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- Topic # 1: Paralegal Ethics: Discuss paralegal ethics, conflicts of interest, the NFPA Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, the 1991 Judge Chiantelli case, law firm disqualification, and checking for conflicts
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- Topic # 2: Interpersonal Communication: Discuss active listening techniques, adapting communication style to attorney personality type, positive approaches to improving communication, and the role-play demonstrations done in class
- Topic # 3: Time Management: Discuss time and priority management techniques, stress management techniques, educating attorneys in the efficient use of paralegal talent, respect as an assertive professional, stress busters, and working smarter, not harder.
- Topic # 4: Office Politics: Discuss negotiating instead of griping, understanding the particular work culture, and adapting to unwritten role-model expectations
- Topic # 5: Bridging the Gap: Discuss how you plan on "bridging the gap" from student to professional legal assistant - include any resources, mentors, continuing legal education, career goals, and career plans which might help and assist others to make this transition.