SUPERVISING LAWYER GRADING SHEET

Name of Associate: Ezekiel Manuel B. Garcia

Name of Supervising Lawyer: Atty. Maria Patricia R. Cervantes-Poco
Case Title: CR0080-Cadiz v. Figuerra, Jr.

A. PROBLEM SOLVING 1 2 3 4 5
1 Identifies relevant facts
2 Identifies legal, practical, and client issues
3 Conducts necessary research arising from the issues
4 Ascertains the client's goals and objectives
5 Analyzes the results of the research
6 Applies the law to the facts
7 Forms an opinion as to the client's legal rights
8 Identifies and assess possible remedies
9 Develops and implements a plan of action

B. LEGAL RESEARCH 1 2 3 4 5
1 Identifies the question(s) of law
2 Selects sources and methods and conduct research
3 Analyzes and applies guiding principles of case law
4 Analyzes and applies statutes
5 Identifies, interprets, and applies results of research
6 Effectively communicates the results of research

C. WRITING 1 2 3 4 5
1 Clearly identifies the purpose of the proposed communication
2 Uses correct spelling, grammar, and suitable language
3 Submissions are logical, organized, clear, and succinct
4 Persuasive, where appropriate
5 Accurate and well-reasoned in legal content and analysis
6 Uses courteous language

D. LEGAL DRAFTING 1 2 3 4 5
1 Identifies the purpose of the document
2 Effectively organizes the document
3 Uses precedents appropriately
4 Uses clear language appropriate to the document
5 Drafts a legally effective and enforceable document
6 Understands and explains the legal document
7 Identifies and implements all steps to enforce document

E. INTERVIEWING AND ADVISING 1 2 3 4 5

1 Determines the client's objectives and entitlements
2 Uses appropriate questioning techniques
3 Understood by the interviewee
 4 Manages client's expectations
5 Establishes and maintains rapport and open communication
6 Clarifies instructions
7 Explains and assesses possible courses of action with client
8 Documents the interview

F. ADVOCACY AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION 1 2 3 4 5

1 Presuasively advocates to advance client's position
2 Effectively negotiates on behalf of the client
3 Knows and observes the forum's procedures and etiquette
4 Assesses the issues
5 Advises the client
6 Effectively represents the client in the trial or hearing
7 Effectively prepares, presents, and tests evidence
8 Effectively represents clients in mediation modes

TOTAL

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A. PERSONAL PRACTICE AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT 1 2 3 4 5

1 Manages time effectively
2 Uses project management effectively
3 Effectively uses limitation reminders
4 Has timely and on-going client communications
5 Implements enforcement of legal actions
6 Applies the law to the facts
7 Employs risk avoidance in practice
8 Effectively manages documents
9 Understands and employs quality control
10 Employs and appropriate file and precedent
11 Avoids conflict of interest

B. ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 1 2 3 4 5

1 Demonstrates professional courtesy and good character
2 Acts in a respectful and non-discriminatory manner
3 Recognizes circumstances that give rise to ethical problems
4 Protects confidences
5 Knows and applies professional ethical standards

TOTAL

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