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9781454862680 English 1454862688 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., Written by two highly experienced attorneys and legal educators who are keenly aware of the vital role of paralegals in the legal profession, The Professional Paralegal is a thorough overview of the U.S. legal system-and provides a careful examination of the paralegal professional's critical role. Throughout the text, attorneys Allan Tow and Mark Rotondo have woven profiles and insights from professional paralegals representing a variety of fields-and perspectives. Their testimonials provide first-hand information that can help students think about whether they would rather work, for example, in family law practice or at the public defender's office. That knowledge, which comes from experience, informs and brings the paralegal's perspective to every topic, from law and legal ethics to workplace issues and skill development. The Professional Paralegal, Second Edition, features: Balanced coverage of theory, doctrine, and practice, Coverage framed within the context of a paralegal's duties and purview, Discussion and analysis of legal ethics n every chapter, Realistic examples, exercises, and visual aids, Tips for applying theory to practice, Summaries and excerpts of court decisions, Questions that promote critical reading and case analysis, Detailed instruction for drafting and reviewing legal documents, Resumé building and interviewing strategies for career development, Online access to additional resources for discussion, research, and review Book jacket.
9781454862680 English 1454862688 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., Written by two highly experienced attorneys and legal educators who are keenly aware of the vital role of paralegals in the legal profession, The Professional Paralegal is a thorough overview of the U.S. legal system-and provides a careful examination of the paralegal professional's critical role. Throughout the text, attorneys Allan Tow and Mark Rotondo have woven profiles and insights from professional paralegals representing a variety of fields-and perspectives. Their testimonials provide first-hand information that can help students think about whether they would rather work, for example, in family law practice or at the public defender's office. That knowledge, which comes from experience, informs and brings the paralegal's perspective to every topic, from law and legal ethics to workplace issues and skill development. The Professional Paralegal, Second Edition, features: Balanced coverage of theory, doctrine, and practice, Coverage framed within the context of a paralegal's duties and purview, Discussion and analysis of legal ethics n every chapter, Realistic examples, exercises, and visual aids, Tips for applying theory to practice, Summaries and excerpts of court decisions, Questions that promote critical reading and case analysis, Detailed instruction for drafting and reviewing legal documents, Resumé building and interviewing strategies for career development, Online access to additional resources for discussion, research, and review Book jacket.