NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

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What privilege should Attorney Smith claim to refuse testifying about Mr. Roberts' confidential information in a subsequent case?

The duty to supervise
The work product doctrine
The attorney-client privilege
The duty of competence

The correct answer is: The attorney-client privilege

The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and their client, and prevents the attorney from being compelled to testify about these communications in court. This privilege extends beyond the duration of the case and applies even in subsequent cases. Option A is incorrect because the duty to supervise pertains to an attorney's responsibility to ensure the work of their subordinates is adequate, and is not relevant to this context. Option B is incorrect because the work product doctrine applies to materials prepared by an attorney during the course of their work, and does not pertain to testimony in court. Option D is incorrect because the duty of competence refers to an attorney's obligation to provide competent legal representation, and is not relevant to testifying in court about confidential information.