NALS Accredited Legal Professional (ALP) Practice Test

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