NALA ACP Trial Practice Questions - NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal - Trial Practice Exam - NALA ACP Trial Practice Questions - NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal

Question 1

A paralegal is reviewing a federal civil complaint drafted by a junior associate. Under Rule 8(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, what three elements must a pleading that states a claim for relief contain?

A short and plain statement of the grounds for jurisdiction, a short and plain statement of the claim showing the pleader is entitled to relief, and a demand for the relief sought A jury demand, a verification, and a certificate of service A detailed recitation of every fact supporting the claim, citations to controlling authority, and a proposed order An affidavit of merit, a statement of damages exceeding $75,000, and a list of witnesses

Correct Answer:

A short and plain statement of the grounds for jurisdiction, a short and plain statement of the claim showing the pleader is entitled to relief, and a demand for the relief sought

Question 2

A defendant wants to challenge a complaint on the ground that, even if everything alleged is true, the plaintiff has not stated a legally cognizable claim. Which motion should the paralegal prepare?

A Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted A Rule 12(b)(2) motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction A Rule 56 motion for summary judgment A Rule 12(e) motion for a more definite statement

Correct Answer:

A Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted

Question 3

After being served with a summons and complaint in federal court, how many days does a defendant who has not waived service generally have to serve a responsive pleading under Rule 12(a)(1)(A)(i)?

14 days 30 days 21 days 60 days

Correct Answer:

21 days

Question 4

A paralegal is calendaring deadlines after a complaint was served. Under Rule 16(b), when must the court generally issue a scheduling order?

Within 30 days after the complaint is filed regardless of service Only after the close of discovery The earlier of 90 days after any defendant has been served or 60 days after any defendant has appeared, absent good cause for delay Within 120 days after the answer is filed

Correct Answer:

The earlier of 90 days after any defendant has been served or 60 days after any defendant has appeared, absent good cause for delay

Question 5

Which of the following is a proper function of a Rule 16 pretrial conference that a paralegal should help the attorney prepare for?

Selecting the trial jury and ruling on peremptory challenges Taking the sworn deposition testimony of the parties Simplifying the issues, obtaining stipulations and admissions, and ruling in advance on the admissibility of evidence Entering a final judgment on the merits without trial

Correct Answer:

Simplifying the issues, obtaining stipulations and admissions, and ruling in advance on the admissibility of evidence

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