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Sample Exam Questions

1. Correspondence relating to client cases should be:

a. Filed anywhere in the client’s file.
b. In a file with all other correspondence received/sent by the firm.
c. In a Correspondence subfile for the client’s case.
d. Electronically scanned and then destroyed.

2. When should a file be closed?

a. After the final action in the case
b. December 31 of each year
c. When the final bill is mailed
d. When the responsible attorney leaves the firm

3. If a civil defendant does not answer a complaint by the deadline for responding, the plaintiff can ask for:

a. Res judicata.
b. A default summons.
c. A summary ejectment.
d. A default judgment.

4. Which is not listed on a civil summons?

a. Defendant’s address
b. Plaintiff’s attorney’s address
c. Defendant’s date of birth
d. County where the action is being filed

5. It is the responsibility of the _______________ to discuss the fee agreement with the client.

a. Paralegal
b. Attorney
c. Secretary
d. Office Manager

6. Which lawyer has engaged in professional misconduct?

a. A lawyer who advances money to his client to cover litigation expenses and court costs
b. A lawyer who, at the conclusion of the representation, publishes a book about his representation of a particular client
c. A lawyer who makes an aggregate settlement of the claims of two or more of his clients without the clients’ consent
d. All of the above

7. Jim owns a grocery store. Jim has a one-year contract with Bob for Bob to pick up trash in consideration of $100 a month. Jim sells the grocery store to Steve. Jim and Steve meet with Bob and it is agreed that Bob will continue to pick up the trash for Steve. Steve will pay Bob $100 month for this service. Bob will have no future contract rights against Jim, and Jim will have no future contract rights against Bob. In contract law this is called a:

a. Novation.
b. Promissory estoppel.
c. Counter-offer.
d. Revocation.

8. A contract is considered executed when:

a. All promises or duties have been carried out.
b. All requirements for a valid contract have been met.
c. There are still promises or duties to be carried out.
d. The contract has been signed by all the parties.

9. Which is considered a secondary source?

a. A North Carolina case
b. A North Carolina general statute
c. The North Carolina Constitution
d. A North Carolina law review article

10. A gift of personal property by will is called:

a. A bequest.
b. A devise.
c. An advancement.
d. A codicil.