Download or read book Paralegal Studies Plus New Mylegalstudieslab and Virtual Law Office Experience with Pearson Etext Access Card Package written by Hillary J. Michaud and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2012-07 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 text/video format, INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES captures the essence of 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.

Download or read book The Paralegal Professional written by Thomas F. Goldman and published by . This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional: Essentials Version, 3e provides a solid foundation in concept knowledge and analytical skills. Using chapter opening vignettes, ethical perspectives, advice from the field, and chapter exercises, it develops real-world skills needed to be successful in a paralegal career. This edition features new video case studies and Paralegals in Practice boxes that bring the world of the paralegal closer to the classroom. Its continued emphasis on technology and ethics shows what it means to be a professional in the field.

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