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\\jciprod01\productn\D\DCR\16-1\DCR104.txt unknown Seq: 36 29-JAN-13 10:2652 UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW REVIEWAPPENDIX CThe Columbus Community Legal Services of The Catholic University of Americais conducting this survey to assess the need for legal representation during administrativehearings. Your answers will be analyzed by students and faculty from thelaw school, independently of the Office of Administrative Hearings, and will bekept anonymous.Section I. Demographics1- Gender: Male ______ Female ________2- Race: African-American______ White________ Hispanic__________Other________________3- Are you (a) the employer or representing the employer____________ or (b)the employee __________________4- Age: 25 or younger _________ between 26 and 40 _________ between 41 and55 _______ older than 55 ________5- Primary language you speak at home: English ______ Spanish _______ Other_______________Section II. This section asks about your level of preparation for your hearing.Mark the answer you most closely agree with for each statement.I understood the purpose of the hearingI knew enough before the hearing abouthow it would be conductedI used documents during the hearing toprove my caseI prepared questions to cross-examine theopposing partyI would have used a free lawyer if I couldhave oneStronglyStronglyAgree Agree Disagree DisagreeWere you aware of any free legal services available to you before your hearingNo, I was not _____Yes, but I decided not to use them ______Yes, but they were unable to help _____Did you receive any coaching from a legal services provider before your hearing?
\\jciprod01\productn\D\DCR\16-1\DCR104.txt unknown Seq: 37 29-JAN-13 10:26THE PLURAL OF ANECDOTE IS NOT DATA 53Yes and I used it ___________ Yes, but I decided not to use it. __________No, I did not_____________Would you have agreed to postpone hearing to be helped by a lawyer? Yes_______ No _________Section III. This section asks about your impressions of the hearing.I was able to tell my side of the storyduring the hearingDuring the hearing, I understood theinstructionsThere were moments during the hearing Iwished I had been better preparedThere were moments during the hearing Iwished I understood the law betterI think an attorney would have beenhelpfulThe hearing met my expectationsStronglyStronglyAgree Agree Disagree DisagreeWere the instructions in the hearing notice clear? Yes _______No _______Do you feel the hearing notice gave you with enough information to go forwardwithout an attorney? Yes _____No______If not, what other information did you need?Thank you for your participation!
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