Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills [Hardcover] 8e by William Statsky

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Brand New 
Hardcover: 928 pages
Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 8 edition (February 2, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1285449053
ISBN-13: 978-1285449050
Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 1.3 inches

 

Description

Master the hands-on skills you'll need to succeed in a modern law office with INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGALISM, 8e. Ten critical skills are covered in the book: identifying legal issues, breaking rules into elements,applying rules to facts interviewing clients, investigating facts, digesting discovery documents, providing litigation assistance, researching the law, drafting documents, and representing clients at administrative agencies where authorized by law.Packed with real-life insights and real-world examples,the text helps you understand the ethical guidelines that lawyers and paralegals must follow and covers the efforts underway to regulate the profession in legislatures, courts, bar associations, and paralegal associations.