●      Explain the function of the court

●      Explain the basic structure of national, state, territorial, and provincial court systems

●      Distinguish between the roles of judges, lawyers, and paralegals Designed for Grades: Middle school and early/late secondary school Estimated Time: 50 minutes

National Standards: Complies with NBEA Business Law Standard. I.C.1. Explain the function of the court, I.C.2 Outline the basic structure of the national and state, territorial, and provincial court systems, and I.C.3 Distinguish between the roles of legal professionals (e.g., judges, lawyers, and paralegals).