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Defining Paralegalism

"Person qualified through training, education, or work experience, who is regularly employed or retained by a lawyer, law office or governmental agency, or other entity in a capacity or function which involves the performance (under the ultimate direction or supervision of an attorney) of specifically delegated substantive legal work..."

Name eight things that paralegals may do.

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List the main duties of a paralegal the prohibited acts.

Main Duty	Prohibited Act See pages 91- 95 "Unauthorized Practice of Law

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Name the following organizations:

	Full Name	Purpose of Organization
NALA
NFPA
AAfPE
ABA
MBA	Maryland Bar Association	See website

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What role does AAfPE play in the paralegal profession?

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What role does the ABA play in the paralegal profession?

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What is the difference between certification and regulation?

Certification

Regulation

Indirect Pages 84-91

Direct Pages 99-100

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What types of certifications may a paralegal obtain?

Who issues them?

What are they called?

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What is the difference between accreditation and approval?

Accreditation

Approval

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Name five skills that a paralegal must have.

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Name five personal attributes that are necessary for a paralegal.

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