CLA/CP Exam Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What document governs the internal operations and management structure of a corporation? → Bylaws
2. What is the title of a case wherein the court is presented with legal difficulties that the jurisdiction hasn't yet addressed? → A case of first impression
3. A paralegal receives a check from a client representing an advance on fees and costs. What is the proper procedure for handling these funds? → Deposit the check into the firm's client trust account.
4. What is the legal significance of piercing the corporate veil? → It permits courts to hold shareholders personally liable for corporate obligations
5. Which of the following contracts is typically required to be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds? → A contract for the sale of a small parcel of land.
6. What happens to a specific bequest when the property identified in the will is no longer part of the estate at the time of death? → The bequest is adeemed
7. Which characteristic distinguishes a joint venture from a general partnership? → Joint ventures are typically formed for a single transaction or specific project
8. In which of the following scenarios is the element of consideration most likely lacking, making the promise unenforceable? → A business owner promises an employee a bonus 'for all the great work you did last year.'
9. Impeachment of a witness at trial is done primarily to accomplish which goal? → Challenge the witness's credibility or truthfulness
10. Which legal concept requires that a testator understand the nature and extent of their property, their natural heirs, and the effect of signing a will? → Testamentary capacity
11. A paralegal working at a family law firm leaves to join a firm representing the opposing spouse in an active divorce case. What must occur? → The new firm must implement an ethical screen around the paralegal
12. What effect does a counteroffer have on the original offer? → It terminates the original offer
13. In contract law, what does the concept of 'mutual assent' require? → A meeting of the minds on essential terms
14. What is the purpose of a self-proving affidavit attached to a will? → To eliminate the need for witnesses to testify in court during probate
15. Under the Revised Uniform Limited Partnership Act (RULPA), which statement is true regarding a limited partner's liability? → A limited partner's liability is generally limited to their capital contribution
16. What is the goal of the due process of law? To → Ensure everyone is judged fairly
17. What is the legal effect of a corporate bylaws provision that conflicts with the articles of incorporation? → The articles of incorporation prevail over conflicting bylaws
18. What is the primary purpose of a no-contest clause in a will? → To discourage beneficiaries from challenging the will
19. What is the primary purpose of a corporate resolution? → To formally document decisions made by the board of directors or shareholders
20. The parol evidence rule prevents parties from using extrinsic evidence to do which of the following? → Contradict or vary the terms of a fully integrated written contract
21. Under the Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act (RULLCA), what is the default management structure of an LLC? → Member-managed by all members
22. Which discovery method consists of written questions that must be answered under oath by the opposing party? → Interrogatories
23. Which of the following would most likely render a contract voidable? → Duress exerted on one party during formation
24. What is the legal effect of an illusory promise in contract formation? → It fails to constitute valid consideration
25. Which fiduciary duty requires corporate directors to act with the care that a reasonably prudent person would use in similar circumstances? → Duty of care
26. What is called a secondary source that offers background data and explanations on legal subjects along with citations to legal precedent and other authorities? → Legal encyclopedia
27. Under the Uniform Probate Code, what is the surviving spouse's elective share percentage of the augmented estate after 15 or more years of marriage? → 50 percent
28. Which of the following activities would constitute the unauthorized practice of law by a paralegal? → Advising a client on whether to accept a settlement offer
29. A paralegal suspects that a client is providing fabricated documents to support their case. What ethical obligation does the paralegal have? → Inform the supervising attorney of the concerns about the documents
30. In a limited partnership, what is the liability exposure of a limited partner who does not participate in management? → Liability limited to the amount of their capital contribution