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Homework Assignment #1

 * THE VIRTUAL LAW OFFICE**
 * PART 1**

Five **good** things about running a virtual law practice. What are the advantages over an entirely office-bound practice. What are the efficiencies gained, money made or saved, etc. Five things that could go **wrong** running a virtual law practice. What are the mistakes you can make, problems you could encounter, issues raised, etc. Three definitions for “Virtual Law Practice”, “Digital Law Practice” and/or “eLawyering”with a link back to the place found:
 * 1) provide clients with more convenient, quicker, less expensive legal services
 * 2) better work/life balance
 * 3) 'empower' clients to be involved in solutions to their problems
 * 4) less paper and other resources used
 * 5) save cost of 'bricks and mortar' office
 * 1) possible loss of confidentiality (e.g. - Patriot Act)
 * 2) client may blame you for their mistakes
 * PART 2**
 * PART 2**