Question

answer these questions before moving on to the analyze the text section on the following page.

1. according to the authors argument, which word best describes the impact of automation on future employment?

a insignificant
b transformative
c limited
d devastating

1. this question has two parts. first, answer part a. then, answer part b.

part a
what topic does the author discuss in paragraphs 3 - 4?
a the difference between the work of lawyers and paralegals
b why new training requirements for lawyers and paralegals are necessary
c how automation has affected one aspect of the legal profession
d the minor impact automation has had on the legal profession
part b
select two ways that best explain how the author develops the topic from part a.
a he explains how legal firms started using computers.
b he gives statistics about the accuracy of automation compared to lawyers and paralegals.
c he includes the results of a study that suggests that the entire labor force grew as automation was introduced.
d he argues that “discovery” is an ineffective legal technique.
e he explains why automation makes the “discovery” process less expensive and more efficient.

Explanation:

1. For question 1, automation is often seen as having a significant and far - reaching impact on employment, which is best described as transformative.
2. For Part A of question 2, paragraphs 3 - 4 likely discuss how automation has affected one aspect of the legal profession.
3. For Part B of question 2, explaining how law firms started using computers and why automation makes the "discovery" process less expensive and more efficient are ways to develop the topic of automation's impact on the legal profession.

Answer:

1. B. transformative
2. Part A: C. how automation has affected one aspect of the legal profession

Part B: A. He explains how legal firms started using computers., E. He explains why automation makes the "discovery" process less expensive and more efficient.