What constitutes the unauthorized practice of law in your jurisdiction and what are the penalties for unauthorized practice of law? Provide the citation and relevant statutory language.   What types of work can both a paralegal and an attorney perform for a client in your jurisdiction? Why would a client consider hiring a paralegal rather […]

Question 1 Stare decisis literally means what?   Question options:    Let the decision stand.    Let the decision rest.    Let the verdict stand.    Let the verdict rest.   Question 2   The ability to enforce law consistently while retaining enough flexibility to adapt to changes in societal standards is the definition of […]

Question 1 Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?   Question options:    Federal statute    Long-arm statute    Subject matter jurisdiction    Quasi in rem jurisdiction   Question 2 All states have a court within each of their counties. These courts are known as […]

Question 1 What is presumed when an individual fails to object to a court’s authority over him in a civil suit?   Question options:    The authority of the court over the individual and their assets    The authority of the court over the legal issues in the case    The authority of the court […]

Question 1 A sole proprietorship is a business owned by (1 point):   Question options:   1) one or more persons and is not incorporated.   2) one person.   3) one person and is incorporated.   4) one or more persons, with one person who operates it.   Question 2 A partnership is a […]

Describe the features of the US legal system, including its history, procedures, and institutions.   GEL-1.2: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English.   Assignment Introduction:   You have studied the role of political theories in the development of the American legal system. You have also explored features of the […]

Question 1 Which of the following is someone who is equipped with knowledge of the law and capable of performing most functions traditionally performed only by attorneys?   Question options:    Law clerk    Paralegal    Legal secretary    Law office administrator   Question 2 Who has the responsibility to apply the law and reach […]

Describe the concepts of Federalism, Due Process, and Equal Protection.   Assignment Introduction:   Our favorite paralegal, Willy Understand, has to research a case involving respondeat superior, which translates as “let the master answer” and refers to a legal doctrine in which an employer may be held responsible for the actions of his employees, when […]

Explain the branches of government and their role in establishing Separation of Powers.   Assignment Introduction:   Willy Understand has come to rely on your learned guidance and expertise. In paralegal school he studied the three branches of the American federal government, along with the powers that have been delegated to each branch in the […]

Define precedent as a role in common law and civil law.   GEL-8.02: Apply Critical Thinking to use principles of sound reasoning.   PC-2.1: Achieve goals through planning and prioritization.   Assignment Introduction:   Things are busy at Dewey, Earn and Howe. Willy Understand has a new research assignment and, as his mentor, he needs […]