Unit 1: A career in law

Question 1

Paralegal

Answer 1

also referred to as legal assistants. they generally have some form of specialized legal training, although are not usually qualified lawyers.
perform some of the same tasks: studying the facts of the case, researching legal articles or preparing for trials.

Question 2

V/F: Lawyers may be invited to become associates after they have worked at the same firm for a number of years.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

V/F: Legal executives are not trained in the practice of law.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

V/F: In the UK, solicitors are not allowed to represent their clients in the higher courts.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

V/F: Most of the work of solicitors does not involve dispute resolution.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

V/F: Large US law firms often have departments that specialize in court work.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Most of the work done by solicitors is ________.

Answer 7

non-contentious

Question 8

Law firms typically employ ________ to help the lawyers with their work.

Answer 8

legal support staff

Question 9

any court above the trial court

Answer 9

higher court

Question 10

the profession or work of a legal advocate (=a lawyer who represents clients in court)

Answer 10

advocacy

Question 11

the lowest court in the court hierarchy

Answer 11

trial court/court of first instance

Question 12

Solicitors

Answer 12

(In the UK) Qualified lawyers who work at law firms. Solicitors provide legal advice and assistance, but they do not have rights of audience in the higher courts. They are not allowed to present the case in court.

Question 13

Legal executive

Answer 13

have professional legal training, and usually specialize in an area of law, but may not practice without the support of a qualified lawyer.