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Please provide me with your preferred first name (and your pronouns, if desired). Further, feel free to use the space below to include any other relevant information you may wish to share about your academic journey. 

Explain the difference between original (or trial) jurisdiction and appellate jurisdiction.

What are the requirements for federal diversity jurisdiction?

In general, course assignments in BI232 (excluding the syllabus review quiz, as well as excluding lecture and laboratory exams and the final exam) open at _____ and close at _____ on the assigned days. 

I have read and understand the minimum technology requirement policy regarding tools needed to accomplish the tasks and responsibilities expected of me in this BI232 course as outlined on page #7 of the course syllabus.

I have read the course policy for academic honesty (plagiarism and cheating) found on pages #7-8 of the course syllabus and further elaborated upon within the Canvas introductory module page entitled “What is Plagiarism?”

Ten points are reserved for use of proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and syntax. Please proof your work before submitting it. 

Kim Brent, a paralegal, is employed at Smith & Vine; she is directly supervised by Joanne Vine, an attorney. Ms. Vine primarily handles divorce and child custody cases but occasionally handles a criminal case. Last week, Ms. Brent told a potential client that Ms. Vine could not handle his DUI case and referred the potential client to another law firm (although Ms. Vine did not authorize her to refer the client to another law firm). Has Ms. Brent acted unethically?  Has Ms. Vine acted unethically?  Explain your answers.

Larry Allen is a paralegal; he works at Trent & Trent, Attorneys at Law.  Vince Trent is Mr. Allen’s supervisor.  One of Mr. Allen’s responsibilities is to make deposits in the firm’s account.  Mr. Allen recently deposited a $10,000 retainer from Carla Client into the firm’s account (rather than the client’s trust account). Has Mr. Allen committed an ethical violation?  Has Mr. Trent committed an ethical violation?  Explain your answers.

While paralegals are not licensed, they may be certified.  What requirements must be met for a paralegal to become certified?