Asked by Ashley Aquino on May 12, 2024

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Which of the following directly regulate paralegals?

A) Professional paralegal organizations
B) The American Bar Association (ABA)
C) State bar associations
D) None of these choices is correct.

Directly Regulate

The act of controlling or managing activities, processes, or entities straightforwardly through rules or laws without intermediaries.

Paralegal Organizations

Professional associations that support the development, education, and networking of paralegals/legal assistants, often providing resources and advocacy for the profession.

ABA

The American Bar Association, a professional organization for lawyers in the United States that sets academic and ethical standards for the legal profession.

  • Identify the distinctions between direct and indirect rules applicable to the legal sector.
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Hitomi Nakajima 'student'May 18, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Paralegals are not directly regulated by any of these entities. While professional organizations and the ABA provide guidelines and standards, they do not have regulatory authority over paralegals. State bar associations regulate attorneys, not paralegals directly.