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

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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 a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Bar Associations and related Attorney Organizations
• 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
• California Legislation on Paralegals
• Paralegal Business Cards
• Fifty-State Survey: Finding Public records, State Legal Forms, the State Court system, and Government Agency Contacts
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business
• Paralegal Day
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots

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I.  Introduction

• Introduction to Tort Law and Practice
• Legal Analysis in Tort Law
• Fact Gathering in Tort Litigation
• Foreseeability in Tort Law 

II.  Intentional Torts

• Battery
• Assault
• False Imprisonment and False Arrest
• Intentional infliction of Emotional Distress
• Misuse of Legal Process (Malicious Prosecution; Abuse of Process)
• Conversion and Trespass to Chattels
• Strict Liability 

III.  Negligence

• Negligence: a Summary
• Negligence: Duty
• Negligence: Breach of Duty
• Medical Malpractice
• Legal Malpractice
• Negligence: Damages
• Negligence: Defenses
• Products Liability, Breach of Warranty, Mass Torts
• Survival and Wrongful Death 

IV.  Other Torts and Defenses

• Torts Against and Within the family
• Torts Connected with Land (Trespass to Land, Premises Liability)
• Defamation (Libel, Slander)
• Defamation on the Internet
• Invasion of Privacy
• Misrepresentation
• Consent and other Tort Defenses 

V.  Workers’ Compensation and Settlement

• Workers’ Compensation
• Settling a Tort Case 

Appendix

• Automobile Insurance
• Resources for a Tort Practice
• 50 State Survey on Medical Malpractice

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE ESSENTIALS EDITION

How to Study Law in the Classroom and on the Job

• Classroom Learning
• On-the-Job Learning: The Art of Being Supervised

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Definitions of a Paralegal
• Federal Government Organization Chart
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business

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               TABLE OF CONTENTS  OF CURRENT EDITION 

I. Introduction 

• Introduction to Family Law and Practice
• Ethics and Malpractice in Family Law
• Compiling a Family History 

II. Premarital Agreements, Marriage Formation, Annulment 

• Premarital Agreements and Cohabitation Agreements
• Traditional Marriage and Alternatives
• Annulment 

III. Divorce

• Divorce Grounds and Procedure
• Spousal Support, Property Division, and the Separation Agreement
• Child Custody
• Child Support
• Tax Consequences of Separation and Divorce 

IV. Women’s Rights, Paternity, Legal Status of Children Adoption, Family Torts

• The Legal Rights of Women
• Illegitimacy and Paternity Proceedings
• The Legal Status of Children
• Adoption
• The New Science of Motherhood
• Torts and Family Law 

Appendix

• General Instructions for the Assignments in the Book
• Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act
• Parental Kidnaping Prevention Act
• Uniform Interstate Family Support Act
• State Child-Support Enforcement Agencies
• State Child Welfare Agencies
• Marriage Laws
• Divorce, Marriage, Birth, and Death Records
• Organizations and Resources

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PARALEGAL TASKS COVERED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS 

OF LAW AND PRACTICE:

Adoption

Change of Name Law

Child Abuse

Child Custody

Community Organization

Consumer Law

Corporate Law

Corrections Law

Divorce Law

Draft (Selective Service) Law

Education Law

Employment Law

Health Law

Immigration Law

Investigation

Juvenile Delinquency

Landlord-Tenant Law

Law Office Administration

Litigation

Military Law

Motor Vehicle Law

Parajudge

Paternity

Petroleum Land law

Post-Conviction Remedies

Probate

Real Estate Law

Tax Law

Tribal Courts

Trusts Law

Unemployment Insurance law

Welfare Law

Workers’ compensation Law

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

Where Paralegals Work

• The Job Market
• The Major Employers 

What Paralegals Do

• Paralegal Specialties
• Paralegal tasks in 45 Areas of the law 

Finding a Job

• General Strategies
• Job Hunting Notebook
• Your Second Job 

Appendix

• How to Start a Freelance Paralegal Business
• Federal Job Information
• Proposing Legislation to Increase Paralegal Employment in the Government
• Paralegal Associations 

Glossary

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TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

Where Paralegals Work

• The Job Market
• The Major Employers 

What Paralegals Do

• Paralegal Specialties
• Paralegal tasks in 45 Areas of the law 

Finding a Job

• General Strategies
• Job Hunting Notebook
• Your Second Job 

Appendix

• How to Start a Freelance Paralegal Business
• Federal Job Information
• Proposing Legislation to Increase Paralegal Employment in the Government
• Paralegal Associations 

Glossary

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         TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

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

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Bar Associations and related Attorney Organizations
• 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
• California Legislation on Paralegals
• Paralegal Business Cards
• Fifty-State Survey: Finding Public records, State Legal Forms, the State Court system, and Government Agency Contacts
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business
• Paralegal Day
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots

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         TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

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

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Bar Associations and related Attorney Organizations
• 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
• California Legislation on Paralegals
• Paralegal Business Cards
• Fifty-State Survey: Finding Public records, State Legal Forms, the State Court system, and Government Agency Contacts
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business
• Paralegal Day
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots

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         TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

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

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Bar Associations and related Attorney Organizations
• 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
• California Legislation on Paralegals
• Paralegal Business Cards
• Fifty-State Survey: Finding Public records, State Legal Forms, the State Court system, and Government Agency Contacts
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business
• Paralegal Day
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots

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         TABLE OF CONTENTS OF CURRENT EDITION

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

Part I: THE PARALEGAL IN THE LEGAL SYSTEM

• Introduction to a new Career in Law
• Paralegal Employment
• On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals
• 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
• An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office
• Introduction to Law Office Management
• Informal and Formal Administrative Advocacy 

APPENDIX

• Bibliography on Paralegals
• Fifty-State Survey: Paralegal Associations, Bar Associations that Allow Paralegal Membership, and Related Associations
• Fifty-State Survey: Bar Associations and related Attorney Organizations
• 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
• California Legislation on Paralegals
• Paralegal Business Cards
• Fifty-State Survey: Finding Public records, State Legal Forms, the State Court system, and Government Agency Contacts
• How to Start a Paralegal Freelance Business
• Paralegal Day
• Paralegal News Stories, War Stories, and Parting Shots