by alex
Considering a career in law can be both exciting and challenging. This quiz will test your knowledge about the legal profession, the demands of law school, and the skills required to succeed as a lawyer. By the end, you’ll have a better sense of whether law school is the right path for you. Let’s get started and see if you have what it takes to thrive in the world of law!
Questions Overview
1. What is the primary role of a lawyer?
To represent clients in legal matters
To enforce laws
To create laws
To manage court proceedings
2. Which standardized test is typically required for admission to law school in the United States?
MCAT
LSAT
GMAT
GRE
3. What is the term for a written statement submitted in a legal proceeding?
Affidavit
Deposition
Interrogatory
Brief
4. Which of the following is a common area of specialization for lawyers?
Corporate Law
Marine Biology
Astrophysics
Botany
5. What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
District Court
Circuit Court
6. What is the term for the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to precedent?
Stare decisis
Habeas corpus
Amicus curiae
Res judicata
7. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial?
First Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
8. In which year was the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education decided?
1954
1964
1974
1984
9. What is the term for a lawyer’s written argument submitted to a court?
Brief
Motion
Plea
Writ
10. Which legal document formally initiates a lawsuit?
Complaint
Summons
Subpoena
Affidavit
