In Familiarizing Yourself with Courtroom Decorum, Trial Preparation, and Witness

question 69

Essay

In familiarizing yourself with courtroom decorum, trial preparation, and witness trial testimony, identify how a paralegal should conduct herself or himself regarding the following: (a) clothing, (2) demeanor, and (3) techniques and ethics for answering questions. What miscellaneous tasks can a paralegal do to help things go smoothly for the legal team outside the courtroom during trial?

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Definitions:

Medicalization

The process by which non-medical problems become defined and treated as medical problems, usually in terms of illnesses or disorders.

Attention Deficit Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development.

Cognitive

Relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, language, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Behavioural Strategies

Techniques or methods used to alter or control the actions or attitudes of individuals or groups towards more desirable behavior.