Chapter 1 focuses on the various definitions of a paralegal, professional organizations, the type of work a paralegal may perform and most importantly the skills and abilities needed to become a successful paralegal.  Paralegal students will not learn this material in subsequent classes.  
Requirements Extra Credit

 

Requirements
 Must be completed by the time specified in the
Online Schedule.  
Read: Chapter 1.
Read: Chapter 18 Legal Analysis and Writing
"The Importance of Good Writing Skills,"
pages 673 - 681.
Read: Chapter 18 Legal Analysis and Writing
"General Legal Correspondence,"
pages 683 - 689.
Review: Key Terms and Concepts, page 19.
Know: Chapter Summary, pages 19 -20.
Use: Chapter 1 Review Sheet
 PowerPoint Chapters 1 and 2

Assignments
Click the Assignment button on the  jump list to the left for the number of potential points assigned to each assignment. 
First Assignment

  • Set up your Paralegal Reference Manual.

  • You need not send me anything related to the manual at this time.

  • I will be collecting it at the end of the semester.

  • Click below for specific instructions on how to set up the manual.
     Paralegal Reference Manual
Second Assignment

  • Create an imaginary law firm, including letterhead paper, that you will work for throughout the semester.

  • All correspondence (unless otherwise noted) will be created with you as the paralegal.

  • You will also need to create a supervising attorney and imaginary clients, as needed.

  • When writing a letter use the reference line (RE:) to indicate the subject and the assignment you are completing.

  • Sign your name as Legal Assistant where appropriate.

  • If it is appropriate to sign the attorney's name instead of the Legal Assistant, place your name in the cc: line along with other appropriate names to be copied.

  • Send a copy of the letterhead to Professor Mallick upon completion of Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus.

Third Assignment
Complete:    Practice Questions and Assignments
#1, page 21.
In addition to the information found in your text, you must use the Internet to locate the material and include Web addresses in the Professional Contact Information Sheet.
Additional Requirements:
American Bar Association
Anne Arundel County Bar Association
Prince George's County Bar Association
Howard County Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
*Regional and Local Paralegal Associations include District of Columbia
Prepare: A Professional Contact Information Sheet containing the information required in the text.
What is a Professional Contact Information Sheet? Click here. 
Insert: Answer and supporting material into the Professional Information section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.
Send: A copy of the Professional Contact Information Sheet to Professor Mallick upon completion of Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus.
Chapter Quizzes
Click the Quizzes button on the  jump list to the left for the number of potential points assigned to each quiz. 
Take: LGS111 Practice Quiz in WebCT
You may take this quiz as many times as you wish.  It will not be counted as part of you grade. It is simply to allow you an opportunity to get a feel for online testing.
Chapter Quiz (10 questions)

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Extra Credit
 Must be completed by the time specified in the
Online Schedule. 

Extra Credit Assignment #1
Complete: Questions for Critical Analysis #1, page 22.
Write: An Informative Letter (page 687) containing the information requested in Questions for Critical Analysis #1, page 22.
Insert: Letter into the Professional Information section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.
Send: A copy of the letter to Professor Mallick upon completion of  Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus.
Extra Credit Assignment #2
Visit: NALA and NFPA websites.
Complete:  Using Internet Resources #2, page 22 and #3, page 22.  
Write: An Informative Letter (page 687) containing the information requested in Using Internet Resources #2, page 22.
Write: An Informative Letter (page 687) containing the information requested in Using Internet Resources #3, page 22.
Insert: Letters and supporting information into the Professional Information section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.
Send: A copy of the letters to Professor Mallick upon completion of Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus.
Extra Credit Assignment #3
Complete: Using Internet Resources (NALA and NFPA)
#1, page 22 or #4, page 23.  
Write: An Informative Letter (page 687) containing the information requested in Using Internet Resources (NALA and NFPA) #1, page 22 or #4, page 23.  
Insert: Letter and supporting documentation into the Professional Information section of the Paralegal Reference Manual.
Send: A copy of the letter to Professor Mallick upon completion of Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus.

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