The Paralegal Profession CHapter 1
Chapter One—The Paralegal Professional
True/False Questions
1. Generally, the terms “paralegal” and “legal assistant” are interchangeable. (T)
2. The principal function of paralegals and legal assistants is helping their attorney supervisors prepare for hearings, trials, and other events, such as closings. (T)
3. The American Bar Association has expressed no opinions or viewpoints on legal assistants. (F)
4. The Department of Labor predicts strong growth for the paralegal occupation through the year 2010. (T)
5. The NFPA and NALA are two, prominent, national paralegal organizations. (T)
6. Paralegal and legal assistant education programs must be ABA approved. (F)
7. The American Association for Paralegal Education believes that academically qualified paralegals are those with bachelor’s degree in legal studies. (F)
8. As it concerns educational requirements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office requires that appropriate candidates for paralegal positions have a paralegal certificate. (F)
9. Paralegals who are members of either the NFPA or NALA may seek to earn certification titles (T)
10. Paralegals and legal assistants with certifications must maintain a schedule of continuing education credits. (F)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The following organization is one that has no connection to paralegals and legal assistants: A) The NFPA.
B)* The NBA. C) The NALA. D) The AAfPE.
2. All of the following qualification-options are generally included in a paralegal or legal assistant definition except: A) Education. B) Training. C)* Personal Experience. D) Work Experience.
3. Paralegals and legal assistants work in the following settings: A) Law firms. B) Corporations. C) Government Agencies. D)* All of the above.
4. According to the 2000 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the highest, median annual paralegal salary was for those who worked for: A)* Federal government. B) Local government. C) Legal
True/False Questions
1. Generally, the terms “paralegal” and “legal assistant” are interchangeable. (T)
2. The principal function of paralegals and legal assistants is helping their attorney supervisors prepare for hearings, trials, and other events, such as closings. (T)
3. The American Bar Association has expressed no opinions or viewpoints on legal assistants. (F)
4. The Department of Labor predicts strong growth for the paralegal occupation through the year 2010. (T)
5. The NFPA and NALA are two, prominent, national paralegal organizations. (T)
6. Paralegal and legal assistant education programs must be ABA approved. (F)
7. The American Association for Paralegal Education believes that academically qualified paralegals are those with bachelor’s degree in legal studies. (F)
8. As it concerns educational requirements, the U.S. Attorney’s Office requires that appropriate candidates for paralegal positions have a paralegal certificate. (F)
9. Paralegals who are members of either the NFPA or NALA may seek to earn certification titles (T)
10. Paralegals and legal assistants with certifications must maintain a schedule of continuing education credits. (F)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The following organization is one that has no connection to paralegals and legal assistants: A) The NFPA.
B)* The NBA. C) The NALA. D) The AAfPE.
2. All of the following qualification-options are generally included in a paralegal or legal assistant definition except: A) Education. B) Training. C)* Personal Experience. D) Work Experience.
3. Paralegals and legal assistants work in the following settings: A) Law firms. B) Corporations. C) Government Agencies. D)* All of the above.
4. According to the 2000 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the highest, median annual paralegal salary was for those who worked for: A)* Federal government. B) Local government. C) Legal