Certified Paralegal Review Manual, A Practical Guide to CP Exam Preparation

Third Edition
Author: Virginia Koerselman Newman
ISBN #: 1418031976
©2011   Publish Date: 09/27/2010
Binding: PB
Pages: 1008
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $199.95

Description:

Like the exam itself, this comprehensive manual is known in the field for high standards of paralegal professionalism and excellence. This latest edition is an invaluable resource for those preparing to take the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) /Certified Paralegal (CP) Examination administered by the National Association of Legal Assistants. The manual first describes the CLA/CP exam in detail so that readers are well-prepared for the essential elements of the test--including aspects of grading, retake policy, eligibility requirements, preparation for the exam, group study, and taking the examination. It then delves into specific content areas of the test including legal terminology, communications, administrative law, and bankruptcy law. This third edition thoroughly covers each section of the exam with extensive outlines, examples, facts, and charts for review. Sample tests, study tips, and overall best practices are provided to fully prepare test-takers on their way to succes.

Product Benefits:

• Updated and expanded material on electronic filing and discovery, pertinent rule changes under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the bankruptcy code, modifications in estate planning laws and the Uniform Probate Code, and more.
• Thorough updating of the law, changes in applicable rules of procedure, evidence, and ethics standards.
• Updated self-tests at the end of each chapter simulate questions on the actual examination.
• Comprehensive coverage with effective pedagogical elements and a clear writing style.
• Follows the structure of the CLA/CP Exam with each chapter covering a different section of the exam.
• Extensive outlines with summaries of the law, illustrative examples, sample questions with explanatory answers, and charts for review throughout the manual.
• Timed exams and self-tests at the end of each chapter simulate questions on the actual exam.
• Excellent study tips and test-taking strategies for effectively preparing for and taking the CLA/CP Examination.

Table of Contents:

Introduction.
1. Communications.
2. Human Relations and Interviewing.
3. Ethics.
4. Judgment and Analytical Ability.
5. Legal Research.
6. Legal Terminology.
7. General Law.
8. Administrative Law.
9. Bankruptcy Law.
10. Business Organizations.
11. Contract Law.
12. Criminal Law.
13. Estate Planning and Probate.
14. Family Law.
15. Litigation.
16. Real Estate Law.
Self-Test Answer Key.
Bibliography.
Index.

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