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1. Title: Preparing Initiating Case Documents
   Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of the assignment is for students to showcase their ability to prepare case initiating documents, including a complaint for civil cases and motion to dismiss a case for a criminal case.
   Course Competency: Create tailored documents for legal professionals in various areas of law. (TS – Communication)
   Instructions:Content:
   • The firm has a new client. Your supervising attorney has decided to represent the client and would like for you to prepare the necessary case initiating documents.
   • CIVIL TRACK: You will be preparing a complaint for the client, using this template:

   Week-2-CIVIL-Sample-Complaint-Template-for-Course-Project.doc

   • And the following facts:
   • Mr. Bouden was recently on his way into Mary’s Muffin Shop to purchase a dozen muffins and other pastries to take into the office for his staff to enjoy. Mary Schutt, the proprietor, was cleaning the front of the building and lobby, as it was a particularly slow morning. She had just washed the floor with a new floor polish meant to make floors “really shine,” but she did not read the label. The instructions cleared state that the product should fully dry before being walked upon. Upon entering the lobby, Mr. Bouden slipped on the floor, fell, and heard an audible “pop.” Mr. Bouden was in an incredible amount of pain and was taken to the emergency room. Doctors announced that he had torn some ligaments in his leg which would require surgery, and had a broken bone as well. Mary denies that she is responsible and says that he should have “watched where he was going.”
   • Mr. Bouden lives at 3289 Wells Ave, Springfield, IL 37837
   • Mary’s Shop is located at 78 Alabaster Dr, Springfield, IL 37837. The case will be filed in the Springfield, Illinois District Court.
     

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     1. Title: Preparing Discovery Requests
        Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this project is for the students to showcase their ability to craft discovery documents in either a civil or criminal case.
        Course Competency: Create tailored documents for legal professionals in various areas of law. (TS – Communication)
        Instructions:Content:

        • Your supervising attorney has decided to move quickly on discovery when filing the initiating documents for this case. Therefore, you will need to prepare the appropriate discovery documents.
        • CIVIL TRACK: You will be preparing a set of 10 interrogatories and 10 requests for production of documents to be sent to opposing counsel. You should use the template located here:

        Interrogatories Template

        • And the following facts:
        • Mr. Bouden was recently on his way into Mary’s Muffin Shop to purchase a dozen muffins and other pastries to take into the office for his staff to enjoy. Mary Schutt, the proprietor, was cleaning the front of the building and lobby, as it was a particularly slow morning. She had just washed the floor with a new floor polish meant to make floors “really shine,” but she did not read the label. The instructions cleared state that the product should fully dry before being walked upon. Upon entering the lobby, Mr. Bouden slipped on the floor, fell, and heard an audible “pop.” Mr. Bouden was in an incredible amount of pain and was taken to the emergency room. Doctors announced that he had torn some ligaments in his leg which would require surgery, and had a broken bone as well. Mary denies that she is responsible and says that he should have “watched where he was going.”
        • Mary has not secured counsel yet, so the requests should be sent to her at 78 Alabaster Dr, Springfield, IL 37837.
          

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          1. Title: Develop Litigation Support System
             Purpose of Assignment: The purpose of this assignment is to explain a proper litigation support system, and weigh the pros and cons of various support software.
             Course Competency: Complete file management using office procedures and emerging technologies to maintain structure and continuity. (TS- Digital Fluency)
             Instructions:Content:

             • Your supervising attorney is concerned about growing eDiscovery in the practice of law and would like to utilize new electronic litigation support systems as opposed to the current manual system the firm uses. Research different litigation support systems for law offices and identify in a written memorandum to the attorney the following:
             • Explain the purpose of litigation support systems
             • Explain manual litigation support systems and their flaws
             • Explain the pros and cons of three different electronic litigation support system brands
             • Provide your recommendation of the best system, and why you chose that particular system

             Format:

             • Your memo should be 2-3 pages in length, with at least 3 references formatted according to Bluebook standards. For writing assistance, consider using Grammarly or submitting your written assignment to the Online Writing Lab prior to submitting your assignment.
             • Your memo should contain the following sections:
             • Heading or Caption
             • Facts
             • Issue(s) Presented
             • Answer to Issue
             • Reasoning or Discussion
             • Conclusion

             Resources:

             • Memo FAQ
             • Microsoft Word
               

               Paralegal Certification Requirements

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               1. Title: Paralegal Certification Requirements
                  Purpose of Assignment: This assignment will allow the students to explain paralegal certification requirements, benefits, and exam requirements.
                  Instructions:Content:

                  • The law firm is growing your supervising attorney is interested in learning more about paralegal certification, as well as potentially requiring certification for all future paralegals. Research paralegal certification requirements in your home state. Then, draft a memorandum to your supervising attorney detailing the certification requirements in your state, the benefits of being certified, and the exam requirements.

                  Format:

                  • Your memo should be 2 pages in length. For writing assistance, consider using Grammarly or submitting your written assignment to the Online Writing Lab prior to submitting your assignment.
                  • Your memo should contain the following sections:
                  • Heading or Caption
                  • Facts
                  • Issue(s) Presented
                  • Answer to Issue
                  • Reasoning or Discussion
                  • Conclusion

                  Resources:

                  • Microsoft Word
                  • Memo FAQ
                  • NALA FAQ