Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Law: A Practical Approach - The West Legal Studies Series

Edwards, Linda L.; Edwards, J. Stanley

ISBN 10: 0766835898 / ISBN 13: 9780766835894

Published by West Legal Studies is an Imprint of Delmar A Division of Thomson Learnng, Inc., Albany, New York, 2002

About this Item

824 Pages Indeed. Brand new condition. Introduction to Paralegal Studies & the Law: A Practical Approach utilizes a storytelling approach that assists students in assimilating and organizing new concepts. The student is taken from the introduction to the client to the final collection of the judgment in the chronology that would normally occur in litigation. The text explores practical considerations such as docketing timelines, office politics, setting up and organizing files, timekeeping, and asset assessment. Strategical decisions are also explored as they arise naturally in the discovery process, motion practice, trial, and judgment collection. Contents in Eleven Chapters: Introduction to Paralegalism As a Profession, Developing The Case, Researching the Case, Initiating A Case, Discovery and Motion Practice, Pre-Trial Trial and Post-Trial, Criminal Law and Procedure, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Family Law, and Real Estate and Probate Law.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Law: A Practical Approach - The West Legal Studies Series
• Publisher: West Legal Studies is an Imprint of Delmar A Division of Thomson Learnng, Inc., Albany, New York
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0766835898
• ISBN 13: 9780766835894
• Binding: Hard Back
• Edition: First Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket

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Synopsis

Introduction to Paralegal Studies is designed for students enrolled in paralegal/legal assisting programs in two-year or four-year college programs. Corporate law departments, law firms, legal clinics, public defender and prosecutor offices can also use it as a training resource for paralegals and legal assistants.

About the Author

Dr. Linda L. Edwards is 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.