The Federal Courts
As a paralegal, you will need to have a keen understanding of our court system. Most clients are unfamiliar with the court structure or the limitations placed on courts, such as jurisdiction, when they come into the law office. The paralegal often is the first explanation of the court system and how it works. What important points might you need to include in an explanation of the federal courts to a client or a friend? How is the federal court different from the state court? This assignment will answer those questions.
For this assignment, you will prepare a PowerPoint presentation describing the federal court system. You will explore federal jurisdiction, explaining when a case can be filed in federal courts. You will also compare the Federal Courts with Texas state court systems. PowerPoint is used across all professions as an aid in presentations. Attorneys create PowerPoints to showcase evidence and make points in court arguments, as well as for informational dissemination at meetings. Basic skills in PowerPoint are a great asset.
Please cover the following key points in your PowerPoint presentation:
The Federal Courts: Please explain the three tiers of the Federal Court system. For each tier, please include at least 5 points about the court and its role in the federal court system.
Jurisdiction: Please include at least one slide describing federal jurisdiction.
State Comparison: Please include at least one slide showcasing the distinctions or similarities between texas state court system and the federal court system.
You MUST have a reference list as your final slide. Citations are extremely important in the professional world and even more so in the legal field.
Please include a title slide with YOUR NAME and the title of your presentation.
In addition to fulfilling the specifics of the assignment, your PowerPoint must also meet the following criteria:
Length should be 10 -15 slides in length, including a title and reference slide.
Viewpoint and purpose should be clearly established and sustained in each slide
Assignment should follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.).
Writing should be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful.
Your work should display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics.
Appropriate citation style should be followed.
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This presentation provides an explanation of the establishment of the federal courts in the United States constitution. Federal courts are special courts established in every state. They handle cases that involve constitutional interpretation. According the constitution, Federal courts are meant to exercise the powers of the Judiciary. The federal court have the powers to solve cases that involve state disputes, constitutional amendments, cases involving ambassadors and public ministers and state cases………………………
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