Locate a Copy of Your State's Code of Professional Responsibility

question 43

Essay

Locate a copy of your state's code of professional responsibility on the Internet. Determine whether your state addresses the professional responsibilities of paralegals and what those entail. If your state does not specifically address the professional responsibility of paralegals, determine what code your state follows and how it is applied.

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Definitions:

Autocratic

Referring to a leadership style characterized by individual control over all decisions with little input from group members.

Democratic

Pertaining to or characterized by the principles of democracy, involving fair and equal participation and representation of the people in the decision-making process.

Laissez-Faire

A leadership or management style characterized by a minimal amount of direct supervision, allowing individuals or teams considerable freedom in their work.

Transactional Leader

A leadership style focused on the exchange between leader and followers, where compliance is exchanged for specified rewards.