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This cost-effective text is a complete introduction to paralegal studies covering the paralegal profession, the American legal system, legal ethics, legal specialty areas, and professional responsibility. Using an innovative the field through the eyes, words and experiences of practicing paralegals. Each chapter features text and video interviews with working professionals that not only introduce the field, but also show how-to do specific paralegal tasks. Each chapter includes pertinent information on statutes, case law and ethical rules and ends with extensive chapter assignments that reinforce content and teach paralegal skills.
Contents
Part I1. The Definition and Role of a Paralegal 2. Paralegal Careers and Career Preparation Part II: An Introduction to The American Legal System3. Sources of American Law and the Civil and Criminal Law System 4. The Court Systems, Litigation and Alternative Dispute ResolutionPart III: Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals 5. The Regulation of Paralegals and an Introduction to Legal Ethics 6. The "Big Three" Legal Ethics Areas 7. Other Legal Ethics Rules for Paralegals Part IV: Paralegal Skills8. Skills for Workplace Success 9. Conducting Legal Research and Briefing Court Cases 10. Legal Writing 11. Interviewing, Investigating, and Negotiation Part V: Legal Specialty Areas for Paralegals12. Business-Related Legal Specialty Areas 13. Other Legal Specialty Areas
