Examples
Sample Questions
The following examples demonstrate the style and competency framework of the Legal Aptitude Assessment (LAA).
These examples are illustrative only and are not part of the scored prototype assessment.
Legal Reading
Rule
A person commits unlawful entry if the person:
(1) enters a structure;
(2) without authorization; and
(3) with intent to commit a crime therein.
Question
Which element is NOT required under the rule?
A.Entry into a structure
B.Use of force
C.Lack of authorization
D.Intent to commit a crime
Correct Answer: B
The rule requires entry, lack of authorization, and criminal intent. It does not require the use of force.
Rule Application
Rule
A tenant must provide written notice to a landlord before asserting a breach of the warranty of habitability.
Facts
A tenant discovers severe mold and verbally informs the landlord but never provides written notice.
Question
Which fact is most significant?
A.The lease term
B.The tenant's age
C.Lack of written notice
D.The landlord's income
Correct Answer: C
The rule expressly requires written notice.
Argument Analysis
Argument
Students who score well on legal reasoning tasks may perform well in law school.
Question
Which statement most strengthens the argument?
A.Many students enjoy logic puzzles.
B.Students with strong legal reasoning scores consistently earn higher grades in legal writing courses.
C.Some law schools do not require the LSAT.
D.Law students read many books.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B directly links legal reasoning performance with law school outcomes.
Fact Relevance
Rule
A breach occurs when conditions materially affect the health or safety of a reasonable occupant.
Facts
A tenant reports mold, peeling paint, a blue mailbox, and an outdated carpet.
Question
Which fact is most legally relevant?
A.Blue mailbox
B.Outdated carpet
C.Peeling paint
D.Mold affecting respiratory health
Correct Answer: D
The rule focuses on health and safety concerns.
Professional Judgment
Scenario
A client asks a legal assistant for legal advice regarding a lawsuit.
Question
What is the most appropriate response?
A.Provide legal advice immediately.
B.Ignore the question.
C.Explain that legal advice must come from an attorney and offer to relay the question.
D.Predict the likely outcome of the case.
Correct Answer: C
Legal assistants should not provide legal advice but may facilitate communication with an attorney.
These examples are intended solely to demonstrate the LAA competency framework and question design philosophy.