Paralegal Today The Essentials

by Miller, Roger; Meinzinger, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781435498556
• ISBN10: 1435498550
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-29
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

Paralegal Today: The Essentials, fifth edition, makes the paralegal field come alive for the student. It uses real-world examples, offering practical application of each concept discussed, and further enhances this focus with hands-on activities throughout. This concise version focuses on the basic, key areas of paralegal studies, including careers, legal ethics, litigation procedures, criminal law, legal research and analysis, and legal writing. Technology features, including spotlights on how technology is changing litigation, legal research, and overall office management, convey the importance of developing strong skills in this area. "Featured Contributors" bring a personal touch to the material - as students learn how professionals truly work in each area of the law and how each skill directly translates on-the-job. Ethical dilemmas challenge the students to further understand their professional duties and critical thinking questions provide an opportunity to sharpen their proficiency.

Table of Contents

Today's Professional Paralegal Careers (combines 1 & 2)

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Legal Research and Analysis

Contemporary Online Legal Research

Legal Writing: Form and Substance

Civil Litigation: Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Appendices - Same as in 4th Edition.

NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility

NALA's Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants

NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement

NALS Code of Ethics

Paralegal Ethics and Regulation: How to Find State-Specific Information

Paralegal Associations

Information on NALA's CLA/CP Program

Information on NFPA's PACE Examination

Information on NALS Certification

The Constitution of the United States

Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English

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