Introduction to Paralegalism 8th Edition (2015)

Introduction to Paralegalism 8th Edition (2015)

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

• How to Study Law in the Classroom and on the Job 

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to the Paralegal Career
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: The Assertive Paralegal
• The Regulation of Paralegals
• Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics
• Introduction to the Legal System 

Part II: THE SKILLS OF A PARALEGAL

• Introduction to Legal Analysis
• Legal Interviewing
• Investigation in a Law Office
• Litigation Assistantship
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Books, Articles, and Social Media on Paralegals
• Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations, and Related Associations
• Federal Government Organization Chart
• Fifty-State Survey: Ethics Opinions, Ethics Rules, Paralegal Statutes, Paralegal Employment Resources, Reports on Paralegal Ethics, and Legal Research on State Law
• Ethics Codes of National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) , National Federation of Paralegal Associations (NFPA), and NALS, the Association of legal Professionals
• Paralegal Blogs
• Starting a Freelance Paralegal Business
• State Resources
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots