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Module exam: Introducing Yourself in a Legal Environment
16 questions · pass mark 70%
1. What does "attorney" mean?
A trained assistant who supports lawyers with legal tasks but cannot give legal advice.
A business formed by lawyers to provide legal services.
A person licensed to represent clients and give legal advice.
2. Which term matches: "In Costa Rica, a lawyer authorised to give public faith (fe pública) to acts and documents."
counsel
paralegal
notary public
3. How many attorneys are also notaries?
Four
Two
Three
4. Our ___ will prepare the documents, but only an attorney can give legal advice.
judge
paralegal
client
5. What does "practice area" mean?
To give professional recommendations to a client.
A specific field of law in which a lawyer works.
To write the first or formal version of a legal document.
6. Which term matches: "The process of taking a dispute to court."
litigation
in-house counsel
to advise
7. What does María José draft?
Employment contracts and internal regulations
Court rulings
Real estate deeds
8. She ___ contracts for international clients.
drafts
draft
drafting
9. What does "law degree" mean?
The university qualification in law (Licenciatura en Derecho).
The professional body that admits and regulates lawyers.
To be officially accepted to practise law.
10. Which term matches: "Studies after a first university degree."
postgraduate
bar association
to be licensed
11. Which system does Costa Rica follow?
No notary system
The Latin notary system
The common law notary system
12. Notaries must be ___ by the national authority.
licensing
licensed
license
13. What does "to be in touch" mean?
A scheduled meeting.
A small card with professional contact details.
To contact someone again later.
14. Which term matches: "To contact again to continue a matter."
business card
courtesy
to follow up
15. What should staff do if the attorney is delayed?
Say nothing
Ask the client to return later
Inform the client of the waiting time
16. It was a pleasure meeting you. I'll be in ___.
contact
call
touch
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