Project 2 – 20 %
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Project 2 (20%) – DUE Saturday, week 8, 11:59 pm ET
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This course officially ends Tuesday, 11:59 pm ET, week 8. The project can be accepted late until the official course ending on Tuesday, 11:59 pm ET, with the usual late submission penalty, as per the Late Policy posted in Content. There is no grace period for submitting work beyond 11:59 pm ET, Tuesday, week 8. Purpose
The purpose of this project is to conduct research, draft a memorandum, evaluate and make recommendations relevant to a client’s case.
Course Outcomes Satisfied by this Project
Gather information and evaluate situations to make recommendations for action in family law matters.
Research and draft memos that identify and analyze family law issues.
Draft writings and complete other documents to support the resolution of family law matters
Background: Carter is working on a complicated child support case for her client, Joanna. She asks you to write a legal memorandum to her reporting your research and analysis regarding the client’s case.
Review the “How to Write a Legal Memorandum” and “Sample Legal Memorandum” links above.
Facts: Joanna and Marc Taylor were married for 12 years. They have 4 children, ages 10, 8, 5 and 3. Although Marc has never worked, he has completed many years of college. For religious reasons, he has dedicated his life to study. Before he married, his parents financially supported him. After he and Joanna married, his father-in-law supported him and his family. Joanna also has never worked. She has been the primary caretaker for the children.
Joanna and Marc are getting a divorce. Marc has voluntarily agreed to give up custody of the children; however, he has refused to pay child support as he does not want to get a job. He prefers to continue his life of study. Joanna and Marc live in Maryland.
Instructions:
Your memorandum should address the following question using Maryland law: Whether Marc can be deemed to have voluntarily impoverished himself so as to be required to pay child support
The memorandum should contain the following sections:
I. Question Presented: presents question in “yes” or “no” answer format
II. Short Answer: presents “yes” or “no” answers to the Questions Presented in sentence format
III. Statement of Facts: details the relevant facts of Joanna’s case
IV. Applicable Law: merely lists in Bluebook format,” the authority used in the Discussion section of memorandum; any statutes used should be reproduced in this section
V. Discussion: analyzes and discusses the legal authority as it relates to the facts in Joanna’s case
VI. Conclusion: provides a summary of findings on the issues presented and the future direction of the case
Format: INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Anna Carter, Esq., Supervising Attorney
FROM: [Your Name], Paralegal
DATE:
RE: Joanna and Marc Taylor’s Child Support Action
Part I. Question Presented
Part II. Short Answer
Part III. Statement of Facts
Part IV. Applicable Law
Part V. Discussion
Part VI. Conclusion
Review the Project
Thoroughly read the project to ensure all required elements are present. Use the grading rubric to ensure that you gain the most points possible for this assignment.
Proofread for spelling and grammatical issues, and third person writing. Use the spell and grammar check in Word;
Have someone who has excellent English skills proof the presentation. Submit the project in the Assignment Folder. The assignment submitted to the Assignment Folder will be considered a student’s final product and therefore ready for grading by the instructor. It is incumbent upon the student to verify the assignment is the correct submission. NOTE: All submitted work is to be your original work (only your work). You may not use any work from another student, the Internet, an online clearinghouse, or work you have submitted in another course. You are expected to understand the Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy, and know that it is your responsibility to learn about instructor and general academic expectations about proper citation of sources as specified in the APA Publication Manual, 6th Ed. You are held accountable for in-text citations and an associated reference list only. Due Date
May 8, 2021 11:59 PM
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Rubric Name: 315 Rubric for Project Two – 20 % – Spring 2020
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Substantive Criteria Excellent
Superior
Satisfactory but Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Criterion Score
Question(s) Presented, Answer(s), Statement of Facts
4 points
Accurately, clearly, completely defines question(s), answer(s) and statement of facts. 3.6 – 4.0 pts
3.56 points
Generally, accurately, clearly, completely defines question(s), answer(s) and statement of facts, minor errors.
3.2 – 3.56 pts
3.16 points
Somewhat satisfactory definition of question(s), answer(s) and statement of facts, but significant errors present.
2.8 – 3.16 pts
2.76 points
Little or no identification of accurate or complete question(s), and/or answer(s), and/or statement of facts with major errors present; or
Omits 1 or more sections; Or did not submit assignment.
0 – 2.76 pts
Score of Question(s) Presented, Answer(s), Statement of Facts,/ 4
Application of Law, Discussion Analysis
7 points
In depth, comprehensive, accurate analysis of facts, issues, applicable law that reflects clear insight regarding issues and law; accurate use of IRACC formula.
6.3 – 7.0 pts
6.23 points
Generally superior in depth, comprehensive, accurate analysis of facts, issues, applicable law that reflects generally superior insight regarding issues and law; generally accurate use of IRACC formula; minor errors present. 5.6 – 6.23 pts
5.53 points
Generally satisfactory analysis with some depth, comprehensive discussion of issues and law, that reflects some insight regarding issues and law;
Errors present;
Further development needed in analysis
Somewhat accurate use of IRACC formula. 4.9 – 5.53 pts
4.83 points
Little to no analysis of facts, issues, or applicable law; numerous inaccuracies in analysis that is is largely superficial and/or inaccurate;
Considerable inaccuracies in use of IRACC formula or does not use IRACC;
Major deficiencies; or
Omits 1 or more sections;
Or did not submit assignment. 0 – 4.83 pts
Score of Application of Law, Discussion Analysis,/ 7
Conclusion Analysis
7 points
Comprehensively summarizes issues and supports conclusions; logical reasoning; reflects insight into issues and law. Goes beyond merely repeating points in Discussion Analysis.
6.3 – 7.0 pts
6.23 points
Generally superior summary of issues and support of conclusions; generally logical reasoning; reflects overall insight into issues and law. Repeats some points in Discussion and Analysis, but adds several new points.
5.6 – 6.23 pts
5.53 points
Satisfactorily summarizes issues and supports conclusions; most points reflect logical reasoning; reflects general insight into issues and law; some points need further development. Repeats several points in Discussion and Analysis. 4.9 – 5.53 pts
4.83 points
Little to no depth in summary of issues with little support of conclusions; few points reflect logical reasoning; reflects little to no insight of issues and law. Merely repeats points in Discussion and Analysis, or
Omits section; or
Does not submit assignment
0 – 4.83 pts
Score of Conclusion Analysis,/ 7
This table lists criteria and criteria group names in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. You can give feedback on each criterion by tabbing to the add feedback buttons in the table.
Organization and Structure Excellent
Superior
Satisfactory but Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory
Criterion Score
Organiation and Structure
1 point
Properly structured and formatted document that is easy to read, all issues are logically ordered.
.90 – 1.0 pts
0.89 points
Mostly properly structured and formatted, generally easy to read, most issues are logically ordered.
.80- .89 pts
0.79 points
Some of the document is properly structured and formatted, somewhat easy to read, some issues are logically ordered.
.70 – .79 pts
0.69 points
Not properly structured and formatted; difficult to follow; little to no organization of issues;
Or did not submit assignment.
0 – .69 pts
Score of Organiation and Structure,/ 1
Writing Mechanics and Citation
1 point
No errors or minimal errors in writing mechanics and citation.
.90 – 1.0 pts
0.895 points
Several errors in writing and citation, but does not distract from substantive analysis..80 – .89 pts
0.79 points
Significant errors that distract from substantive analysis.
.70 – .79 pts
0.69 points
Excessive errors and reflects little to no proofreading; or attempt at proper writing mechanics and citation;
Or did not submit assignment.
0 – .69 pts
Score of Writing Mechanics and Citation,/ 1
Rubric Total Score
Total
Score of 315 Rubric for Project Two – 20 % – Spring 2020,/ 20
Overall Score
Overall Score
Excellent
18 points minimum
Good
16 points minimum
Needs Improvement
14 points minimum
Level 1
0 points minimum
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