Introduction
to Paralegal
Studies
Chapter
3
Chapter 3 is a critical chapter for any student aspiring to become a paralegal. In light of many current events, ethics has taken its place in the spotlight. It is extremely important for a paralegal to recognize and understand the legal and ethical ramifications of his/her behavior. A student who decides to continue in the program will take a 3 credit paralegal course LGS210 Legal Ethics. In that course the student will study in detail his/her ethical responsibilities. This chapter will provide a very brief but important over view of the ethical responsibilities of a paralegal.
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Requirements |
| Read: | Chapter 3. |
| Review: | Key Terms and Concepts, page 102. |
| Know: | Chapter Summary, pages 102 - 104. |
| Use: | Chapter 3
Review Sheet PowerPoint Chapter 3 |
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Assignment #1 |
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| Complete: | Using Internet Resources #3 (http://www.findlaw.com), page 108. |
| Write: | A thorough Informal Memorandum to your
supervising attorney regarding the information requested. What is an Informal Memo? Click here. |
| Insert: | The memorandum containing the information into the Ethics section of the Paralegal Reference Manual. |
| Send: | A copy of the memorandum to Professor Mallick upon completion of Module 1. Follow the work delivery instructions on the syllabus. |
| Assignment #2 | |
| Complete: | Click on the highlighted title to view the
assignment. Maryland Regulation and Ethics Assignment Here is a case on the unauthorized practice of law. If you would like to see how it is defined. Later, this case will return in the class and you will be asked to brief it for extra credit. You might want to get a head start by reading it now. Ginn v. Farley, 43 Md.App. 229, 403 A.2d 858 (1979). |
| Write: | An Informative Letter (page 687) discussing your findings. |
| Insert: | The Informative Letter in the Ethics 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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| Take: | Chapter Quiz (10 questions) |
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Extra
Credit |
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| Complete: | Using Internet
Resources #1, page 107 NFPA |
| Insert: | Write an informal
memorandum summarizing the information you retrieved, place it and
the supporting documentation into the Ethics section of the
Paralegal Reference Manual. What is an Informal Memorandum? Click here. |
| 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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