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 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 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 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 The Paralegal Professional written by Thomas F. Goldman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An engaging and practical introduction to the paralegal profession. Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional,Essentials 4e provides a solid foundation in substantive and procedural legal knowledge and analytical skills. Using chapter opening vignettes, ethical perspectives, advice from the field, and chapter exercises, it develops the real-world skills needed to be successful in a paralegal career. The text brings paralegal practice alive and illuminates the roles and tasks paralegals assume in the legal working environment. MyLegalStudiesLab Virtual Law Office Experience The new Fourth Edition of The Paralegal Professional is accompanied by MyLegalStudiesLab Virtual Law Office Experience, including groundbreaking, interactive guided learning tools and media, and a robust course management and assessment program. MyLegalStudiesLab gives students the opportunity to test themselves on key concepts from their textbook, learn how to apply the concepts to real-life scenarios, and practice the skills they have learned through a Virtual Law Office Experience.

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Katherine A. Currier and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 1303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Balancing practice and theory, Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach offers a well-rounded introduction to law and the American legal system. Currier, Eimermann, and Campbell’s thoughtfully revised seventh edition offers comprehensive coverage combined with interesting topics, timely cases, and effective pedagogy. Through hypotheticals, examples, and well-designed questions, the authors engage students in the process of critical thinking and analysis. New to the Seventh Edition: Updated with changes in the law, new NetNotes and Web Exercises, and additional Discussion Questions and Legal Reasoning Exercises New case excerpts on trademark issues and the constitutionality of the disparagement clause (Ch. 13); same-sex marriage, paternity, and custody disputes (Ch. 15); inducement to commit suicide (Ch. 16); and cell phone privacy (Ch. 17) Revised chapter on Ethics, including revisions to the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct, a discussion and comparison of rules of conduct and ethical rules, the addition of notary public law, and a new ethics alert regarding client confidentiality Discussion of defamation in the era of digital media and the Communication Decency Act of 1996, contemporary torts in the digital age, and reference to the “MeToo” movement in Chapter 11 on Torts New co-author, Marisa Campbell, brings her extensive experience in the paralegal field to the book Professors and students will benefit from: Clear and effective organization—the text is divided into three parts, reflecting the topics addressed in an introductory course: Part I, Paralegals and the American Legal System; Part II, Finding and Analyzing the Law; and Part III, Legal Ethics and Substantive Law A critical thinking approach that introduces students to the study of law, encouraging them to interact with the materials through discussion questions and legal reasoning exercises Text that is readable without talking down to students—the structure of chapters ensures that students understand and learn the material Comprehensive coverage of key legal concepts Effective and thoughtful pedagogy throughout, with chapter objectives, ethics alerts, marginal definitions, internet references, and review questions Helpful appendices, including Fundamentals of Good Writing and Basics of Citation Form

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Neal R. Bevans and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its Fourth 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 Fourth Edition: Coverage of agency Streamlined coverage of legal research and writing Updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review help students master the material 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

Download or read book Introduction to Law for Paralegals written by Katherine A. Currier and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-31 with total page 828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thoughtful new edition of the leading Introduction to Law for Paralegals text Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach explores high-interest topics and cases within the framework of the authors' acclaimed critical thinking approach. Hypotheticals, examples, and incisive questions shed light on both the principle and application of the law. In a thoroughly updated new edition, this leading text in the field continues to provide innovation and excellence. New to the Eighth Edition: Updated with changes in the law, new NetNotes, and additional Discussion Questions and Legal Reasoning Exercises. Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure are now directly after the chapter on Torts so that instructors can better compare and contrast civil litigation and criminal law. Streamlined chapter introducing the Study of Law and the Paralegal Profession. Professors and students will benefit from: Comprehensive coverage of key legal concepts. Hypotheticals, questions, and exercises that engage students in critical thinking. A logical three-part organization: Part I, Paralegals and the American Legal System; Part II, Finding and Analyzing the Law and Part III, Legal Ethics and Substantive Law. Student-friendly skill development for basic statutory and case analysis. Text is readable without talking down to students. Structure of chapters ensures that students understand and learn the material. Ethics Alerts, marginal definitions, Internet references, and legal reasoning exercises. Appendices on writing style and citation, the U.S. Constitution, Ethical Codes, and additional Net Notes.

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.

Download or read book Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals written by Therese A. Cannon and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This time-tested text from distinguished leaders in the field of paralegal ethics offers comprehensive coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The authoritative presentation is combined with clear and readable pedagogy. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by well-written text in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes cases that demonstrate how the principles and rules are applied. The book is easily adaptable to courses of different lengths and can be used in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. New to the Ninth Edition: Updated coverage of the evolving role of nonlawyers in providing legal services. Discussions of areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology, the use of marketing and advertising, greater competitiveness among firms, increased attorney mobility, the development of mega-firms, the impact of a global economy, more complex laws, legal specialization, and virtual work environments. New cases included throughout the text. Professors and students will benefit from: Authors are leading experts in the field, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text. Written specifically for paralegal students. Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and authoritative text. Well-structured text with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, research projects, and edited cases with questions to reinforce students' understanding of the material.

Download or read book The Paralegal Professional written by Thomas F. Goldman and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional: Comprehensive Version, 3e provides a solid foundation in substantive and procedural legal 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. Substantive law chapters provide an overview of the most common individual legal areas of practice. New video case studies and Paralegals in Practice boxes bring the world of the paralegal closer to the classroom.

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 Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics written by Therese A. Cannon and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides

Download or read book The Paralegal Professional written by Thomas Goldman and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For courses in Paralegal Studies. Build a strong foundation in Paralegal Studies Since the publication of the First Edition of The Paralegal Professional, the paralegal profession plays an increasingly more important role in the delivery of legal services. The Paralegal Professional provides students with the conceptual knowledge, analytical skills, and firm understanding of ethical issues they need to succeed as paralegals in today's legal environment. The book is shaped by insights of real legal professionals with whom paralegals work to offer relevant information for use in the workplace. The text illuminates specific tasks and roles paralegals will play in the workplace to fully prepare them to enter the field. The Fifth Edition builds a foundation of knowledge which students can augment as they work towards a profession in the field of law.

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 The Paralegal s Handbook written by Anita Haworth and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-01-28 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated and revised desk reference for paralegal professionals. Paralegals are the backbone of the legal business. The Paralegal’s Handbook is a guide to the responsibilities and tasks a paralegal may be asked to undertake. In this comprehensive guide to the profession, expert authors Anita Haworth and Leslie Cox explain everything paralegals need to know to handle the job with accuracy and confidence. From ethics issues to a detailed analysis of all the tasks encountered in the various legal specialties, The Paralegal’s Handbook provides invaluable advice and expertise to paralegal professionals. Haworth and Cox are experienced paralegals and provide explanations and details on the various areas of practice paralegals may choose including Family Law, Probate, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, and Personal Injury Law. They cover everything from handling everyday tasks to reviewing facsimiles of legal documents. This Second Edition is fully updated and revised, with a new section on eDiscovery.

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.