Do you have the basic skills and knowledge to become a lawyer. Take this quiz and find out!
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Question of
The best definition for the word “jurisprudence” is:
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a branch of philosophy concerned with the law
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not of sound mind, memory, or understanding
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stewed prunes that you pour over ice cream
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Question of
How many years does it take to complete law school if you attend full time?
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three
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four
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two
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Question of
Are you comfortable speaking in front of groups of people?
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Yes-love it!
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Sometimes
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No-I do not like that!
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Question of
How many hours are you willing to work a week?
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As many as it takes!
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I don’t mind working-but I don’t want to LIVE at my job!
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As FEW as possible!
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Are you good at changing people’s minds?
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Yes-I am very persuasive!
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Some of the time!
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No-I don’t really care what people think…
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Question of
Do you enjoy writing term papers and essays?
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Yes-l am good at that!
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It’s OK
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Heck no-I hate writing!
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Question of
What is “exculpatory evidence”?
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Evidence that shows a defendants innocence
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Evidence that shows a defendants guilt
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Evidence used to seek the death penalty
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Question of
A subpoena is a command for a witness to appear and give testimony. What is a “subpoena duces tecum”?
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a command for a witness to produce documents
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a command for a witness to give a DNA sample
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testimony given while eating lunch with a witness
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Question of
The process by which judges and lawyers question and select a trial jury is called “voir dire”. What is the translation for this term?
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“to speak the truth”
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“justice is blind”
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“roll the dice”
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Question of
Traditionally, how many members are selected for a Federal Grand Jury?
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23
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6
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12
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Question of
Which is a more serious offense?
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felony
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misdemeanor
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Question of
Which word best describes you?
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competative
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pessimist
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arrogant
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thoughtful
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helpful
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sarcastic
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