Paralega Studies

Due Date

Monday, October 30, 2017 9:00 AM

Points Possible

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Assignment 1: Avoiding Unauthorized Practice of Law

Due Week 4 and worth 200 points

It is widely known that utilizing paralegals is a frequent concern for practicing attorneys, especially when a paralegal’s actions may leave them performing tasks (e.g., advising on legal rights, negotiation or settlement, management of a law practice, etc.) which could result in the unauthorized practice of law. Per the American Bar Association, one must possess a law license in order to perform such tasks.

Write a five to six (5-6) page paper in which you:

1. Determine three (3) most important characteristics of an effective paralegal. Justify your response.

2. Develop at least three (3) general guidelines for conducting legal research that a new paralegal should follow on in order to ensure that the attorney for whom the paralegal works is referencing valid laws within his / her legal documents.

3. Propose two (2) strategies that a paralegal could take in order to avoid the unauthorized practice of law. Provide a rationale to support your response.

4. Compare and contrast the key differences between the activities of paralegals versus those of attorneys in preparing a case for trial.

5. Use at least two (2) quality references. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not quality as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

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