Overview: This mini-unit explores such questions as: In what situations do you need a lawyer? How and where can you find one that meets your legal needs? What exactly do lawyers do? What ethical standards to lawyers abide by?
Thursday, October 31st - B3
Lesson Objective:
TSWBAT - Explain why it is important to know when a person needs a lawyer and can analyze situations to determine whether or not a lawyer is needed.
TSWBAT - I can analyze situations to determine whether or not a lawyer is needed.
Topics: Unit 3: Lawyers Ideas / Vocabulary:
Lawyers
Clients
Areas of Legal Practice
Litigators
Common Situations When You May Need a Lawyer
Key Questions:
#1 - TBD
#2 - TBD Lesson Sequence: 1) Do Now -- Pre-Test: Lawyers (Write Keys on the back) 2) Presentation/ Guided Notes: Lawyers
What is a lawyer?
Litigators
3) Learning Activity - PROBLEM 6.1 - When Do You Need a Lawyer?
Debrief w/ Answers / PPT
4. Summary/ Exit Activity - Ticket OTD - Keys!
Tuesday, November 12th - B4
Lesson Objective: TSWBAT - Explain why it is important to know when a person needs a lawyer and can analyze situations to determine whether or not a lawyer is needed.
TSWBAT - I can analyze situations to determine whether or not a lawyer is needed.
TSWBAT - explain how to find and retain suitable legal counsel. Topics: Unit 3: Lawyers
Key Questions:
#1 - TBD
#2 - TBD Lesson Sequence: 1) Do Now - 3 Minute Essay 2) Review Situations When You Need to Get A Lawyer 4 3) FYI “Becoming a Lawyer” (p. 71) / How to become a Lawyer 4) Presentation/ Guided Notes: Lawyers (Part 2)
How do you find a Lawyer? What if you can’t afford one?
TSWBAT - I can evaluate cases involving a lawyer’s professional ethics to determine what is proper.
Topics: Unit 3: Lawyers Ideas / Vocabulary:
Key Questions:
#1 - TBD
#2 - TBD Lesson Sequence: 1. Warm-Up Activity: A World Without Lawyers? 2. Review/Complete Presentation: Lawyers (Part 2)
Working with your lawyer
- Making Decisions - Attorney-Client Privilege
Should lawyers Advertise?
Conduct of Lawyers
3. Application Activity: Lawyers and Ethical Behavior 4. Summary: Assessment of Cases
Homework:
Thursday, November 14th - B6 (Quiz Day - End of Lawyers Unit)
Lesson Objective:
TSWBAT - I can evaluate cases involving a lawyer’s professional ethics to determine what is proper.
Topics: Unit 3: Lawyers Ideas / Vocabulary:
Key Questions:
#1 - TBD
#2 - TBD Lesson Sequence: 1) Do Now - The Trouble with Lawyers 2) Activity - Reviewing Lawyer Ethics (Problem 6.4) 3) Presentation - Lawyers Pt. 3 (Pros, Cons, and Trouble of Hiring a Lawyer) 4) Review for Quiz 5) Quiz - Lawyers Unit