Paralegal Today Legal Team at Work & Bankruptcy Supplement Package

by Miller, Roger LeRoy; Meinzinger, Mary

• ISBN13: 9781435438774
• ISBN10: 1435438779
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781418050115, 9781439057018
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-04-22
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, fourth 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. The text gives the student a thorough introduction to not only the legal system in general, but to specific areas of the law and the paralegal's integral role as a member of the legal team. The student gains a comprehensive understanding of the laws in our society, the importance of ethical and professional responsibility, and the skills needed to thrive in this environment. 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. "Paralegal Profiles" and "Featured Guests" 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. In this way, paralegal students learn not only about the substantive areas of the law, but how to excel as a professional in each one.

Table of Contents

The Paralegal Profession

Todays Professional Paralegal

Career Opportunities

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

The Inner Workings of the Law Office

Introduction to Law

Sources of American Law

The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law

Contracts and Intellectual Property Law

Insurance Law and Real Property

Estates and Family Law

Laws Affecting Business

Bankruptcy and Environmental Law

Legal Procedures and Paralegal Skills

Civil Litigation - Before the Trial

Conducting Interviews and Investigations

Trial Procedures

Criminal Law and Procedures

Legal Research and Analysis

Computer-Assisted Legal Research

Legal Writing: Form and Substance

Appendices

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