A nonlawyer who provides legal services directly to the public without being under the supervision of an attorney. Absent a statute allowing this activity, it constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.

• A. Legal Technician
• B. Paralegal
• C. Freelance Paralegal
• D. Lay advocate

Answer: (A)

The core idea is unauthorized practice of law: a nonlawyer who provides legal services directly to the public without attorney supervision is generally engaging in UPL unless a statute and rules authorize that role. A legal technician is the term used for someone who, without being a lawyer, offers certain legal services directly to clients under a statutory framework. This matches the scenario of performing legal tasks for the public without attorney oversight, which is only allowed where law permits it; otherwise it’s unlawful. Paralegals, including freelance ones, typically work under the supervision of a licensed attorney and do not provide independent legal services to the public. Lay advocates might offer some legal assistance or representation, but the designation is less standardized and not as precise for this description.