Introduction
to Paralegal
Studies
Chapter
6
Chapter 6 focuses on the court systems and case law. It deals with the concept of jurisdiction which is and important aspect of law. An increasingly significant feature of the American legal system is Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR). In this chapter the student focuses on the types and use of ADR in our legal system, as well as, the paralegal's role in ADR. Please take time with this chapter. The material is important for the remaining courses you will take in the program.
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Requirements
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| Read: | Chapter 6, pages 177
- 211. Do not emphasize pages 186 - 188 concerning the State Court System. Read it for an overview but we will cover the Maryland Court System. |
| Review: | Key Terms and Concepts, page 204. |
| Know: | Chapter Summary, pages 205 - 207. |
| Not Required: | Jurisdiction in Cyberspace,
pages 181-182. State Court Systems, pages 185 - 188. Know "State Court Systems and the Paralegal", page 188. |
| Use: |
Chapter 6
Review Sheet Other Review Sheets Maryland Court System ADR PowerPoint Chapter 6 |
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Assignment
#1 |
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| Complete: | Practice Questions and Assignments #1, 2,3,4,5, 6,7, 9, and 10 pages 208 - 209. Answer the questions that relate to state law based on Maryland. |
| Format: | Write a separate paragraph fully explaining the answer to each question. Make sure you do not plagiarize. Quote when you use someone else's words. If you use the Maryland Code please try to cite the section you used properly. |
| Insert: | The answers into both the Federal Court System and Maryland Court System sections of your Paralegal Reference Manual. |
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Assignment #2 |
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| Complete: | The Maryland Court System assignment. |
| Insert: | The answer into the Maryland Court System section of your Paralegal Reference Manual. |
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Assignment #3 |
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| Complete: | Practice Questions and Assignments #13 on page 209. |
| Format: | Write a separate brief paragraph explaining the answer to each question. Make sure you do not plagiarize. Quote when you use someone else's words. |
| Insert: | The answer into the ADR section of your Paralegal Reference Manual. |
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Assignment #4 |
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| Complete: | The ADR assignment. |
| Insert: | The answer into the ADR section of your Paralegal Reference Manual. |
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Quiz |
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| Take: | Chapter Quiz (20 questions) |
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Delivery Instructions |
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| Send:
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a copy of all work completed in this chapter (including the extra credit) to the instructor upon completion of Module 2. Interactive students will turn in the work on a weekly basis. All work must be received prior to the deadline listed in the Syllabus schedule and must be delivered based on the instructions listed in the Syllabus (Work Delivery Instructions.) |
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Extra
Credit |
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| Complete: | Questions for
Critical Analysis #3, page 209. |
| Insert: | Write a memorandum summarizing the information you retrieved and place it in the Federal Constitution section of the Paralegal Reference Manual. |
| Complete: | Using Internet
Resources #1, page 210. |
| Insert: | Write a memorandum summarizing the information you retrieved and place it in the ADR section of the Paralegal Reference Manual. |
| Send: | A copy of all work completed in this chapter (including the extra credit) to the instructor upon completion of Module 1. Interactive students will turn in the work on a weekly basis. All work must be received prior to the deadline listed in the Syllabus schedule and must be delivered based on the instructions listed in the Syllabus (Work Delivery Instructions.) |
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