GENERAL ASSESSMENT

1. What is one of the primary objectives of the Legal Research Mentorship program?

• A) Teaching students how to become lawyers
  

• B) Unveiling the secrets of legal research
  

• C) Providing free legal services
  

• D) Preparing students for court trials

2. Which of the following is NOT a recommended online platform for legal research?

• A) ResearchGate
  

• B) Academia
  

• C) Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
  

• D) Wikipedia

3. What is skimming in legal research?

• A) Reading every word in a document carefully
  

• B) Quickly identifying key information from materials
  

• C) Memorizing entire legal texts
  

• D) Skipping entire sections of a document

4. How can a researcher effectively use keywords for online legal research?

• A) By using long, complex sentences
  

• B) By including prominent words that communicate the search intent
  

• C) By searching for only one keyword at a time
  

• D) By avoiding the use of specific legal terms

5. Which of the following is NOT a rule for choosing a law project topic?

• A) It should be simple and clear
  

• B) It must not exceed 20 words
  

• C) It should start with words like "What?" or "Why?"
  

• D) It must not be too wide in scope

6. What does the "Statement of the Problem" in a legal research project address?

• A) The researcher's personal opinion
  

• B) The solutions to existing legal issues
  

• C) The problems the study intends to solve
  

• D) A summary of previous research

7. What is the fundamental purpose of a legal brief in appellate litigation?

• A) To summarize the entire trial proceedings for the appellate court
  

• B) To argue the legal positions of a party based on statutes and precedents
  

• C) To present witness testimonies and factual evidence
  

• D) To provide an emotional appeal to the appellate judges

8.In Amadi v. Essien (1994) 7 NWLR (Pt. 354) 91, what was emphasized regarding the factual narrative in a brief?

• A) The brief should include a detailed history of the dispute
  

• B) The brief should focus only on legally germane facts
  

• C) The brief should prioritize persuasive storytelling over legal arguments
  

• D) The brief should present facts chronologically in a narrative form

9.According to the Supreme Court’s procedural framework, which of the following is NOT an originating process?

• A) Writ of summons
  

• B) Notice of appeal
  

• C) Interlocutory motion
  

• D) Originating summons

10.Which of the following best describes the doctrinal function of legal brief writing?

• A) It serves as a persuasive document presenting legal issues and supporting authorities
  

• B) It functions as a factual document containing witness testimonies and affidavits
  

• C) It is an administrative document summarizing procedural compliance
  

• D) It is primarily a transcript of trial court proceedings