https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq en-us 2020-11-18 23:57:29 UTC 2020-11-19 00:27:50 UTC hello@padlet.com epaigebowman https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939305833 Rule 1.1: A lawyer should provide competent representation to a client or third party.]]> 2020-11-19 00:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939305833 epaigebowman https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939307372 2020-11-19 00:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939307372 epaigebowman https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939311394 Competency in the legal field requires a lawyer to have legal knowledge and skill when representing a client. This includes staying up to date on the law, using the best law when representing clients, and handling every case with skill and care. This also includes having knowledge in technology and knowing how to research law. ]]> 2020-11-19 00:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939311394 epaigebowman https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939314551 In order to follow Rule 1.1, a lawyer must have a certain standard of education, training and skill to be competent enough to practice the law. A lawyer must maintain competence throughout their career by staying up to date with changes in the law and its practice, this also includes technology. A lawyer must continue their education in the law field by taking 12 credit hours a year. ]]> 2020-11-19 00:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939314551 epaigebowman https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939325392 Like an attorney, a paralegal should have a certain level of education, training, and skill when working in the legal field. However, a paralegal is not required to continue their education in the law and changes in the practice. Any further education is optional. ]]> 2020-11-19 00:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/epaigebowman/6m9nohe1z3fe3vlq/wish/939325392