NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) Practice Test

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• Missed deadlines often result in a breach of what duty?
• True or False: Time records are never kept for contingency cases?
• What is considered something of value exchanged during the contract formation process?
• The primary function of estate administration includes which of the following?
• What is referred to as a decision made by a judge that becomes part of the law on the subject?
• In legal practice, what does a breach of confidentiality lead to?
• Which of the following notions could provide the basis for a tort?
• Kacy commits an act that is considered a private wrong. A ____ suit will be brought against her.
• In formal writing, which form correctly completes the phrase: The winner was announced by someone ___ was not present?
• Which of the following best describes the elements of fraud?
• Which choice correctly uses the comparative pronoun in the sentence?
• What do ethics represent in a professional context?
• Which software is traditionally used for tracking attorney time and generating billing statements?
• Most contracts can be classified as.
• A change of venue refers to a change in what aspect of a trial?
• How many Circuit Courts of Appeals exist in the United States?
• When charging interest on past due accounts, what is true?
• Can a testator change their will at any time during their lifetime?
• What must be included in the articles of incorporation?
• Why is it important to use reliable sources when gathering information from the Internet?
• How many types of page orientation are typically recognized?
• What feature is used to put repetitive text at the bottom of each page in a legal pleading?
• In the scenario where Attorney Chapman assigns a paralegal tasks without review, what ethical rule has been violated?
• What distinguishes an executor from other roles within an estate?
• Are adoption files accessible to the public?
• A computer entry used to record attorney time spent on a project is known as what?
• An accusation charging a person with a public offense presented by a grand jury is known as what?
• When discussing a client's bill with that client, what option is available to a paralegal?
• What is the correct pronoun to use with Mr. Black in: Four artists will go with Mr. Black and ___?
• Which level of government primarily governs corporations?
• What might lead to a lawyer's assistant being considered as practicing law?
• What is typically the first court appearance made by a defendant?
• Which of the following encompasses all steps in the writing process?
• When should an engagement letter be sent to a client?
• What is the doctrine that requires courts to follow earlier decisions within the same jurisdiction?
• What is the role of a personal representative in estate administration?
• A contract typically requires which of the following from both parties?
• What is the correct form to express the feeling: She doesn't feel ___ about the situation?
• What term describes the legal process of validating a will?
• Which of the following is an example of a unilateral contract?
• What term describes the authority of a court to hear a specific case?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of a foreign corporation?
• What tort is described by the unauthorized use of another person's name or likeness for one's benefit?
• The place where probate is commenced is determined by what factor?
• Can a contract be voided due to fraud or misrepresentation?
• What does a bilateral contract involve?
• Cases involving diversity of citizenship may arise between what type of parties?
• Is "Landscape" a type of page orientation?
• Which feature is used to create personalized letters in legal documentation?
• What is considered the supreme law of the land?
• Statutory laws are typically created by which body?
• A handwritten will is classified as what type of will?
• Who is guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct?
• Which statement is true concerning the nature of a testator?
• What is the primary focus of tort law?
• Is it true that all law firms agree on the style of legal bills?
• If a defendant refuses to enter a plea, what plea does the court automatically enter on their behalf?
• What is the name given to the set of probate laws adopted by several states?
• What does the term "venue" refer to in legal contexts?
• The term "testate" refers to a deceased individual who has what?
• The court with probate jurisdiction over a decedent's estate is based in what location?
• In which type of case is a preliminary hearing procedure primarily used?
• Which agency is responsible for protecting and enhancing the environment in the U.S.?
• What is assigned to every case by the court?
• What is the primary purpose of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)?
• Lauren commits an act that is considered a public wrong. A ____ suit will be brought against her.
• Upon a defendant's conviction, who is responsible for imposing the sentence?
• Which verb form correctly completes the phrase: I think I recently ___ you in the building on Park Avenue?
• What is defined as any agreement that can be enforced in court?
• An estate representative may also be referred to as what?
• American law is based on which of the following?
• Which of the following is not an example of an intentional tort?
• Who carries the burden of proof in a criminal action?
• Which pronoun is correct in the context: The team and Mr. Roberts ___ going to the meeting?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
• Can a lawyer operate with a single bank account for firm funds?
• What are the rules and regulations that govern a corporation's operations called?
• False imprisonment is defined as
• What methods can ensure adequate attorney supervision of paralegals?
• What is a common outcome of a failure to adhere to UIFSA regulations?
• In contract law, the term 'capacity' refers to what?
• What term refers to the items used by firms to recapture telephone charges and photocopying costs?
• Maggie tells all her coworkers that her neighbor Phyllis has been imprisoned for murder. Phyllis has not, however, even been accused of murder. Maggie is guilty of which of the following?
• What does it mean to have standing to sue?
• The hourly rate for paralegals is typically what compared to that of attorneys?
• Which is the correct comparative form in the sentence: He is a better singer than ___?
• What is a requirement for all common law marriages?
• In which country did the concept of common law first develop?
• Which of the following is most likely to hold true in the concept of common law marriage?
• What is the possessive form of the plural noun needed in the sentence?
• In legal billing practices, what is essential for maintaining client satisfaction?
• A tort can be classified as which of the following types?
• Which agency investigates violations of federal laws not assigned to other agencies?
• Which statement is accurate regarding the role of legal assistants?
• Which of the following tasks is a paralegal prohibited from performing?
• Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence?
• What must a plaintiff prove to win a negligence case?
• When does a breach of contract occur?
• If a paralegal has business cards printed, what must be clearly indicated on them?
• What is the correct form of the possessive for the chairman?
• What document itemizes fees and costs billed in a given matter or to a client?
• What type of contract is formed when one party makes a promise in exchange for an act?
• What is the correct plural form for items mentioned in sales during June?
• A contract is considered void if it violates what principle?
• Ethical violations can seriously impact:
• Federal district courts have jurisdiction over which type of civil cases?
• Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence about consideration: The company informed ___ men that we were being considered?
• In a traditional divorce proceeding, the initiating party is called the?
• What is the proper subjective case used in this context: She and ___ went to the party?
• For how long are federal court judges appointed?
• Which verb agrees with the subject in the sentence: The team ___ rested and eager to do its best?
• What is the correct superlative form of the adjective to complete the sentence?
• What includes all pieces of information associated with a person or business?
• What happens if a contract is for actions prohibited by law?
• Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid contract?
• Who comprises the governing body of a corporation?
• What requirement must be met before a lawsuit can be brought?
• If a provision of the Rules of Professional Conduct is violated by an assistant, who faces discipline?
• A marriage contract is governed by which of the following?
• Which of the following is a requirement for a couple getting married?
• According to the doctrine of stare decisis, what are judges required to follow?
• When a case is reviewed by a higher court, this process is known as a(n)?
• The act of intentionally causing emotional distress to another can be classified as which type of tort?
• What is the correct form to express feelings about the weather in the sentence: No one really feels ___ about the weather?
• Which phrase correctly compares skills in a sentence: As a carpenter, he has better skills than ___?
• What verb form should be used in: Everyone ___ for her own check?
• What is meant by the term "docket number" in legal proceedings?
• Which term best reflects the subject's plurality in the provided sentences?
• Do all states require blood tests prior to applying for a marriage license?
• A contract with no illegal object is fundamentally valid due to
• Which courts in the federal court system are classified as trial courts?
• What is the correct subject pronoun for the planned trip?
• What does 'contractual capacity' refer to?
• What responsibility do attorneys have regarding the supervision of nonlawyer employees?
• What type of sanctions can be imposed on attorneys for violating professional conduct rules?
• A person who dies leaving a will is referred to as a?
• What is the correct usage of 'is' or 'are' with collective nouns?
• What factor is essential for the enforceability of a contract?
• Are there tax consequences regarding the payment or receipt of alimony/spousal maintenance or child support?
• What is the alternative name referred to for the Internet?
• What could create a conflict of interest for a lawyer's assistant?
• Where did common law originate?
• Which of the following is required for a person making a will?
• What legal document outlines the basic purposes and powers of a corporation?
• In the sentence discussing consultation, which is the correct pronoun: Dr. Rocke is the one ___ you should consult?
• Which of the following is generally a benefit of having sealed adoption files?
• Which term embodies the basic unit of information relevant to personal or business data?
• What must members of NALS® subscribe to?
• Does the information found on the World Wide Web always come from reliable sources?
• Which of the following are requirements for a valid contract?
• A person who dies without a will is said to have died in what manner?
• What is the term for the legal enforcement of a contract?
• How should 'month' be expressed in proper plural form?
• What is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the following sentence?
• Can a paralegal offer to negotiate fees during a billing discussion?
• What does the UIFSA provide a means for?
• What is the role of a person named in a will to administer the estate?
• The law dealing with the keeping of promises is called what?
• What is deemed the most important aspect of the billing process in law firms?
• What is the correct pronoun to use in comparative sentences?
• The Model Rules of Professional Conduct were developed by which organization?
• What is often the cause of an inadvertent breach of the duty of competence in legal practice?
• The reasonable-person standard is a(n) _______ standard.
• An individual who dies without any legal heirs is classified as what?
• Is performance the only method for discharging a contract?
• What is a promise or commitment to perform a specified action in the future called?
• Who must be present in the room during the signing of a will?
• Can an attorney be disciplined for their assistant's violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct?
• What term denotes an offeree's notification agreeing to the terms of an offer?
• What does Mrs. Jones's instruction to attorney Nelson illustrate?
• Which type of errors can a spell check function identify?
• The classification of a tort depends on which of the following?
• The statement "Ethics govern an individual or profession" is:
• In a criminal action, who is typically recognized as the plaintiff?
• Which word correctly indicates what is being sold?
• What must paralegals disclose at the beginning of a professional relationship?
• What is an Internet Service Provider?
• Defamation is defined as which of the following?
• Which of the following is a tort against property?
• A(n) ________ leads another to believe in a condition that is different from the condition that actually exists.
• Which form of the verb correctly indicates the status of the meeting?
• What is the term for the severe disciplinary action where an attorney's license to practice law is revoked?
• Which document is typically necessary for someone to initiate a probate process?
• To reserve a name for a corporation, what is typically required?
• What term describes a corporation that operates in a state different from where it was incorporated?
• Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence: Both you and he ___ should play golf more often?