Edward Snowden is a former CIA employee and government contractor who copied and leaked thousands of classified documents and other information about the NSA to journalists in 2013. He is a very polarizing figure. Some argue that he has violated the law and should be held accountable. Others argue that though he violated the law, […]

U.S. Senator Al Franken says that “[o]ur laws need to reflect the evolution of technology and the changing expectations of American society. This is why the Constitution is often called a ‘living’ document.”   U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia said, “That’s the argument of flexibility and it goes something like this: The Constitution is […]

Many states require members of a certain profession or class of people to report instances of suspected child abuse. They call these people “mandatory reporters” and they are often the first contact in an investigation into a child abuse case. The law regarding mandatory reporters varies widely between states. Locate the laws for your state […]

Discuss the importance of legal research and writing. How often do you think you will use the legal research and writing skills that you have recently developed? Share your learning experience regarding legal research and writing throughout your degree program. How have your skills improved? What areas still need some work? How do you think […]

Research a few career opportunities that might interest you when you finish your degree. Explain why they interest you and the considerations that are important to you when selecting a career direction. Discuss practical methods for obtaining a lucrative career in the legal field. What steps have you taken to secure a desired employment position? […]

Your final resume and cover letter should include recommended changes from the career specialist who reviewed them. Leave on track changes in Word so your instructor can clearly see the edits you have made.   NOTE: This Assignment is graded based on completion. You will received a pass/fail grade based on submitting BOTH your resume […]

Jendall Kenner came into our office today to ask for representation on a recent burglary charge. Jendall says that last month, a friend called him sometime in the afternoon and invited him to a party that night at 128 Oakland Street. He knows now that he mistakenly wrote the address as 182 Oakland Street. He […]

Use Westlaw to research Vance v. Ball State Univ., 133 S.Ct. 2434 (2013). Write a 1-page, single-spaced, case brief of this case. Write a brief explanation (no longer than 1 page) of how the case could affect civil litigation between employees and employers. Be sure to perform some research that supports your conclusions.   Required […]

Client interviews are an important part of a legal practice. Interviewing clients may be part of your daily activities in a busy law office, so it is important to understand the interviewing process. One of the best ways to learn about interviewing clients is by interviewing someone who regularly interviews clients in order to discover […]

Republic Magazine states that “[t]here is nothing novel about the principle and practice of jury nullification, which dictates that citizen juries have the right and authority to rule both on the facts of a case, and the validity of a given law.” However, jury nullification remains a controversial topic in American jurisprudence.   For this […]