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Describe the Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) program.

Demonstrate how to keep activity registers, time sheets, and diaries.

Demonstrate familiarity with computer information systems.

Process documents for the legal office, including creating, editing, and formatting documents; putting information into documents; and designing special formats.

Research and share information about general electronic filing rules used by courts.

Introduction to Law and the American Legal System

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining equipment; utilizing materials and protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field, investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Demonstrate digital literacy by using digital and electronic tools appropriately, safely, and ethically.

Participate in a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Career Requirements

Demonstrate skills necessary for a career in a legal field, including written communication, public speaking, and legal research skills, through simulated court proceedings.

History and Development

Obtain and share information about the impact of significant Supreme Court decisions on law enforcement and criminal justice proceedings.

Sources of Law

Obtain and present information about fundamental sources of law in American society.

Research, compile, and communicate information to compare and contrast the history and applications of common law and statutory law.

Ethics

Describe ethical and professional responsibility in the legal profession.

Model appropriate and ethical use of data and communications technology.

Criminal Law

Explain the roles and responsibilities of participants in the criminal court process.

Explain the purpose of each step of the criminal court proceedings.

Differentiate between ethical and unethical behaviors in criminal proceedings.

Civil Law

Explain how principles of tort law affect human behavior.

Analyze factual scenarios for the presence of actionable torts.

Define negligence as it pertains to civil law and give examples of negligence that could be encountered in everyday life.

Investigate and share information about provisions of statutes designed to protect consumers.

Differentiate between state and federal statutes regarding consumer rights.

Explain basic bankruptcy laws.

Analyze the structure of the civil court system.

Identify fundamental concepts of commercial law.