Paralegal Today

Name: Paralegal Today
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ISBN: 9781435498556

ISBN-10: 1435498550

ISBN-13: 9781435498556

Edition: 5th 2011

Authors: Roger LeRoy Miller, Mary Meinzinger Urisko

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Paralegal Today: The Essentials, fifth edition, makes the paralegal field come alive for the reader. It uses real-world examples, offering practical application of each concept discussed, and further enhances this focus with hands-on activities throughout. This concise version focuses on the basic, key areas of paralegal studies, including careers, legal ethics, litigation procedures, criminal law, legal research and analysis, and legal writing. 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.

Book details

List price: $247.95
Edition: 5th
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning
Publication date: 3/29/2010
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 560
Size: 8.75" wide x 10.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.838

Mary Meinzinger Urisko is the paralegal program chair at Madonna University. She is highly respected and is an active member of AAfPE.







Today's Professional Paralegal Careers (combines 1 & 2)



The Inner Workings of the Law Office



Ethics and Professional Responsibility



Sources of American Law



The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution






Legal Research and Analysis



Contemporary Online Legal Research



Legal Writing: Form and Substance



Civil Litigation: Before the Trial



Conducting Interviews and Investigations



Trial Procedures



Criminal Law and Procedures


Appendices - Same as in 4th Edition.


NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility


NALA's Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants


NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement


NALS Code of Ethics


Paralegal Ethics and Regulation: How to Find State-Specific Information


Paralegal Associations


Information on NALA's CLA/CP Program


Information on NFPA's PACE Examination


Information on NALS Certification


The Constitution of the United States


Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English