CLA/CP Exam Trivia 2

Question 1

Which organization administers the Certified Paralegal (CP) credential in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)

Answer

NALA administers the Certified Paralegal (CP) exam, formerly known as the CLA exam.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the attorney-client privilege in US law?

Accepted Answer

To encourage open communication between clients and their attorneys

Answer

Attorney-client privilege exists to foster candid communication by assuring clients that their disclosures to counsel remain confidential.

Question 3

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, how many days does a defendant generally have to respond to a complaint after service?

Accepted Answer

21 days

Answer

FRCP Rule 12(a)(1)(A)(i) gives a defendant 21 days after being served with a summons and complaint to file an answer.

Question 4

Which doctrine holds that a court will follow its own earlier decisions and those of higher courts in the same jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Stare decisis

Answer

Stare decisis (Latin: 'to stand by decided matters') requires courts to follow precedent established by prior decisions.

Question 5

A paralegal who discloses confidential client information without authorization has most likely violated which ethical duty?

Accepted Answer

Duty of confidentiality

Answer

Unauthorized disclosure of client information breaches the duty of confidentiality, which paralegals share with supervising attorneys.

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