Introduction to Paralegal Studies: A Practical Approach - Softcover

Edwards, Linda L.; Edwards, J. Stanley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0766820807 ISBN 13: 9780766820807

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2001

Synopsis

"Introduction to Paralegal Studies" contains a unique storyline format that takes a pragmatic approach to explaining the legal process and procedures. It emphasizes the day-to-day tasks of the paralegal and identifies skills that must be acquired for success. The reader is treated like someone apprenticing in a law firm by being led through the events of litigation and exposed to the strategical and practical considerations that go into litigants' decisions. "Introduction to Paralegal Studies" utilizes current technology by alerting readers to pertinent web sites and appropriate Internet resources.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Linda L. Edwards was an attorney and author, having written or co-written seven textbooks in the legal assistant field. She was an instructor in the Justice and Legal Studies Department at Phoenix College for 24 years until her retirement in January 2001. During her tenure as program director, she was responsible for creating dozens of new classes in both legal assisting and criminal justice.

Review

Chapter 1. Being A Paralegal. Chapter 2. Developing the Case. Chapter 3. Researching the Case. Chapter 4. Filing Suit Chapter 5. Discovery. Chapter 6. Pre-Trial, Trial and Post-Trial. Chapter 7. Criminal Law and Procedure. Chapter 8. Alternative Dispute Resolution, Tribal Court Advocacy and Administrative Law. Afterward by the Authors. Appendix A: Answers to Putting it into Practice Questions and Practice Exams. Appendix B: Cases

Edition details

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0766820807
• ISBN 13: 9780766820807
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 624