Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills

Master the skills you'll need to succeed in a modern law office with Statsky/Tepper's INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM: PERSPECTIVES, PROBLEMS AND SKILLS, 9th Edition. Skills are covered in the book include identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements, applying rules to facts interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents and representing clients. Insights and examples help you understand ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow and cover the efforts to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts and bar and paralegal associations. The use of technology and social media in the legal profession is emphasized, as well as engaging in online exercises geared toward gaining a familiarity with federal and state laws. Graphs illustrate the concepts discussed in the chapter.

Author: William Statsky, Pamela Tepper
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 06/11/2024
Series: Mindtap Course List
Pages: 864
Weight: 4.3lbs
ISBN: 9780357933411
9th Edition