Introduction Paralegal Studies Critical Thinking Approach

Name: Introduction Paralegal Studies Critical Thinking Approach
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ISBN: 9780735578647

ISBN-10: 0735578648

ISBN-13: 9780735578647

Edition: 4th 2009 (Revised)

Authors: Katherine A. Currier, Currier

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Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Critical Thinking Approach introduces paralegal students to the law and legal concepts while providing them with practical information about what paralegals actually do in the legal system. Now in its fourth edition, this text continues to deliver a comprehensive, intelligent overview of all the key concepts typically covered in introduction to paralegal studies or introduction to law courses. Qualities that make this text an excellent teaching tool include: Critical thinking approach used to introduce students to the study of law, encouraging them to interact with the materials through hypotheticals, examples, and well-designed questions. Teaches…

Book details

List price: $137.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
Publication date: 10/21/2009
Binding: Paperback
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.442
Language: English




Paralegals and the American Legal System



Introduction to the Study of Law and the Paralegal Profession



Paralegals and the Legal System



Functions and Sources of Law



Classification of the Law



Structure of the Court System



Civil Litigation and Its Alternatives



Substance of the Law



Torts



Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)



Property and Specialized Practice Areas



Criminal Law and Procedure



Legal Ethics



Legal Analysis and Research



Finding and Interpreting Statutory Law



Finding and Interpreting Court Opinions



Finding the Law



Applying the Law



Paralegals and the Work World



Interviewing



Evidence and Investigations



Computers and Case management



Excerpts from the United States Constitution



Ethical Codes



Fundamentals of Good Writing



NetNotes


Glossary


Table of Cases


Index