He remembers his Legal Research instructor as being tough but fair. He treats the students as they would be treated on the job, expecting deadlines to be met and a thorough job to be done. However, he assures the students he is there to help them with this process. It is better for the students to make mistakes in the classroom rather than on the job. Valdez loves the adult setting of the evening program.
Students have a fresh approach to the subject and they're willing to work hard.
Valdez also feels Legal Research is one of the most important subjects to be taught. Firms may or may not ask paralegals to prepare lengthy memos, but they will expect the paralegal to know how to research. Valdez is excited about the addition of writing assignments in the program. Although it increases his workload as an instructor, he feels feedback to the students is important. So much can be thrown at you.