Overview
This concise, practical text for the introductory paralegal course provides a thorough grounding in the paralegal profession, as well as a pragmatic overview of what paralegals are expected to know and do in the workplace. Successful author Deborah E. Bouchoux is highly regarded for her ability to present material effectively for paralegal students, and in THE PRACTICAL PARALEGAL, she gives students a solid foundation for professional success.
The text bridges the gap between classroom learning and application in a law office environment:
- the first section of the book begins with a review of study skills, then discusses the paralegal profession and the American Legal System
- the second section covers the paralegal skills of research, analysis, writing, and interviewing/investigation
- a final section on the workplace details what paralegals do in real life, the various types of law practice, the law office environment, career strategies, and techniques for success in the workplace
- the author supplies pragmatic information on situations that occur in the law office, such as: what to do if you observe ethical misconduct in the workplace, common blunders when using e-mail, cultivating listening skills, best practices for timekeeping and billing, and time management techniques to improve job performance
THE PRACTICAL PARALEGAL makes skillful use of special features to enhance learning:
- chapter overviews, practical tips, key terms, and marginal definitions appear throughout the book
- Net results provides references to helpful websites
- case illustrations, chapter summaries, and discussion questions reinforce the text
- Trivia sections offer fun and interesting facts relating to topics in the chapter
- Closing Arguments, a series of practical questions, require readers to locate information by accessing Internet sites
- the author gives suggestions for effective ways to improve note taking and study for exams
- a strong ancillary package includes an Instructors Manual with sample syllabi for different length courses, chapter outlines, valuable websites for instructors, and suggestions for additional practical exercises; comprehensive test bank, available in IM or on CD; and PowerPoint slides
Synopsis
This concise, practical text for the introductory paralegal course provides a thorough grounding in the paralegal profession, as well as a pragmatic overview of what paralegals are expected to know and do in the workplace. Successful author Deborah E. Bouchoux is highly regarded for her ability to present material effectively for paralegal students, and in THE PRACTICAL PARALEGAL, she gives students a solid foundation for professional success.
The text bridges the gap between classroom learning and application in a law office environment:
• the first section of the book begins with a review of study skills, then discusses the paralegal profession and the American Legal System
• the second section covers the paralegal skills of research, analysis, writing, and interviewing/investigation
• a final section on the workplace details what paralegals do in real life, the various types of law practice, the law office environment, career strategies, and techniques for success in the workplace
• the author supplies pragmatic information on situations that occur in the law office, such as: what to do if you observe ethical misconduct in the workplace, common blunders when using e-mail, cultivating listening skills, best practices for timekeeping and billing, and time management techniques to improve job performance
THE PRACTICAL PARALEGAL makes skillful use of special features to enhance learning:
• chapter overviews, practical tips, key terms, and marginal definitions appear throughout the book
• Net results provides references to helpful websites
• case illustrations, chapter summaries, and discussion questions reinforcethe text
• Trivia sections offer fun and interesting facts relating to topics in the chapter
• Closing Arguments, a series of practical questions, require readers to locate information by accessing Internet sites
• the author gives suggestions for effective ways to improve note taking and study for exams
• a strong ancillary package includes an Instructors Manual with sample syllabi for different length courses, chapter outlines, valuable websites for instructors, and suggestions for additional practical exercises; comprehensive test bank, available in IM or on CD; and PowerPoint slides