Blog 24: Last Presentation Reflection

I'm Done!!! I'm finally done!!

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

I am most proud that my block presentation was really engaging for the most part and interesting to most of the people that came to visit my presentation. I understand law can be a very dull topic, but I wanted to make it easy to understand and very very intriguing and I feel that I did just that. 


(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation?  Use the component contract to defend that assessment.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

I would give myself an AE maybe a high P because not only did I meet the time required but I also was able to engage my audience effectively and provide sources and quality information to all my answers. I also told a lot of stories I had with my mentor. I introduced my mentor. My EQ was displayed aesthetically to the audience. I knew my information and I know I demonstrated how knowledgeable I am. 

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project? Use the component contract to defend that assessment.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

On my overall senior project I would give myself an AE maybe a high P because I met all the requirements that were necessary. I turned everything on time. I also tried to go above and beyond on all my components, interviews, and lessons. 

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

I feel like what worked for me in my senior project was that I did enjoy my topic and I did learn a lot of information that I can now apply and understand prior to going to law school.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project?

I would like to mention that my last answer was the most difficult to decide upon and definitely the most difficult one to find information on. 

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

The senior project has given me an insight of law and has allowed me an experience of what it will be like. I love that I could have had this opportunity prior to entering law school that way I am one step ahead of my competition/ peers. Thanks to the research checks i understand a lot more. Thanks to the mentorship, I have now have job experience and an insight on what is in store for me in the future. The entire senior project essentially allowed me to manage my time more effectively and really learn how to priorize effectively. 

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. 

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. 

Blog 11 - Lesson 1 Reflection

I have successfully completed my first Lesson of my Senior Project. 

1. What are you most proud of in your lesson, and why?

I am most proud of how much content I was able to teach my classmates during my presentation and the amount of real-life examples I presented as examples. I am most proud of this because I felt that it made my topic more relatable to my classmates and a bit more intriguing.

2. What assessment would you give yourself on your lesson? Explain why you earned that grade using evidence from the component contract.

I would give myself a low AE or a high P on this presentation because I did meet most of the standards outlined in the contract and I felt that I included a lot of good content that demonstrated how knowledgeable I am about my topic. My presentation was more than eight minutes long and it included information on a bit of what I did during mentorship, real-life relatable examples, I defined my topic thoroughly, and I introduced my essential questions as well as included possible solutions. I spoke loud and clear and tried to keep an even tone throughout my presentation. My hook brought up a well known topic (Britney Spears and her crazy phase, in which her parents filed a conservatorship.) I feel that I ended my presentation well with the first lesson that I learned during my first day at mentorship, and that was that the law bends not for those who are right, but those who present the best case.

3. If you could go back, what would you change about your lesson?  How can you use that knowledge to give a better Lesson 2?

If I redo my lesson, I would include a bit more information on the solutions I have in mind for my essential question. I would also include more stastics about cases and further in depth content on civil cases as a whole such as how many go to trial on average.