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Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional combines a solid introduction to the paralegal profession with a thorough introduction to law. The two-books-in-one format prepares students with the substantive and procedural legal knowledge and real-world skills they need to succeed. The fully up-to-date and extensive coverage of technology in the law office, legal and business ethics, international perspectives, and diversity prepares students for today's work environment. CAREER GUIDANCE and THE LAW The Paralegal Professional provides a critical combination of topics designed to enhance the course teaching structure in any environment. Paralegal programs differ widely in the nature of the student body, the academic environment in which they are grounded, the business environment in which the school resides, and the talent available for driving the program. Each program emphasizes the areas of law and the skills students need to succeed in the world around them. Paralegal students come from various backgrounds and have a variety of learning skills and styles and differing professional interests. The Paralegal Professional was created for every kind of learner, whether they already possess a 4-year degree or are working on their first 2year degree; whether they are employed in law offices or returning to the workforce; whether they are enhancing their careers or exploring a career change. Chapter Outlines, Chapter Objectives, and Chapter Summaries guide students through the logic of the course. Boldface terms in text, chapter-end Legal Terminology lists, and the text Glossary work hand-in-hand to introduce a new vocabulary and reinforce its proper use. Colorful exhibits guide visual learners through the material. These basic features are enhanced with: Full chapters on each area of substantive law Numerous examples of both brief and full cases Integrated coverage of diversity Ethics guidelines for action Legal applications for technology tools in the law office Sample documents PROFESSIONALISM The paralegal profession is one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States today. By understanding the role paralegals play, students gain a respect and perspective appropriate for their chosen field. In each chapter, Ethics Questions for Analysis and Discussion provide ,readers the opportunity to strengthen ethical reasoning. In addition, on-doing discussion of both legal and business ethics demonstrates the connection between the two worlds. Contemporary Perspective boxes include articles, interviews, and essays about the critical issues that impact careers. Numerous Meet the Courthouse Team boxes describe the roles of personnel paralegals are likely to encounter. Each chapter's Case for Briefing walks students through one of the most important tasks they will perform as professionals; the briefing task is reinforced with legal reasoning, legal writing, legal research, and ethics research questions. Critical Legal Thinking and Writing questions provide practice for practitioners in all areas of the law. International Perspective features explore global legal and economic issues. Information Technology boxes highlight digital advancements and legislation relevant to legal personnel. Sidebars emphasize facts and issues relevant to the surrounding discussions. PRACTICE In addition to the Cases for Briefing, chapter-end features encourage review through such features as Working the Web, Cases for Discussion, and others. QUICK REFERENCE Every feature of the book is designed to be a quick reference for professionals and a study review for new learners. Features include: Marginal references to related websites. Checklists for career guidance and for paralegal procedures. Appendices on the U.S. Constitution, English/Spanish Legal Terminology, Internet Resources, Case Briefing, and Professional Rules of Conduct Guide on pronunciation of Latin terms SUPPLEMENTS The Paralegal Professional is backed by digital and print course supplements that support distance learning and lifelong skills. These include a complete Online Course and a time-limited version of LexBrief legal briefing software and the Lexiverse Legal Dictionary. The book can be packaged with state-specific materials at a reduced price; California Courts Texas Courts Florida Courts New York Courts New York Civil Practice Civil Litigation Instructor's Manual is free to instructors and available on CD-ROM complete with lecture notes and test questions available in files ready for word processing and printing. The CD also includes PowerPoint files for overheads and handouts. Prentice Hall Test Manager is available with more than 3 SO test questions to be selected at random or individually. Quizzes, tests, and exams can be created and printed when needed. All output can be scrambled into several different versions of the same test to discourage students from imitating one another's answers. WebCT Course for the book is fully classroom-tested and is available for Distance Learning students or as an online study enhancement, to the classroom. It is a complete package with reference links, sample documents, and handouts as well as all the course management features offered as a part of any WebCT course. Premium Companion Website is available for use as a classroom study enhancement or in cartridges that easily translate into Blackboard or CourseCompass learning environments. The Prentice Hall Companion Website technology course support program includes course management, bulletin boards, and class organization features such as online syllabi. FREE Companion Website is a limited version of the Premium Companion Website. It gives students an online study guide and review with immediate hints and feedback for completing review questions. LexBrief software is a tool designed to help students develop the analytical, organizational, and summation skills needed to have a successful career in the legal industry. Once these skills are mastered, LexBrief continues its utility as an unparalleled management tool. LexBrief allows users to easily and efficiently create and manage their case briefs. LexBrief comes with a customizable dictionary and the ability to cross-reference between briefs, as well as to organize briefs according to class. The Lexiverse Dictionary is a stand-alone, customizable legal dictionary for today's legal and paralegal students. This program allows students to augment the program's existing terminology and definitions database through the easy-to-use customization feature. Students can now tailor their studies through the continual use of this program by building up a customized database of terms and definitions unique to the individual user. The program is ideal for use in class via a laptop, at home, or even in the office.
From the Back Cover
Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional combines a solid introduction to the paralegal profession with a thorough introduction to law. The 2-books-in-1 format prepares students with the substantive and procedural legal knowledge that they need to succeed. The fully, up-to-date and extensive coverage of technology in the law office, legal and business ethics. international perspectives, and diversity prepares students for today's work environment.
This critical combination is designed to enhance the teaching structure of the course.
Concepts are presented in a manner appealing to both new and returning students.
Every feature is designed for quick reference by professionals and study review for learners.
The entire program is backed by digital and print course supplements that support distance learning and lifelong skills. These include a complete Online Course and a time-limited version of LexBrief legal briefing software and the Lexiverse Legal Dictionary.
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The Paralegal Professional
The Paralegal Professional,Henry R. Cheeseman,Thomas F. Goldman,Prentice Hall,0130264253,General,Handbooks, manuals, etc,Law,Legal Profession,Legal Reference / Law Profession,Legal assistants,United States,Law / General
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