CA LPC Juris case studies
CA LPC Juris · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The California LPC Jurisprudence Examination is a multiple-choice assessment of the legal knowledge and professional-conduct standards expected of licensed paralegals and legal practitioners in California. It tests whether a candidate can apply working knowledge of attorney regulation, civil litigation practice, substantive contract, tort and remedies doctrine, criminal procedure, evidence, business associations and real property, and the ethical framework that governs nonlawyer practice. The CA LPC Juris case studies are 5 cases and about 1,924 words.
1The Vanishing Expert and the Trial Date
Attorney Ruiz represents plaintiff Marta in a personal-injury suit. Trial is set for March 3, 90 days away.
406 words, about 2 min2The Settlement Offer With a Hidden Lien
Defense counsel sends plaintiff's lawyer, Chen, a written offer: " 40,000 to settle all claims, inclusive of all liens." Chen's client, a cyclist, incurred 22,000 in emergency-room charges; the hospital has asserted a statutory lien. Chen knows the lien exists but the offer is silent on whether the $40,000 is net to the client or subject to the lien.
348 words, about 2 min3The Missing Clause and the Course of Dealing
Buyer and Seller signed a one-page purchase agreement for 5,000 widgets at $10 each, delivery "by June 1." The writing is silent on late-delivery remedies, inspection, and risk of loss. Over two prior years, the parties completed eight similar orders; in each, Seller shipped within three days of the deadline when asked, and Buyer accepted late shipments without objection while noting "we'll need these fast next time." This year Seller ships on June 20.
405 words, about 2 min4The Traffic Stop and the Locked Glovebox
Officer Diaz stops a car for a burned-out taillight. The driver, Webb, is nervous and cannot produce registration.
381 words, about 2 min5The Silent Partner and the Conflicted Vote
Three members of an LLC-Ava (40%), Ben (35%), and Cal (25%)-operate a bakery. The operating agreement requires "majority approval of members" for expenditures over 50,000 and is silent on conflicts.
384 words, about 2 min