Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Critical Thinking Approach

Name: Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Critical Thinking Approach
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ISBN: 9781454808787

ISBN-10: 1454808780

ISBN-13: 9781454808787

Edition: 2012

Authors: Katherine A. Currier, Thomas E. Eimermann

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Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Critical Thinking Approachintroduces paralegal students to the law and legal concepts while providingthem with practical information about what paralegals actually do in the legalsystem. Now in its fourth edition, this text continues to deliver acomprehensive, intelligent overview of all the key concepts typically coveredin 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 oflaw, encouraging them to interact with the materials through hypotheticals,examples, and well-designed questions.Teaches students the…

Book details

List price: $132.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Aspen Pub
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 720
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.794
Language: English



Summary of Contents



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