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From law offices to government agencies,
legal environments require staff that can perform traditional clerical
tasks such as typing and audio transcription using documents relevant
to the law. Clerical staff should also be familiar with legal
terminology, spelling and specialized legal software. |
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Test Name |
# of Items |
Description |
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Legal Terminology |
45 |
This test measures a candidate's ability to
understand and apply advanced legal terminology, with questions
covering corporate structures and processes, Latin phrases and
terms commonly used in legal environments, contract terms and
sections, and trial procedures.
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General Legal Concepts |
45 |
This test measures a candidate's general knowledge
of administrative law, legal foundations, jurisdiction, types of
law and legal practice, government and governmental regulations,
charges and complaints, major legal cases, court structures, court
orders and warrants, issues of representation, agencies and
administrative bodies, constitutional law, trial procedures and
phases, and other general legal principles.
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Legal Documents |
45 |
This test assesses the ability to apply legal
document production standards, as well as recognize business
organization documents, legal consent and capacity issues,
contracts and commercial transaction documents, statements, oaths,
affirmations, probate and estate documents.
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Legal Research |
45 |
This test measures the ability to recognize and
use all types of legal documents, including standard legal
references, legal publications and periodicals and legal briefs.
The test also assesses understanding of legal foundations and
principles, legal authority, research methods, , administrative
procedures, statutes and regulations, case citation and citation
tools, and online research tools.
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Litigation |
45 |
This test focuses on litigation
terminology and procedures, including liability, jurisdiction
issues, evidence and testimony, trial procedures, court orders and
verdicts, alternative dispute resolution methods, litigation
preparation, work product, appellate process, causes of action,
motions, and filing procedures. |
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Commercial Law |
40 |
This test examines knowledge of contracts,
business torts, negligence and due diligence, bankruptcy,
intellectual property, codes and regulations, business
organization, consumer protection, fraud and general property
rights.
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Criminal Law |
45 |
This test assesses knowledge of felonies and
misdemeanors, legal defenses, police procedures, evidence and
warrants, civil rights, law enforcement and jurisdiction.
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Labor Law |
45 |
This test focuses on employer-employee
relationships, including safety and work conditions, sexual
harassment issues, wages and benefits, alternative dispute
resolution, employee classification, workplace discrimination,
hiring and screening, unions and collective bargaining, and
employee privacy.
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Legal Assistant |
45 |
This test measures a job candidate's ability to
work as a legal assistant, with an emphasis on the research and
preparation of legal documents and other resources. Topics covered
include legal terminology, research and document preparation, and
fundamentals of general law and litigation.
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Legal Assistant (Advanced) |
45 |
This test measures advanced skills related to
working as a legal assistant. Topics covered include legal
terminology, research and document preparation, the fundamentals
of general and commercial law, and principles related to
litigation and court procedures.
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Medical Law |
50 |
This test measure knowledge of medical records,
patient privacy and confidentiality, HIPAA, payment and credit
procedures, drug administration and control, medical negligence
and malpractice, standards of care, standards of practice,
government regulations and licensing, advanced directives,
consent, safety and work conditions.
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Paralegal |
55 |
This test measures a job candidate's ability to
understand the legal principles and procedures required when
working in a paralegal position. Topics covered include legal
research and document preparation; fundamentals of general,
commercial and criminal law; the basics of litigation and other
subjects an employee may encounter when working as a paralegal.
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Paralegal (Advanced) |
55 |
This test assesses subjects on the legal
principles and procedures required when working as a paralegal,
especially in environments where a paralegal is working on cases
that may end up in court. Topics covered include researching and
preparing legal documents; general, commercial and criminal law;
litigation and court procedures.
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Property Law |
45 |
This test focuses on landlord-tenant relations,
real estate, real estate finance, land use and rights of way,
probate and estates, general property concepts, property and
negligence, personal property, intellectual property, and property
divisions.
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Transcription
(audio) - Legal |
5 minutes |
Examinees type a
legal document that is read aloud. |
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Typing Test -
Legal |
5 minutes |
Tests typing speed
and error rate while copying a text specific to legal
environments. |
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Shorthand (audio)
- Legal |
5 minutes + typing |
Examinees transcribe
into shorthand a legal document that is read aloud, then type the
document from their shorthand notes into the computer for
automatic grading. |
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Read Response
(audio) - Legal |
5 minutes + reading |
Using pen and paper,
examinees transcribe audio text into shorthand. Examinees then
type their own shorthand notes into the space provided on the
testing computer. |
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Spelling - Legal |
20 |
Examinees select the
correct spelling of words specific to legal environments. |
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Vocabulary -
Legal |
20 |
Examinees select the
correct meaning of words specific legal environments. |
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