Essentials of Paralegalism

Statsky, William

ISBN 10: 1439080747 ISBN 13: 9781439080740

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 1980

Synopsis

ESSENTIALS OF PARALEGALISM, International Edition, introduces the beginning paralegal student to an exciting career in the legal field. This book draws on the strong, valuable content in Introduction to Paralegalism, but more specifically highlights regulatory and employment issues, interviewing, investigation and analysis. Concrete examples from the working lives of on-the-job paralegals help the students get a real feel for what they can expect in the work setting.

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Review

1: Introduction to a New Career in Law. 2: Paralegal Employment. 3: The Regulation of Paralegals. 4: Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics. 5: Introduction to the Legal System. 6: Introduction to Legal Analysis. 7: Legal Interviewing. 8: Investigation in a Law Office. 9: An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office. 10: Introduction to Law Office Administration. Appendix A: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations That Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Organizations. Appendix B: Paralegal Definitions. Appendix C: Bar Associations and Related Attorney Organizations. Appendix D: Federal Government Organization Chart. Appendix E: Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business.

About the Author

William Statsky is a member of both the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, as well as an instructor of online courses at Thomas Edison State College in Trenton, New Jersey. He is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals and was a member of the transition team for then President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M) in urban affairs, as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 1439080747
• ISBN 13: 9781439080740
• Binding: Misc. Supplies
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 528