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Chapter Nine Professionalism and Special Issues for Paralegals

Chapter Nine Professionalism and Special Issues for Paralegals. In this chapter, you will learn about: The role of paralegals in the legal profession Definition of professionalism Special issues for paralegals Paralegal participation in pro bono activities.

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Chapter Nine Professionalism and Special Issues for Paralegals

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  1. Chapter NineProfessionalism and Special Issues for Paralegals In this chapter, you will learn about: • The role of paralegals in the legal profession • Definition of professionalism • Special issues for paralegals • Paralegal participation in pro bono activities

  2. Snitch Rules and Whistleblower Statutes • Snitch rules: Rules requiring lawyers to report unethical conduct • Whistleblower statutes: Protect employees and others from retaliation for reporting violations

  3. Qualities of Professional Paralegals Commitment to: • Public service • Education • The highest standards of ethical conduct • Excellence • The paralegal profession • A strong work ethic • Acting with integrity and honor • Development of the whole person • Exercising good judgment, common sense, and communication skills

  4. Regulation • Is there a need for regulation? • Who should be regulated? • Who should do the regulating? • Should regulation be mandatory or voluntary? • What level of regulation is appropriate? • What educational requirements, if any, should be required? • What kind of examination, if any, should be required? • What, if any, tasks should paralegals be authorized to perform only if they are regulated?

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