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\\jciprod01\productn\D\DCR\16-1\DCR104.txt unknown Seq: 34 29-JAN-13 10:2650 UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW REVIEWAPPENDIX BThe purpose of this survey is to assess the need for legal representation duringAdministrative hearings. The Law Clinic of the Columbus School of Law at TheCatholic University of America conducts this study. Your answers will be analyzedby students and faculty from the law school independently of the Office ofAdministrative Hearings and will be keep confidential and anonymous.Section I. Demography profile. Mark one answer.1- Gender: male______ female________2- Race: African-American______ White________ Hispanic__________Other_______3- In which Ward of the District do you reside? _________________4- Are you (a) the employer____________ or (b) the worker__________________5- Age: younger than 20 _________ between 21 and 40 _________ older than 40_______Section 2. Preparation for your Hearing. This section asks about your level ofpreparation for your hearing. Mark the answer you agree more closely in eachstatement.You:Understand the purpose of the hearingKnow the employer had the burden of proof before thehearingKnow you might win the appeal if you were present for thehearing and the employer was notFeel like you knew enough about how the hearing wasconducted to be successful beforehandObtained information about the process from anywhere elseGathered information about your former employmentbefore the hearingUse all this information during the hearing in your caseHad a prepared statement for the judgeHad questions ready for the opposing partyWould have use a services of a free lawyer if could haveoneWould consent to a continuance to be helped by a lawyerStronglyAgree Agree Disagree N/A
\\jciprod01\productn\D\DCR\16-1\DCR104.txt unknown Seq: 35 29-JAN-13 10:26THE PLURAL OF ANECDOTE IS NOT DATA 51Were you aware of any free legal services available to you before the hearing?_____ Yes, but I decided not to use it. (Skip the next question)._____ No, I was not. (Please answer the next question).If you were not aware of any available legal services, what will be the best way tocommunicate the availability of legal services to you?_______ flyer _______ over the internet _______ via email ___________aletterDid you receive information from OAH by mail? Yes______ No______ Ido not remember________• If so, did you read through it before the hearing?• If so, did you feel that the information provided was enough to go forwardwith the hearing without an attorney?• If so, did you think the information provided was too complicated?What documents were included in the notification of the hearing?• Summons• Instructions• What to expect at the hearing• Responsibilities as the partyDid you come prepared to the hearing (i.e. paper, pen, copies of documentsneeded)Do you think you have a general understanding of the legal process?Did you do any other type of research by yourself before the hearing?Describe which typeWhy not?
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