The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach
By James W. H. McCord, J.D., Pamela R. Tepper
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Combining theories and principles of law with practical skills, McCord/Tepper's THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 7th edition, gives students an engaging, highly visual overview of the role of the paralegal in today's legal settings. Detailed exhibits, forms, checklists and practical tips illustrate the realities of paralegal work, while the book's proven step-by-step law office litigation system stresses organizational skills and quality control techniques. The new edition covers the latest electronic discovery issues and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the lawyer and paralegal as well as work-life balance in the legal profession and the impact of social media in the litigation setting. A wide range of new and updated cases, assignments, key terms and study questions help students master the content, and new assignments emphasize the importance of ethics.
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Combining theories and principles of law with practical skills, McCord/Tepper's THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 7th edition, gives students an engaging, highly visual overview of the role of the paralegal in today's legal settings. Detailed exhibits, forms, checklists and practical tips illustrate the realities of paralegal work, while the book's proven step-by-step law office litigation system stresses organizational skills and quality control techniques. The new edition covers the latest electronic discovery issues and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the lawyer and paralegal as well as work-life balance in the legal profession and the impact of social media in the litigation setting. A wide range of new and updated cases, assignments, key terms and study questions help students master the content, and new assignments emphasize the importance of ethics.
Clear and concise presentation of concepts and practice skills promotes quicker comprehension and easier application of chapter material.
Realistic case scenarios and assignments simulate the law office setting -- stimulating student interest and motivation. These case scenarios are reemphasized in the "Case Assignment" and "Ethics Assignment" sections, the systems folder assignments and the end-of-chapter applications assignments.
References to key court decisions and examination of pertinent rules of law, evidence and procedures enhance student understanding of the importance of legal authority and policies.
The "Case Study: Understanding the Law" gives students practice reviewing, researching and analyzing the same kinds of cases they would see in a law office or other legal setting.
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