Paralegal Today, The Essentials & Bankruptcy Supplement Package

Fourth Edition
Author: Roger LeRoy Miller; Mary Meinzinger
ISBN #: 1435438787
©2008   Publish Date: 04/22/2008
Binding: PB
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $175.95

Description:

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.

Product Benefits:

• Thorough: Covers all major substantive areas of the law
• Technology: Describes technology's impact on the law and the skills a paralegal needs to succeed
• Real-World: Examples and professional profiles bring the material to life
• Practical Application: An emphasis on applying concepts with features throughout and comprehensive end-of-chapter activities
• Ethics: Strong focus on the paralegal's professional responsibility in every aspect of the law
• Motivational: Highlights the positive aspects of the profession
• Flexible: Organized to be appropriate for any Introductory course
• New content on Insurance Law, Bankruptcy Law, and Negotiable Instruments
• Updated content on ethical rules
• Extensive update on computer-assisted legal research
• Expanded content on electronic filing and electronic discovery
• Expanded content on Constitutional Law
• New, expanded examples are highlighted throughout
• More photos, illustrations, and exhibits to further enhance understanding

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chapter 1: Today's Professional Paralegal
Chapter 2: Career Opportunities
Chapter 3: Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
Chapter 4: The Inner Workings of the Law Office
Chapter 5: The American Legal System
Chapter 6: The Civil Litigation Process
Chapter 7: Conducting Interviews and Investigations
Chapter 8: Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing
Chapter 9: Computer-Assisted Legal Research
Appendicies
Glossary

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