Nala cp Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

When did the paralegal profession begin? - ANSWER-The paralegal field's beginnings can be traced directly back to the late 1960s. Why did the paralegal profession begin? - ANSWER-The rapidly rising cost of legal services, combined with the lack of access to legal services for low- and middle-income Americans, caused the federal government, consumer groups, and the organized bar to take a close look at the way legal services were being delivered. What are the two main professional associat...

Paralegal Exam 1NFPA promotes paralegals through what program - correct answer Cle (training after legal training) Can entry level paras be on the nfpa - correct answer No Who can be in the nfpa - correct answer People certified in pace or rp Nala - correct answer Certification. Exam for paralegals with no training Who are the ones who pass the nala called - correct answer Cp- certified paralegal or a cla- certified legal assistant What is a paralegal called when they meet the nal...

Chinese Wall - ANSWER-Isolation of a lawyer or paralegal from all contacts with a conflicting case until it is concluded. Champerty - ANSWER-Proprietary interest in the outcome of the case as payment of fees. Practice of Law - ANSWER-Any act that involves the giving of legal advice or opinions to others or involves representing others in legal matters. Legal assistants cannot perform these five actions: - ANSWER-- Accept cases - Set fees - Give direct legal advice to clients - Negoti...

NFPA promotes paralegals through what program - ANSWER-Cle (training after legal training) Can entry level paras be on the nfpa - ANSWER-No Who can be in the nfpa - ANSWER-People certified in pace or rp Nala - ANSWER-Certification. Exam for paralegals with no training Who are the ones who pass the nala called - ANSWER-Cp- certified paralegal or a cla- certified legal assistant What is a paralegal called when they meet the nala requirements - ANSWER-Acp- advanced certified paralega...