As discussed in this chapter, the term focus:
A. Means to analyze only the issue(s) assigned B. Does not apply to Step 3 of the analytical process C. Means to concentrate on the client's facts and issue(s) being analyzed D. Does not apply to Step 2 of the analytical process E. Answers a, b, and c above F. Answers a and c above