Blog 18 - Answer 2

I'm not necessarily referring to mediation resolving divorce alone, but it is the right way to go for any case that wants to avoid trial!

1.  What is your EQ?

How can a civil attorney maximize the chances of an immediate settlement?

2.  What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)

A civil attorney can maximize the chances of an immediate settlement through the means of communication amongst clients and their attorneys and between opposing counsels.

3.  What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)

A civil attorney can maximize the chances of an immediate settlement through the means of Alternative Dispute Resolutions, such as mediation and arbitration. 

4.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.

Three reasons for why this answer is true because Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) have been proven to be effective in avoiding trials because it allows opposing counsels to come together and communicate with one another and find a compromise. It also is cost-effective. Most trials are lengthy and during that time, attorneys are still being paid. It is also more flexible. ADR sessions can be arranged according to the parties' schedules and they are a lot more casual. A third party is present to focus the discussions towards the dispute and to find common ground for both parties. 

5.  What printed source best supports your answer?

• Repa, Barbara Kate. "Arbitration Basics." NOLO.com, NOLO. N.d. Web. 1 Sep 2015. <http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/arbitration-pros-cons-29807.html>

• "What is mediation?" FreeAdvice. Advice Company, N.d. Web. 27 Aug 2015. <http://law.freeadvice.com/litigation/litigation/mediation.htm>

6.  What other source supports your answer?

• "6. Alternative Dispute Resolution" How to-Guides. lawhelpontario.org, Law Help Ontario PBLO, N.d. Web. 4 Feb 2016. <https://www.lawhelpontario.org/lawsuits-disputes/superior-court/how-to-guides-superior/alternatives-trial/>

• Miles, Sharrolyn. "Winning at Mediation: The Strategies for Effective Dispute Resolution." americanbar.,org, American Bar Association, N.d. Web. 10 Feb 2016. <http://www.americanbar.org/groups/young_lawyers/publications/the_101_201_practice_series/winning_at_mediation_the_strategies_for_effective_dispute_resolution.html>

7.  Tie this together with a  concluding thought.

Alternative Dispute Resolutions is the most effective way to an immediate settlement prior to a trial
because it allows for a proven longer-lasting and better compromise amongst parties. 

Blog 17 - Interview 3 Reflection

Interview 3 Audio:

https://soundcloud.com/karla-milicich/interview-3

Interview 3 Transcript:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bJFKVyjKHcuh3CCdFC91NGGHqFlJwNAFy0oqaYTyrCQ/edit?usp=sharing

1. What is the most important thing I learned from the interview?  

The mot important thing I learned from my interview was that the alternative dispute resolutions seem to be the best forms of avoiding a trial or reaching an immediate settlement. 

2.  How has your approach to interviewing changed over the course of your senior project?

My approach to interviewing has changed over the course of my senior project in the sense that I feel more comfortable talking with those I interview. I also know now what questions to ask and how to get the best answer possible. By this I mean that I try to word the question as best I can to get the best answer. 

Blog 16: Independent Component 2 Approval

I hope that this component goes above and beyond. 

1.  Describe in detail what you plan to do for your 30 hours.

I would like to delve into researching and creating pamphlets, an informational booklet (probably about 5,000 words or more), and a child's book giving information on the alternatives to trials, which is one of my answers. 

2.  Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.

I will keep a word count and update a log of how much time I spend on the informational booklet. This will also be done for the child's book and the pamphlets.

3.  Explain how this component will help you explore your topic in more depth.

This component will help me raise awareness of the alternatives to trial that are more cost effective. It will also give me a better understanding of these alternatives because as it is commonly known, teaching is the best way to know I understand my information thoroughly. This also deals with communication, which is my Answer 1. I am making it more understandable and easier to explain a concept that is very hard to explain and something that is taught to attorneys in law school to the general public. 

4.  Post a log in your Senior Project Hours link and label it "Independent Component 2" log.

Done

Independent Component #1

Here are pictures of the depositions that I took for the mock trial. There are eight depositions for each witness, excluding the police officer that filed the case.

Depositions are meetings held in which a witness gives their testimony for a case. What they say is typed word for word by a court reporter, who must be present at all times. The court reporter must record everything that happens, even when they talk. The witness is advised to speak slow, speak clearly, and respond with a yes, no, or maybe because "uh huh" is not a defined word for an answer. 

Independent Component 1

• LITERAL
  (a) Write: “I, Karla Milicich, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 43.75  hours of work.”
  (b) Cite your source regarding who or what article or book helped you complete the independent component.
• Potter, Andrew. Intensive Law & Trial: 2014 Student Journal. Washington D.C.: Envision, 2014. Print.

           (c) Update your hours in your Senior Project Hours link. Make sure it is clearly labeled with hours for 
           individual  sessions as well as total hours.

• Done 

           (d) Explain what you completed.    

• I completed preparations for a trial that was settled before its trial date, executed and prepared for a mock trial, created a case file and wrote a blog about it, created a video concerning the trial procedure (aka Civil litigation), and I even completed an entire deposition book on the mock trial which I have yet to post a blog about. 
• INTERPRETIVE 
  Defend your work and explain its significance to your project and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.   Provide evidence (photos, transcript, artwork, videos, etc) of the 30 hours of work.  
• My work is significant to my project because it presents a basis/background for information on what my topic is. The trial preparations gave me an insight on how trials work and what needs to be done prior to going to trial. The settlement allowed me to understand that trials aren't always the end results for cases. The mock trial and deposition of the mock trial allowed me to apply what I had learned from my own experience during trial preparations. The video allowed me to share with the public what I know from my experience and from my research. The case file was a part of my mock trial preparations. 
• APPLIED
  How did the component help you understand the foundation of your topic better?  Please include specific examples to illustrate this. 
• Well I pretty much answered this in the previous answer but as aforementioned, this component allowed me to understand the basics of a trial, its procedure, and its preparations. This component allowed me to learn about trials, apply what I learned to a mock trial, and then to teach it to others. 

Lesson 2 Reflection

1.What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?

I am most proud of how I presented my topic through the examples that I had experienced through my mentorship. These examples went well with what I discussing during my presentation and I felt that it would be somewhat relatable as I tried my best to use casual language as I presenting in front of my peers.

2. a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

P/AE  

     b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.

I deserve that grade because I did everything that was asked of me and I also gave more information during the presentation, surpassing the given 10 minutes but I didn't exceed the time limit. I also included printed articles as my sources. I feel that my activity tied in well with my answer 1 and my peers really enjoyed it.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?

I feel that what worked for me in my presentation was the informative part of my presentation. I had good timing and I also tried to provide the most information during the time I was given to best inform the class.

4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?

I feel that my activity would need a bit more control and better direction. The class did get a bit rowdy and out of control. I feel like I will give more specific directions next time.

5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?

I have already done my third interview and my interviewee gave me a little insight on what my answer #2 should be. I have decided that my answer #2 is going to be alternative dispute resolutions such as mediation and arbitration.