The Role and Functions of Law

Role and Functions of Law Grading Guide

LAW/421 Version 3

Individual Assignment: Role and Functions of Law

Purpose of Assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to introduce students to the differences between federal and state legal systems as well as how this applies to their job. This allows students to take these concepts and see how they can be used in what they do and how they perform in their current or perspective careers. This also incorporates the use of non-judicial alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options.

Grading Guide

Content 70 Percent	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper includes an explanation of origins of the U.S. judicial system and how it fits into society – including business.
The paper includes a differentiation of the federal court structure with the student’s state court structure.
The paper includes a discussion of the concept of judicial review.
The paper includes a description of the different forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and how they can be used in business.
.This paper explains how ADR is different from the traditional court system.
The paper includes an explanation of how laws or regulations affect the student’s present job or industry
The paper is between 1,050 and 1,400 words in length.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		3.5	#/3.5
Writing Guidelines 30 Percent	Met	Partially Met	Not Met	Comments:
The paper—including tables and graphs, headings, title page, and reference page—is consistent with APA formatting guidelines and meets course-level requirements.
The paper includes properly cited intellectual property using APA style in-text citations and a reference page.
The paper includes paragraph and sentence transitions that are logical and maintain flow throughout the paper.
The paper includes sentences that are complete, clear, and concise.
The paper follows proper rules of grammar and usage including spelling and punctuation.
		Total Available	Total Earned
		1.5	#/1.5
Assignment Total	#		#/5
Additional comments: