Which of the following statements describing the required actions of a paralegal
Which of the following statements describing the required actions of a paralegal when after commencing a retainer they discover they lack the competence to complete the legal task is FALSE?
(a) The paralegal shall immediately surrender their paralegal license to the Law Society
(b) The paralegal shall obtain the client’s consent for the paralegal to become competent without undue delay, risk or expense to the client
(c) The paralegal shall obtain the client’s consent to retain, consult or collaborate with another licensee who is competent and licensed to perform that task
(d) The paralegal shall decline to act
(e) Authority: Text p. 111; Paralegal Rules of Practice Rule 3.01(3)
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