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9780766839410

Introduction to Paralegalism : Perspectives, Problems, and Skills

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  • ISBN13:

    9780766839410

  • ISBN10:

    0766839419

  • Edition: 6th
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2002-08-28
  • Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Summary

Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills, 6E, provides students with a comprehensive in-depth introduction to the field. As the market leader, this text boasts a wealth of information on updated legislation and the impacting use of paralegals. New to this edition is the inclusion of pertinent web site information related to chapter content, assignments that require students to do additional research on the web, updated exhibits that illustrate key concepts, and extensive information on paralegal career development and job opportunities. Also new to this edition is the coverage of changes in paralegal regulation, statistics and updates to case law. Packed with real life insights and information on trends in the profession, the text contains the following features: Chapter Outlines, Assignments, Examples, Checklists, Chapter Summaries, Key Terms, and ?On the Net? ? an end of chapter feature that provides students with innumerable web site addresses to conduct additional research on the internet. This text is an invaluable resource for any student seeking a practical approach to the study of the paralegal profession.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to a New Career in Law
Chapter 2: Paralegal Employment
Chapter 3: On-the-job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
Chapter 4: The Regulation of Paralegals
Chapter 5: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics
Chapter 6: Introduction to the Legal System
Chapter 7: Introduction to Legal Analysis
Chapter 8: Legal Interviewing
Chapter 9: Investigation in a Law Office
Chapter 10: Litigation Assistantship
Chapter 11: Legal Research
Chapter 12: Legal Writing
Chapter 13: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
Chapter 14: Introduction to Law Office Administration
Chapter 15: Informal and Administrative Advocacy
Appendices
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