The beginning of a law suit is an important document because it sets the claims being made by a Plaintiff and calls for a defendant to raise any defenses. The Complaint and the Answer are the documents used in both federal and state courts. The Complaint needs to employ the facts and the law, element…

The Complaint is an important part of the law suit because if it is done correctly, the rules of the court will be followed and the ethical rules will also be met. The facts must be identified and the law must also be in the Complaint in individual and separate paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain…

Sarah’s attorney asks her to research whistleblowing. She is in a rush and Googles it, whereupon she finds a lawyer’s blog from another state that discusses this issue. Sarah brings the attorney this blog to help her understand the law. Did Sarah approach this the right way? Explain. What should she have done? Now, you…

1. Compare the juvenile justice system to the adult justice system, highlighting at least 3 key differences and 3 similarities. 2. Explore 3 alternative approaches to juvenile detention centers, considering their effectiveness and potential benefits.   3. Examine the dynamics of teen involvement in gangs, considering the factors that attract individuals, potential incentives for joining,…

Important information for the working paralegal to have nearby is referencing data on any and all courts pertinent to one’s jurisdiction and/or legal specialty. At the very least, one should have the contact information and clerk of court’s name handy for the local city/county court, as well as the appropriate federal and state district courts.…

Discussion Question 2: Liability for Pitching Machine Malfunction   The following discussion question touches on vicarious liability, as well as strict liability and product liability.   Lisa and Renee are at a batting cage practicing for their upcoming softball tournament. The pitching machine allows the batter to set the speed of the pitch anywhere from…

Summary Judgment Response Research Assignment Attorneys often ask paralegals to research state and local court rules. This exercise provides an opportunity for you to research a specific topic within your jurisdiction.   Your firm has asked you to research how much time a party has to respond to a motion for summary judgment in state…

Along with composing court documents, a paralegal’s legal writing skills come into play in drafting other legal documents, whether as part of client or internal communication. In this exercise, you’ll be researching and drafting a solicitation letter in line with your state’s laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation. Be sure to research your jurisdiction’s stance…

Another setting in which a paralegal’s legal writing skills come into play is in the drafting of legal documents for the pretrial phase of discovery. In this exercise, you’ll be drafting both written interrogatories and requests for admissions to be served on the defendant and opposing counsel. Most court rules limit the number of questions…

Week 2, Midweek Assignment: Time and Billing ExerciseOne of the most frequent tasks you will have as a paralegal, apart from drafting legal documents for clients and court, is preparing cost tickets and bills—after all, that is how most firms make money and how your salary is paid! Every office has its own procedure for…