Overview
Giving paralegal students everything they need to understand civil litigation - in the office, during the discovery, and through trial and appeal. This completely revised edition of a distinctly student friendly text provides a comprehensive overview of the role of the paralegal in civil litigation.
Be sure to notice these teachings and learning aids:
• thorough explanation of all the basics of litigation,written at the level of the beginner in a conversational tone
• well-structured text covers all the typical material in the basic course without overwhelming students
• frequent illustrations and forms provide realistic examples of litigation practice
• practical, common-sense considerations for paralegals are highlighted as appropriate
• the author explains difficult concepts in special boxed sections
• two sample cases are used throughout the tex to provide coherent examples for students
Changes to the text make the Second Edition completely current and even more accessible:
• scrupulously revised to reflect all changes to the law since publication of the previous edition
• more material on ethics and internet/computer technology
• practical issues boxes edited for timelines and usefulness
• revised and updated appendices
• completely new design makes the text much more attractive and readable