Writing Question

• Read Chapter 11 of Best Introduction to Legal Research and Writing (the textbook)
• Perform conflicts check to ensure that we can take Mr. Brewster on as a client. Add a note to the working file that this has been completed. How to Perform a Conflicts Check Links to an external site.
• Activity: Edit Legal Memo to include Mr. Brewster’s information with new citations to Florida law. (Citations, Legal Research and Writing)

Since the conflicts check returned no negative findings, send a client engagement letter and retainer agreement. Make sure he signs the agreement and pays the initial retainer. Place these in the working file.

1. Activity 1: Draft Legal memo w/Client Facts
2. Activity 2: draft client letter (client engagment letter the retainer agreenment should be enclosed)
3. Activity 3: Download an atty retainer agreement (In class)

Since legal research is required, you must attach a research history and billable hours form. Billable Hours Chart -Blank.xlsxDownload Billable Hours Chart -Blank.xlsx

Upload the following

1.Memo w/Client information

2. Client Engagment Letter

3. Retainer Agreement

4. Conflicts check results

sample memorandum (1).pdfDownload sample memorandum (1).pdf

LW divorce hypo (002).pdfDownload LW divorce hypo (002).pdf

sample memorandum (1)-1.docxDownload sample memorandum (1)-1.docx

Exhibit List (Table of Contents) for Client folder

• Conflicts check results.
• Memo w/Mr. Brewster's facts
• Retainer Agreement
• Lesson 4 documents
• Lesson 5
  1. Letter
  2. Downloaded documentation.
• Lesson 6
  1. Letter
  2. Downloaded documentation.
• Non-Probative Doc
  1. LR assessments
  2. Legal memo edit
  3. Florida Edits
  4. Research Histories
  5. Billable Hours forms
  6. Cali Certificates

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Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone https://www.canva.com/Links to an external site.

Sample conflicts forms

https://www.fisherbroyles.com/conflict-check-formLinks to an external site.

https://images.app.goo.gl/wU7cAK9pcAkeVcZX8Links to an external site.

Your website must include the disclaimer below on its homepage or in a link

This electronic Legal Portfolio (Client Folder) is a digital record of each of the tasks carried out in the Legal Writing subject of the Associate Degree on Sciences in Paralegal Studies at Miami Dade College; it has been structured in such a way that it shows in an organized and systematic way the different communications, investigations, and procedures carried out in the legal field assigned by the class instructor.

The objective is to leave an electronic structure that reliably shows the diligence and responsibility demonstrated by the paralegal student in the development of the class in such a way that this is a solid foundation for their professional life in the field of law once they graduate and begin practicing their profession.

MDC's American Bar Association-approved paralegal studies program prepares legal students to meet the demands of the competitive world of law through the study and analysis of state and federal law, research assignments, practice cases, and application of the knowledge acquired in particular situations.

Rúbrica

Writing Rubric (1)

Writing Rubric (1)

Criterios	Calificaciones	Puntos
Este criterio depende de una competencia del aprendizajeOrganization/Content	50 ptsFull Marks Submission was timely  Submission was properly filed  Submission made in format required by professor Submission included responses and research history(s) All responses clearly and accurately (70% and above) correspond with the questions listed  research history attached  The research process followed is clear and supported by the attached research history25 ptsNeeds ImprovementSubmission was timely Submission was properly filed  Submission made in format required by professor Submission included research responses and research history Most responses, up to 70% accuracy correspond with the questions listed. Research history attached The research process followed is not supported by the research history(s) 0 ptsNo MarksNo Research history submitted	50 puntos
Este criterio depende de una competencia del aprendizajeAppearance	25 ptsFull Marks Typed, using uniform spacing, font, and format. Original Language, no copy and paste.  Research history properly downloaded from either Lexis or Westlaw13 ptsNeeds Improvement Typed with few problems in spacing, font, or format. Insufficient/no original language (copy and pasted used)  Research History(s) attached 0 ptsNo MarksNo Research History Attached	25 puntos
Este criterio depende de una competencia del aprendizajeLanguage Usage	25 ptsFull MarksAccurate use of punctuation and grammar  No spelling errors13 ptsNeeds Improvement One or two mistakes with punctuation or grammar One or two spelling errors 0 ptsNo MarksNo Research History	25 puntos

Puntos totales: 100