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What is the duty of paralegals according to the text?
What is the duty of paralegals according to the text?
- To act rudely towards clients
- To provide legal services and act with integrity and professionalism (correct)
- To discriminate against certain members of the community
- To ignore human rights laws
What is expected of paralegals when interacting with others?
What is expected of paralegals when interacting with others?
- To be discourteous and uncivil
- To act in bad faith
- To be courteous, civil, and act in good faith (correct)
- To discriminate against certain individuals
What should paralegals recognize about the community?
What should paralegals recognize about the community?
- That it is not diverse
- That human rights laws do not apply to everyone
- That diversity exists and human rights laws must be respected (correct)
- That cultural competence is not important
What principles should paralegals incorporate into their work?
What principles should paralegals incorporate into their work?
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What does it mean for paralegals to act with integrity?
What does it mean for paralegals to act with integrity?
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What should paralegals avoid according to the text?
What should paralegals avoid according to the text?
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What can paralegals do to uphold and enhance the standards and reputation of the legal profession?
What can paralegals do to uphold and enhance the standards and reputation of the legal profession?
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Study Notes
- Paralegals have a duty to provide legal services and act with integrity and professionalism.
- They must be courteous, civil, and act in good faith with all persons they interact with.
- Paralegals must recognize the diversity of the community and respect human rights laws.
- They must exercise cultural competence and incorporate the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Acting with integrity means being honest and acting with high ethical and moral principles.
- Paralegals must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.
- A consistent pattern of rude or disruptive conduct may constitute professional misconduct.
- Paralegals can participate in various activities to uphold and enhance the standards and reputation of the legal professions.
- They may share knowledge and experience, provide legal aid or pro bono services, and hold elected or volunteer positions.
- Paralegals should be mindful of the possible perception that they are providing legal services when participating in community activities.
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