The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal: Winning Secrets to a Successful Career! (Everything (School & Careers)) [Paperback]

Steven Schneider (Author)

Book Description

Series: Everything (School & Careers) | Publication Date: April 27, 2006

- Authoritative, accessible, and affordably priced career guides
- Perfect for the beginner
The Everything Guide to Being a Paralegal is the ideal handbook for new paralegals, professionals looking to further or reevaluate their careers, or those considering the profession. Attorney Steven W. Schneider tackles the concerns of real law professionals, including:
- Paralegal career options
- Paralegal ethics and professional responsibility
- Pre-trial preparation
- The pros and cons of the top types of law practice
This book is the pathway to success in this growing field!

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About the Author

Steven W. Schneider (Duluth, MN) is a practicing attorney with more than twenty years of experience. Schneider is a Paralegal Studies Professor at Lake Superior College and teaches courses in Business Law, Torts and Personal Injury, Family Law, Wills, Trusts and Probate, Real Estate Property, Bankruptcy Law, and Advanced Legal Research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media (April 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593375832
• ISBN-13: 978-1593375836
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Law > One-L > Legal Profession

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide for paralegals or anyone considering the field., August 19, 2006

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This review is from: The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal: Winning Secrets to a Successful Career! (Everything (School & Careers)) (Paperback)

This book is a great overview of the paralegal field. It briefly covers every aspect of being a paralegal. This would be a great book to read if you are considering becoming a paralegal but aren't sure if it's the right career for you. I have completed a degree in paralegal studies and found this book to be a great review of all the areas I have studied. I'm sure it will be a handy reminder for those areas of paralegal practice that I don't use on a regular basis. I recommend it to everyone from beginning paralegals to those with years of experience. The author has done a great job of writing in a manner that keeps everything simple enough for anyone to understand but detailed enough to be of use to anyone involved in the paralegal field.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Career Guide for Serious Paralegals, September 19, 2007

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Charles Foster Kane (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal: Winning Secrets to a Successful Career! (Everything (School & Careers)) (Paperback)

As someone who earned a paralegal certification at WOLI (Washington Online Learning Institute), a 100% online school, I was very pleased to have this book recommended by my career counselor at WOLI. I found this book to be full of useful information about the paralegal profession, the importance of credentials and most importantly what potential employers such as law firms and corporations expect from persons such as myself. I understand that many WOLI students are using this book and I am pleased to recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good insight into the profession, February 8, 2008

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This review is from: The Everything Guide To Being A Paralegal: Winning Secrets to a Successful Career! (Everything (School & Careers)) (Paperback)

Good insight into the profession. Definitions of all legal branches well explained. Pros and cons on schooling very beneficial when researching schools or meeting with school admissions agents, etc.