In California, an Independent Paralegal Not Working Under the Supervision

question 51

Multiple Choice

In California, an independent paralegal not working under the supervision of a lawyer

• A) can call him- or herself a paralegal.
• B) cannot call him- or herself a paralegal.
• C) must pay dues to use the title of paralegal.
• D) None of these choices is correct.

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