ACP Ethics, Confidentiality & Professional Responsibility 1

Question 1

Why is confidentiality important in legal practice?

Accepted Answer

To protect client privacy and build trust

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To avoid paperwork

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To make filing easier

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To avoid conflict

Question 2

What is considered unethical behavior for a paralegal?

Accepted Answer

Giving legal advice to clients

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Organizing case files

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Assisting attorneys

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Conducting legal research

Question 3

Who governs ethical standards for paralegals?

Accepted Answer

Bar associations and paralegal organizations

Answer

Clients

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Court clerks

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Firm administrators

Question 4

What is a conflict of interest?

Accepted Answer

Serving conflicting clients without disclosure

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Double-checking case files

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Assisting in trial preparation

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Formatting court documents

Question 5

What should a paralegal do if asked to perform an unethical task?

Accepted Answer

Report the unethical request

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Perform it quickly

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Ignore the issue

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Ask another paralegal

Question 6

How should confidential information be handled?

Accepted Answer

Store securely and limit access

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Share with friends

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Discuss openly in office

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Post on internal chat

Question 7

What is the duty of competence?

Accepted Answer

Be adequately prepared and knowledgeable

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Stay late every day

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Know every law by memory

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Handle billing issues

Question 8

Why is continuing legal education important?

Accepted Answer

To stay informed on current laws and ethics

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To switch careers

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To get promotions faster

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To avoid being fired

Question 9

When must a paralegal disclose their non-lawyer status?

Accepted Answer

When interacting with clients or the public

Answer

Only during court hearings

Answer

Never

Answer

Only when applying for jobs