NC Legal Research (Paralegal) License Test || Questions & Answers (Graded A+)

NC Legal Research (Paralegal) License Test || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) NC Legal Research (Paralegal) License Test || Questions & Answers (Graded A+) Which title is not used interchangeably with the others? - ANSWER - Attorney Assistant The paralegal profession first came into being during which time period? - ANSWER - Late 1960's early 1970's What development took place in the early history of the paralegal profession - ANSWER - The establishment of two major national paralegal assosiations What certification exam the National association of Legal Assistants offer? - ANSWER - Certified Paralegal Name some of the major paralegal-related associations? - ANSWER - The national Association of Legal assistants, The national federation of Paralegal Associations, The international Paralegal Management Association Number of Paralegal education programs - ANSWER - 600 estimated American Bar Assosciation - ANSWER - Association that is recognized by the federal government to accredit paralegal programs Cerification - ANSWER - A form of recognition of an occupation, usually undertaken voluntarily and based on a person's having met specific qualifications Licensing - ANSWER - Mandatory form of regulation in which a government agency grants permission to engage in an occupation and to use a title First steps toward regulation of paralegals by states took the form of - ANSWER - Adoption of court rules or statues that defined paralegals and limited to the title to those working under lawyer supervision California's regulation of paralegals - ANSWER - Is found in a state statute, is not a full blown liscensing scheme, and limits the use of the title paralegal Which state does not limit the use of title paralegal to the person who works under lawyer supervision - ANSWER - Hawaii The first state to have voluntary certification for paralegals - ANSWER - Oregon Primary arguments against licencing of paralegals - ANSWER - unnecessary because lawyers are already accountable to the public,it would limit entry into the profession, might stifle the development of the profession, increase the cost of legal services, limits paralegals from moving into new areas of practice or duties Voluntary certification or registration