Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills FROM THE PUBLISHER
A comprehensive introduction to the field with a real world, practical emphasis which also makes it a valuable on-the-job reference. This is the market leader and has been updated and enhanced to include a new full-color insert outlining key steps to success as a paralegal. The text is packed with real life insights and information on working as a paralegal. Each chapter contains the following helpful features: Chapter Outline, Assignments, Examples, Checklists, Chapter Summary, and Key Terms. Revisions include a new Internet appendix, updated ethical codes, and expanded supplement package. This text can be customized to fit the instructor's needs.ALSO AVAILABLE Study Guide and Workbook, ISBN: 0-314-21388-0 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS Computerized Test Bank, ISBN: 0-314-20858-5 Transparency Acetates, ISBN: 0-314-22129-8 Transparency Masters, ISBN: 0-314-21077-6 3.5" Chapter Disk, ISBN: 0-314-21516-6 Instructorﾽs Manual, ISBN: 0-314-20836-4 .
SYNOPSIS
This textbook describes the role of the paralegal and the skills paralegals need. Chapters cover working conditions, regulation, ethics, the legal system, legal analysis, interviewing, investigation, litigation assistance, research, writing, the use of computers, administration, and administrative advocacy. Appendices list professional associations, chart the organization of the federal government, survey state and federal practices, list resources, discuss business practices, and relate anecdotes. Statsky's credentials are not listed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc.,Portland, OR
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