Download or read book Professional Paralegal Exam Review Notes and Questions Focusing on Legal Research written by Exametrix and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-03 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALS, anyone who has 5 years of experience performing paralegal/legal assistant duties may take the PP exam. The PP exam has 4 parts, which are:PART 1 Written CommunicationsPART 2 Legal Knowledge and SkillsPART 3 Ethics and Judgment SkillsPART 4 Substantive LawThis study product covers the legal research element of PART 2 Legal Knowledge and Skills. To help you focus on the relevant exam contents, we develop these review notes and questions to accompany your study efforts. As you read through our study product, you may realize that some topics seem to get highlighted more than others. To be successful in the corresponding exams, it is really quite simple - just give your 100% when studying these important topics! We are NOT affiliated with the NALS. We develop this study material based on our own interpretation of the exam requirements. Our material is therefore NOT endorsed by NALS. Our Exametrix product condenses most necessary facts found in the relevant exam into a handy and easy-to-read pocket format. This is the kind of product you can definitely rely on for daily revision and last-second study effort!

Download or read book 2012 NALS Professional Paralegal written by Exametrix and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALS, anyone who has 5 years of experience performing paralegal/legal assistant duties may take the PP exam. The PP exam has 4 parts, which are: PART 1 Written Communications PART 2 Legal Knowledge and Skills PART 3 Ethics and Judgment Skills PART 4 Substantive Law This study product covers the legal research element of PART 2 Legal Knowledge and Skills. To help you focus on the relevant exam contents, we develop these review notes and questions to accompany your study efforts. As you read through our study product, you may realize that some topics seem to get highlighted more than others. To be successful in the corresponding exams, it is really quite simple - just give your 100% when studying these important topics! We are NOT affiliated with the NALS. We develop this study material based on our own interpretation of the exam requirements. Our material is therefore NOT endorsed by NALS. Our Exametrix product condenses most necessary facts found in the relevant exam into a handy and easy-to-read pocket format. This is the kind of product you can definitely rely on for daily revision and last-second study effort!

Download or read book Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-01 with total page 811 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals emphasizes the skills and issues that paralegals encounter in practice. Thoroughly up to date, the Tenth Edition continues to combine clear text with visual aids, writing samples, tips, and pointers. Designed specifically for paralegal students, Deborah Bouchoux's classroom-tested approach teaches cutting-edge research skills, writing style, and proper citation form to equip students with an essential skill set and well-founded confidence. The author's logical and comprehensive approach enhances students' understanding. Part I covers Primary Authorities, Part II discusses Secondary Authorities, and Part III covers the basics of Legal Writing. In addition, Bouchoux integrates writing strategies into each research chapter to demonstrate the link between the two processes. The text thoroughly explains proper citation form and updating/validating legal authorities. The Legal Writing section includes samples of legal writing, such as letters, a court brief, and a legal memorandum. New to the Tenth Edition: Significant focus on newer technologies available to legal researchers such as Lexis+ Brief Analysis, Westlaw Edge's Quick Check, and more. Coverage of the use of analytics tools now used by legal professionals, such as Lexis+ Context. An entirely new section in Chapter 11 on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in legal research. Expanded section on techniques to achieve gender-inclusive language. A new section in Chapter 15 on using tech tools such as ProWritingAid, BriefCatch, WordRake, NoRedInk, and Cooley GO to improve writing. A new section on texting and confidentiality issues in Chapter 16. A completely revamped and expanded discussion on e-memos in Chapter 17. Revised throughout with new ethics alerts and updated figures. All new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments included in each chapter. Professors and students will benefit from: Clear pedagogy designed to enhance the accessibility of the material. Targeted and ample exercises help students learn how to use a wide range of research sources. Charts and practice tips, updated for this edition, help students apply what they have learned. Thorough coverage of electronic research with chapters on both Internet research and fee-based services.

Download or read book Professional Paralegal Review Notes and Questions Focusing on Legal Knowledge and Substantive Law written by Exametrix and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALS, anyone who has 5 years of experience performing paralegal/legal assistant duties may take the PP exam. The PP exam has 4 parts, which are: PART 1 Written Communications PART 2 Legal Knowledge and Skills PART 3 Ethics and Judgment Skills PART 4 Substantive Law This study product covers the most important foundation knowledge behind PART 2 Legal Knowledge and PART 4 Substantive Law (Criminal Law). To help you focus on the relevant exam contents, we develop these review notes and questions to accompany your study efforts. As you read through our study product, you may realize that some topics seem to get highlighted more than others. To be successful in the corresponding exams, it is really quite simple - just give your 100% when studying these important topics! We are not affiliated with NALS. Our Exametrix product condenses most necessary facts found in the relevant exam into a handy and easy-to-read pocket format. This is the kind of product you can definitely rely on for daily revision and last-second study effort!

Download or read book Certified Paralegal Examination ExamFOCUS Study Notes and Review Questions 2013 written by ExamREVIEW and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-03 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALA, the Certified Paralegal Examination have five sections, which are:CommunicationsJudgment and Analytical AbilityEthics Legal ResearchSubstantive LawThe first 2 sections require essay answers. All others are MC based. The Substantive Law section further includes five parts. One is on the American Legal System which is required of all examinees while the other 4 parts are in practice areas of law and that may be selected by examinees.This book covers Ethics, Legal Research, the American Legal System and Criminal Law, plus Contract Law. When we develop our material we do not classify topics the official way. In fact, we follow our own flow of instructions which we think is more logical for the overall learning process. Don't worry, it does not hurt to do so, as long as you truly comprehend the material. To succeed in the exam, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-14 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fifth Edition, Introduction to Law for Paralegals balances substantive law with work-based knowledge and skills. From the basics of the U.S. legal system to personal injury, contracts, and intellectual property, Neal R. Bevans brings it all into focus through clear writing, realistic examples, and engaging exercises. With features like Skills You Need in the Real World and Issues at a Glance, the transition from classroom to law firm will be smooth sailing. New to the Fifth Edition: New and updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice New Web Surfing feature with websites for further reading Professors and students will benefit from: Essential paralegal skills and legal procedure, presented in conjunction with substantive areas of law Part I introduces students to the legal system, with coverage of ethics, evidence, working in the law office, trials, and appeals Part II covers substantive law, including torts, contracts, criminal law, administrative law, real property, wills and trusts, family law, intellectual property, and agency law Part III gives an overview of legal research and writing A succinct and direct writing style Exercises that develop paralegal skills, integrated throughout the text A design for learning on every page, including definitions of legal terms and phrases, inset boxes that illuminate concepts, examples, visual aids, chapter summaries, sample documents, case excerpts, and more End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review help students master the material

Download or read book Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring Deborah E. Bouchoux’s highly regarded assignments, examples, and building-block approach, Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing, Fourth Edition continues to provide timely coverage of the essential research and writing skills used by today’s paralegals. Designed specifically for paralegal students, this is the ideal text for shorter legal research and writing courses. New to the Fourth Edition: New “Sidebar” feature in all research chapters provides quick tips showing how the material in that chapter applies to computer-assisted legal research systems, such as Lexis, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law. Discussion of GovInfo, which provides free public access to official and authenticated publications from all three branches of the federal government. Coverage of new tools used for cite-checking, including EVA and Bestlaw. Discussion of Westlaw Edge, Westlaw’s new research platform. Extensive new coverage of the increasing use of artificial intelligence in legal research and writing. Discussion of new sources that provide free public access to the law, including Harvard’s Caselaw Access Project, CourtListener, and RECAP Project. New sections on preparing email letters and email memoranda, including assignments. All new Research Questions and Internet Legal Research Assignments have been included for each chapter. Professors and students will benefit from: Concise, well-organized text, divided into six main sections: Section I discusses primary authorities Section II covers secondary sources Section III focuses on computer-assisted legal research using Lexis Advance, Westlaw, and the Internet Section IV covers citation form and how to ensure that these sources are still “good law” Section V provides an overview of the legal research process Section VI covers legal writing Pedagogy designed to enhance the accessibility of the material, including helpful charts and diagrams that synthesize complex topics, updated Practice Tips offering realistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success, and Ethics Alerts in every chapter. Targeted and ample exercises help students learn how to use a wide range of research sources. Tips on how to effectively use electronic resources are included throughout the text. Conscientious revision ensures that the book has the most up-to-date material, presented in a readable and accessible format.

Download or read book The Professional Paralegal written by Allan M. Tow and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 814 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Professional Paralegal presents a comprehensive and pragmatic overview of today s legal system and the diverse role of the contemporary paralegal. The innovative use of profiles and experiences of professional paralegals woven throughout the text provide personal and motivating insight while introducing practical tools, substantive issues, and the all-important consideration of ethics. This textbook presents information in a manner easily accessed by students and offers many opportunities for discussion, research, and review. Key Features: Offers a down-to-earth approach to the law, the legal profession, and the paralegal s important role in the delivery of legal services. Blends both legal theory and practice together and updates important changes in the law and new approaches to legal practice in a variety of settings. Offers solid guidance on seeking legal employment and working well within the law office. For future paralegals working in private practice, government offices, or even as freelance professionals, this new edition also offers a fresh perspective on issues such as the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) and other issues unique to the professional paralegal.

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Download or read book The Legal Research and Writing Handbook written by Andrea B. Yelin and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 711 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Legal Research and Writing Handbook by Andrea B. Yelin and Hope Viner Samborn offers a time- tested introduction to the basics of this essential paralegal skill With clear explanations, examples, and visual aids, The Legal Research and Writing Handbook offers complete coverage of a complex subject in a student-friendly, accessible text. In this thoroughly updated new edition, Yelin and Samborn continue to keep pace with legal research, citation, and technology in today’s law firms. This practical text focuses on efficient research processes and techniques for both traditional and electronic sources, along with step-by-step instruction through each stage of the legal writing process, from prewriting strategies, to revising. The authors provide in-depth coverage of the IRAC method, as well as how to write legal memoranda and legal correspondence. Throughout, the text focuses on the practical skills paralegals need to know. The text is enhanced with examples and visual aids, expert writing and practice tips, hands-on exercises, ethics alerts, up-to-date web resources, and easy-to-navigate page design. Excellent exercises are provided to reinforce student learning. New to the Ninth Edition: Coverage of electronic resources is updated and expanded, reflecting how paralegals do research today. Includes new and expanded coverage of Online Topical Classifications Systems and Researching Statutes Online. Thoroughly updated, with latest information on research sources and methods Streamlined chapter on Research Strategy, focused on how paralegals conduct research today New and refreshed exhibits Revised exercises in each chapter Professors and students will benefit from: Thoughtful revision that reflects how paralegals do research today Detailed discussion of how to use legal authorities in legal communications and how to synthesize them and present them to attorneys. Exhibits, practical tips, updated exercises, and web resources in every chapter. Excellent pedagogy for students includes Net Notes, Ethics Alerts, and Practice Pointers included throughout Examples that provide useful models for students Subheadings provide quick access to topics Helpful appendix on Citation

Download or read book Legal Research Explained written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal Research Explained provides a building-block approach to the fundamentals of legal research for paralegal students. The fundamentals of legal research for paralegal students. The text is divided into five separate sections, as follows: 1) conducting legal research using primary authorities; 2) conducting legal research using secondary authorities and other research aids; 3) electronic and computer resources; 4) legal citation form and validating authorities; and 5) "putting it all together," providing a final overview of the legal research process. Although based on the legal research section of author Deborah Bouchoux's highly successful Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals, the material in Legal Research Explained is modified and condensed to fit a legal research-only course. All-new research assignments in each chapter give students practice with both conventional print resources and on-line sources. Helpful charts, diagrams, and sample pages from research resources help students understand complex topics. In addition, Practice Tips in each chapter offer realistic and helpful suggestions for workplace success and Ethics notes are included throughout the book. Key Features: New research assignments New practice tips in several chapters Discussion of new titles added to the United States Code Discussion of new website GovInfo for free, official, and authenticated documents from all three branches of the government. Discussion of new sources for conducting research, such as the Law Review Commons (Chapter 6), which provides free access to thousands of law review articles. Discussion of new tools such as Lexis for Microsoft Office and Thomson Reuters's Drafting Assistant Extensively revised discussion of computer-assisted legal research in Chapter 8 New information on practical concerns in citing to the Internet in Chapter 9 Revamped discussion of citation form (Chapter 10) The information relating to Shepardizing using print volumes of Shepard's has been moved from Chapter 11 to its own back-of-the-book Appendix Information on new research management tools such as Zotero, Juris-M, and Evernote An in-depth Instructor's Manual includes an overview of the text, sample syllabi, tips on teaching strategies, chapter-by-chapter resource information, answer keys for all assignments, and a Test Bank.

Download or read book A Practical Introduction To Paralegal Studies written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bridging the gap between the classroom and the real world, A Practical Introduction to Paralegal Studies offers a thorough exploration of the entire paralegal profession. In a logical three-part organization, experienced author Deborah Bouchoux covers the fundamentals of the paralegal profession and the American legal system, along with the paralegal skills essential for success in the workplace. This engaging and well-written text provides the pragmatic and realistic information students need to hit the ground running. New to the Third Edition: All new Case Illustrations, Discussion Questions, and Internet Closing Arguments. New forms provided throughout the text. Up-to-date information on trends in regulation of the paralegal profession, including overview of innovative limited licensing programs in Washington and Utah as well as other proposals to close the access-to-justice gap. Updated coverage of ethics, including new trends such as alternative business structures, and cutting-edge developments such as nonlawyer ownership of law firms, litigation financing, use of social media, and whether internet-accessible advice and forms constitute the unauthorized practice of law. New developments in computer-assisted legal research, including the use of artificial intelligence and using free tools such as Google Scholar, GovInfo, Congress.gov, and CourtListener to access American law are discussed in Chapter 5. Significantly expanded section on e-discovery in Chapter 8, including a sample privilege log. New section in Chapter 11 on current disruptions to legal services, including alternative legal service providers and other trends. New tips and approaches to getting a job, setting “SMART” goals, handling tricky interview questions, and future-proofing your career, as well as an expanded discussion of soft skills needed to succeed on the job in Chapters 10 and 12. Professors and students will benefit from: Topical coverage that closely adheres to the nature of paralegal work Pedagogical devices that enhance learning, such as chapter overviews, key terms, marginal definitions, website references, case illustrations, practice tips, and chapter summaries Research exercises and Internet-based exercises in each chapter that mirror those performed by the working paralegal Charts, graphs, sample forms, and other aids to enhance learning

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Download or read book 2012 NALS Professional Paralegal Review Notes and Questions Focusing on Legal Knowledge and Substantive Law written by Exametrix and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALS, anyone who has 5 years of experience performing paralegal/legal assistant duties may take the PP exam. The PP exam has 4 parts, which are: PART 1 Written Communications PART 2 Legal Knowledge and Skills PART 3 Ethics and Judgment Skills PART 4 Substantive Law This study product covers the most important foundation knowledge behind PART 2 Legal Knowledge and PART 4 Substantive Law (Criminal Law). To help you focus on the relevant exam contents, we develop these review notes and questions to accompany your study efforts. As you read through our study product, you may realize that some topics seem to get highlighted more than others. To be successful in the corresponding exams, it is really quite simple - just give your 100% when studying these important topics! Our Exametrix product condenses most necessary facts found in the relevant exam into a handy and easy-to-read pocket format. This is the kind of product you can definitely rely on for daily revision and last-second study effort!

Download or read book Concise Guide to Legal Research and Writing written by Deborah E. Bouchoux and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2024 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Textbook for paralegal courses on legal research and writing"--

Download or read book NALA Certified Paralegal CP Examination ExamFOCUS Study Notes and Review Questions 2012 written by ExamREVIEW and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to the NALA, the Certified Paralegal Examination have five sections, which are: Communications Judgment and Analytical Ability Ethics Legal Research Substantive Law The first 2 sections require essay answers. All others are MC based. The Substantive Law section further includes five parts. One is on the American Legal System which is required of all examinees while the other 4 parts are in practice areas of law and that may be selected by examinees. This book covers Ethics, Legal Research, the American Legal System and Criminal Law. When we develop our material we do not classify topics the official way. In fact, we follow our own flow of instructions which we think is more logical for the overall learning process. Don't worry, it does not hurt to do so, as long as you truly comprehend the material. To succeed in the exam, you need to read as many reference books as possible. There is no single book that can cover everything! This ExamFOCUS book focuses on the more difficult topics that will likely make a difference in exam results. The book is NOT intended to guide you through every single official topic. You should therefore use this book together with other reference books for the best possible preparation outcome.

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