PARALEGAL EDUCATION
This Branch of Law Interprets the law
Judicial Branch
Type of law that includes visas, family and employment petitions, asylum, naturalization, and removal matters
Immigration law
This is the term for performing legal services or giving legal advice when you are not authorized to practice law.
Unauthorized practice of law
plaintiff
A formal criminal charge returned by a grand jury
Indictment
The Principle that each branch has a specific role to play and is authorized to exercise only certain types of legal powers.
Separation of Powers
A practice area focused on a particular body of law, client need, or type of dispute.
This person remains responsible for legal judgment and advice.
Attorney
This is the process of questioning potential jurors
voir dire
Amendment that Protects against Self-incrimination
5th Amendment
Highest Court in the Land
Type of law that includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
Probate and Estate Planning
This act governs exempt v. non-exempt employees
Fair Labor Standards Act
This is sworn testimony taken outside of court, usually before trial
Amendment that provides right to counsel
6th Amendment
This person assists or helps a lawyer in performing legal functions
Paralegal
Type of law that includes prosecution, defense, investigations, and post-conviction matters
Criminal Law
Addresses all aspects of a legal practice and are intended to ensure that lawyers avoid even the appearance of impropriety
Model Rules of Professional Responsibility
A trial in which members of the public determine disputed facts
Jury Trial
A special type of guilty plea in the United States where a defendant says they are innocent, but admits that the state has enough proof to find them guilty at a trial
Alford Plea
Kansas is in this Circuit for the Federal Court of Appeals
10th
Type of law that includes coverage, claims, subrogation, and defense.
Insurance Law
A paralegal is asked by a client, “Should I accept this settlement offer?” The paralegal should do this instead.
Refer the question to the supervising attorney
Burden of Proof
Preponderance of the Evidence
Burden of Proof
Beyond a Reasonable doubt