Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer ...

[vHAUNG6011]

Mary Kay is a paralegal assigned to work for a newly hired lawyer John Osgood. The firm has been so busy with several big cases that many of the formalities needed to get John Osgood settled and acclimated to the office and its procedures have not been done. One of the partners asked May Kay to create a personal file for John including all of his credentials to practice law. What must Mary Kay look for to accomplish this task?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which of the following would not be a potential breach of confidentiality?
 
  a. Discussing a case on the phone with another client present.
  b. Giving legal advice to a neighbor or friend.
  c. Reviewing client information in the waiting room with other clients present.
  d. Leaving client files in a conference room that could be used at any time.

[princessflame2016]

Answer to Question 1

Every state has enacted statutes that establish the requirements necessary to obtain a license to practice law in the jurisdiction. The general criteria for obtaining a license to practice are that the individual should be a graduate of an accredited law school; possess good moral character; and successfully pass the state bar authorizing him to practice law in that state. If he did not take the bar in his current state, has this state granted him the privilege to practice in this state under the doctrine of reciprocity?

Answer to Question 2

b

[vHAUNG6011]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[princessflame2016]

Great! Please up vote