The purpose of the internal legal memorandum is to:
a. Inform the attorney of only the strengths of the client's position
b. Inform the attorney of the strengths and weaknesses of the client's position
c. Inform the attorney of only the weaknesses of the client's position
d. Give only the facts of a case to the attorney
Q. 2__________ is a thoroughly researched and objectively written summation of the facts, issues, and applicable law relating to a particular legal claim.
a. A case brief
b. An appellate brief
c. An internal legal memorandum
d. A confirmation letter
Q. 3Paralegal Susan prepares a letter for her supervising attorney in which they forcefully request that the addressee pay sums due under a contract between the addressee and their client. What type of letter has paralegal Susan drafted?
a. An informative letter
b. A confirmation letter
c. An opinion letter
d. A demand letter
Q. 4Attorney Briggs dictates a letter to a client advising the client not to change the locks on the apartment of a tenant who has not tendered a rent payment in two months.
She includes a detailed analysis of the law explaining why the client
should not take this action. Attorney Briggs then signs the letter. What kind of
letter has attorney Briggs prepared?
a. An informative letter
b. A confirmation letter
c. An opinion letter
d. A demand letter
Q. 5Attorney Markham hangs up the telephone and immediately dictates a letter that contains the substance of a settlement agreement discussed on the telephone. What kind of letter has attorney Markham prepared?
a. An informative letter
b. A confirmation letter
c. An opinion letter
d. A demand letter
Q. 6Which of the following statements is true about opinion letters?
a. The function of an opinion letter is to provide information only
b. Opinion letters must be signed by attorneys
c. Opinion letters do not include an analysis of the law
d. Opinion letters are usually very short in nature
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