Web site Questionnaire

The Pennsylvania Bar Association worked with schools on its sixth annual I Signed the Constitution program in 2004. This program kicked off at the National Constitution Center on: (Hint: Look under heading, “Mock Presidential Election for Schools.”)

August 15, 2004
Sept. 1, 2004
September 14, 2004
September 30, 2004

In comparing “Alternative Dispute Resolution” with litigation, which of the following is not an accurate observation: (Hint: Look under “Mediation” in the “Public Education” section.)

In ADR, the goal is to find a mutually acceptable resolution. In litigation, the goal is to “win” the case.
In mediation, the lawyer may advise and assist the client outside the presentation process, but the clients must present their cases to the mediator to the best of their abilities.
Mediation has a broader range of solutions to a conflict than litigation.
Resolution is likely to be found earlier in a mediated that litigated case.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has updated a series of rules of professional conduct to better serve and protect clients. These rules changes are a response to the American Bar Association's evaluation. (Hint: Look under the heading, “PA Supreme Court Approves Conduct Rule Amendments.)

Professional Standards Act.
Ethics 2000 Project.
Legal Ethics & Responsibilities Act.
Ongoing internal review process.

Under Pennsylvania Law, a person may make a Health Care Declaration (living will) who meets any of the following conditions except: (Hint: Look for Advanced Health Care Declaration under Public Education.)

be at least 21 years of age
graduated from high school
is married
has two adult witnesses to the signing

The Pennsylvania Bar Association awards special recognition to members who help “the most needy among us” to access the justice system in civil matters. In 1994, one of the winners was: (Hint: Look for Past Pro Bono Award Winners under Pro Bono News)

Joseph Sullivan ( Philadelphia)
David W. Remington ( Erie)
Richard M. Goldberg (Luzerne)
Steven V. Turner (Dauphin)

The Pennsylvania Bar Association store offers a PBA logo'd long sleeve, brushed twill shirt. The price for an XX-Large shirt is: (Hint: Look under PGA Clothing and Logo Items at the PBA Store)

$37
$40
$43
$45

The Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association has more than 7500 members. They have representation from how many geographic “zones” in the state of Pennsylvania? (Hint: Look in “How is the YLD Structured?” under the Young Lawyers Division.)

5
10
12
17

The cost for the Pennsylvania Ethics Handbook for non-members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association is: (Hint: Look under Books/Directories/Handbooks at the PBA Store)

$125.95
$134.25
$147.50
$150.00

The Fall 2003 issue of “At Issue,” the Pennsylvania Bar Association's publication from the Young Lawyers Division, opens with an article about: (Hint: Look in the “Publications” of the Young Lawyer's Division.)

Whether a beginning lawyer should consolidate his educational debt
A young lawyer's unexpected war heroism
Rules governing the release of medical records of a minor
The decline in professional courtesy in the legal profession

Under the Sunshine Act, any meeting at which a governing body or agency conducts business must be open to the public. In order to comply with the requirements of the Sunshine Act, any agency covered under the act must announce the date, time, and location of meetings through: (Hint: look in “A Reporter's Guide To The Law” for the description of the Sunshine Act)

The organization newsletter or other official communication organ one month prior to the meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting, which must be publicly available
an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation at least 24 hours prior to the call to order of the meeting
Posting of a “Notice of Meeting” at the court house (county or state) which reflects the scope of the meeting

Under the Bylaws of the PBA, local bar associations who are member organizations must adhere to the rules and recommendations of the PBA in order to remain members. (Hint: Look for Bylaw 103 under The PBA)

True
False

The term of office of members of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court is: (Hint: look in “A Reporter's Guide To The Law” for the description of the Pennsylvania Court System)

5 years
10 years
20 years
life

District courts (except those for Philadelphia) have jurisdiction in cases where the amount under dispute is not over: (Hint: look in “A Reporter's Guide To The Law” for the description of the Pennsylvania Court System)

$5,000
$8,000
$10,000
$15,000

In order to register a vehicle in the state of Pennsylvania, an individual must show “financial responsibility. This can be done by showing that you have auto insurance, or that you can pay up to what amount for personal in jury in the event of an accident?(Hint: Look for “Auto Accidents & Insurance” under “Public Education.”)

$10,00 for injuries to one person in one accident
$20,000 for injuries to more than one person in one accident
$30,000 for injuries to more than one person in one accident
$50,000 for injuries to more than one person in one accident

In order to qualify for Supplemental Security Income, a person must meet all of these conditions except: (Hint: Look under “Social Security” in the “Public Education” section.)

have an income level at or beneath that identified for eligibility
have not worked for compensation in any of the past four quarters
been living in the U.S. Legally and be a U.S. Citizen
be 65 years of age or older or blind or disabled

A person filing for bankruptcy in the state of Pennsylvania may elect to apply either the state or federal exemption standard for property that they will be allowed to keep. In general, which standard is more generous? (Hint: Look under “Bankruptcy” in the “Public Education” section.)

Pennsylvania State standards
Federal standards

If an employee has a reduction in income because of lack of work, they may be able to draw partial unemployment compensation benefits. They may qualify for full benefits provided that they earn no more than the greater of 40 percent of their weekly benefit rate or: (Hint: Look in “Unemployment Compensation” under “Public Education.”)

$6.00
$37.00
$50.00
$100.00

Which of the following is not a member benefit available through the Pennsylvania Bar Association? (Hint: Look in “Benefits and Services” under “Membership Info.”)

Office supplies at up to 30% off
Discounted pricing on automatic defibrillators for member offices
Assistance in settling disputes with other members
Assistance in developing a web-presence for member's practice
All of the above are benefits

What is the largest amount that a landlord can require as a security deposit when renting a house or apartment? (Hint: Look for “Renting a Home” under “Public Education.)
1. $100
2. $500
3. First and last months rent
In order to be considered a “large” newspaper under the rules of the Schander Print Media Awards, a paper must have a circulation greater than: (Hint: Look under “Schnader Print Media Awards” in the “ Media Center.”)

13,000
27,000
49,000
85,000

Judge Todd Seelig, the Immediate Past Chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the Pennsylvania Bar Association is married to: (Hint: Look for the Board of Governors roster on the Board of Governors page.)

Mary
Edith
Joyce
Evelyn

Individuals who are not members of the Pennsylvania Bar Association may be appointed to committees of the Association. However, according to the bylaws, they: (Hint: Read PBA bylaw 702.)

May not vote on committee matters
May vote on committee matters
May be appointed as either voting or non-voting members, determined at the time of their appointment.
May be asked, at the discretion of the committee chair, to vote on specific issues before the committee

If an individual would like to be referred to a local lawyer in Northampton county, they can call the Pennsylvania Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at: (Hint: Look in “Lawyer Referral Service” under “The PBA”)

(610) 429-1500
(610) 566-6625
(610) 433-7094
(610) 258-6333

The school-based Project Peace is intended to help school children: (Hint: Follow the link in the press release [ Media Center] for August 28, 2003)

Find help in dealing with the issued of domestic violence.
Learn to deal with confrontation and violence on the school grounds.
Resolve stress related to news of violence and wars they encounter on the news.
Address sports related aggression issues.