Paralegal Books

Designed for a short course on paralegal careers, this easy-to-use text introduces paralegal students to the paralegal profession. Written with the insight a former paralegal, “An Introduction to Paralegal Careers” focuses on what paralegal students are interested in learning about their chosen profession – from what they’ll be doing to where to find the right paralegal position. Major topics include an introduction to the profession (past, present and future), types of employers, paralegal specialties (with emphasis on those specialties where significant growth is expected), paralegal education recommendations, salaries and benefits, paralegal associations, the pros and cons of paralegal regulation, important skills for paralegals, job search tips, and paralegal ethics. Key words: step-by-step resume building, senior seminar course

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Introduction to Law for Paralegals covers not only the theory but also the practical aspects of every day legal practice. This text prepares students for the transition from classroom to courtroom, offering balanced coverage of procedural concepts along with an introduction to specific areas of the law.

Features that have made this text a favorite include:

• devotion to practical applications, such as legal research, ethics, trials, and appellate issues as well as substantive legal issues, ranging from personal injury and contracts to intellectual propert
• clear, engaging writing style
• emphasis on practical skill acquisition which is discussed in conjunction with substantive legal issues
• reader-friendly design, with marginal definitions of key terms and phrases, inset boxes that explore various concepts, and chapter features such as “Skills You Need in the Real World” and “Issues at a Glance” that encapsulate important concepts. The text also includes numerous examples, figures, tables and hypotheticals to help students understand various legal issues and make effective use of different student learning styles
• excellent end-of-chapter activities, with chapter summaries, review questions, discussion questions, web references, ethics discussions, suggestions for further reading, sample documents, and “personality quizzes” that help students determine what area of the law is right for them
• shorter length and level of material makes this text the perfect choice for Associate’s level paralegal courses

New to the Second Edition:

• new developments and new case law
• more in-depth coverage of substantive law areas
• more coverage of computer technology in the law office

The book is part of a comprehensive instructional package that includes PowerPoint slides and an extensive Instructor’s Manual featuring:

• sample syllabi
• information on teaching strategies
• chapter-by-chapter resource information
• answer keys for all discussion questions and Internet assignments
• detailed suggestions for additional assignments
• a Test Bank of exam questions available in both the Instructor’s Manual and on CD-ROM

An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at http://www.aspenlawschool.com/bevans_intro2

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ESSENTIALS OF PARALEGALISM, FIFTH EDITION, is an introduction to this emerging legal field. It covers primary employment and regulatory issues, including job-search strategies. The material teaches the basic skills paralegals will need when working in the field including interviewing, investigation and analysis at an introductory level. The More-On-the-Net feature provides addresses for Web sites that relate to the theme for each chapter and analysis problems throughout promote analytical thinking skills needed on the job. Concrete examples from paralegal professionals’ experience in the work setting give readers an insider’s view of this profession.

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Wills, Trusts, and Estates: Essential Tools for the New York Paralegal, Second Edition is a realistic and practical text that offers an in-depth introduction to the responsibilities of the paralegal at each state of administration, estate planning, and litigation. The content is drawn from the author’s extensive experience and is dappled with realistic examples to offer a complete understanding of the New York practice, leaving students well prepared to apply the knowledge that they have acquired.

These exciting features make this text a favorite:

• full length text focusing specifically on New York practice, eliminating the need for outside supplements

• complete coverage – students learn everything they need to handle an actual estate from beginning to end, including basic terminology; intestate administration; probate proceedings, litigation; jurisdiction and venue; fiduciary duties and responsibilities, trusts, and tax considerations • includes state-specific rules, forms, and reference sources

• in-depth instruction in paralegal tasks and skills at each state of administration, estate planning, and litigation with the final chapter including paralegal resources such as software, books, websites, and other tools

• separate chapter on Ethics

• case synopses and chapter pedagogy help students understand, practice, and retain material

• text features charts and diagrams, key terms, ethical points, topic sidebars, highlighted examples, and review exercises

• author’s extensive practice experience enhances the presentation of the book

Changes to the Second Edition include:

• updated case law

• discussion of new statutes

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Conflict and Resolution, Second Edition, provides students with a working knowledge of the major forms of dispute resolution. Through the use of hands-on exercises and role-playing scenarios, theory is put into practice allowing students to translate lessons learned into true to life situations.

This newly revised text offers the following:
Provides an overview of negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in a short, accessible book;
Well-designed pedagogy for the paralegal students, including chapter summaries and exercises designed to engage students in application of what they have learned;
Includes role-plays to allow students to experience how the theories of dispute resolution are used in practice; Ethical issues thoroughly covered.

The Second Edition offers:
An even clearer presentation of the three major approaches to mediation: facilitative, evaluative, and transformative;
Online negotiation and mediation will be included;
New topics including restorative justice and victim-offender mediation;
Expanded materials on arbitration;
Chapter on Conflict has been expanded to include different conflict styles.

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Price: $ 57.62