The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach [Hardcover]

James W. H., J.D. McCord (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 1997 | ISBN-10: 0314202528 | ISBN-13: 978-0314202529 | Edition: 3rd

Takes a task-oriented (competency-based) approach throughout, walking students through each state of pre-trial preparation and trial. Students draft documents based on hypothetical law suit and can build an optional detailed systems manual containing forms, documents, and checklists. Thoroughly updated throughout to reflect the most recent changes in Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on Service of Process and Discovery. Also includes updated information on technology to include the most recent applications, software, and Internet resources. The text emphasizes the student's state practice in addition to federal practice. In the Third Edition, these pedagogical features are found at the end of the chapters for ease of use:

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About the Author

James McCord is an experienced trial attorney in criminal law, professor at the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a member of the Wisconsin and Kentucky Bar Associations. He is the author of several books and articles on the paralegal profession and practice and is a frequent speaker at legal conferences. Mr. McCord is Past President of the American Association for Paralegal Education, a former member of the American Bar Association Legal Assistant Program Approval Commission, and is included in "Who's Who in Law." --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 600 pages
• Publisher: West Pub Co; 3rd edition (March 7, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0314202528
• ISBN-13: 978-0314202529
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,417,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good book - well written, January 9, 2007

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Dacia Gulledge "Amazon Addict" (Birmingham, AL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LITIGATION PARALEGAL 4E (West Legal Studies) (Hardcover)

I had to buy this book as part of a college course curriculum.

This was an informative and well written book which was also easy to read and follow. I can't stand boring complicated college books so this one was a welcome change. It really helped to break down the litigation process and defined many terms and uncomplicated some things that would have been quite difficult otherwise.

I'd definitely recommend it to anyone just wanting to know more about litigation, especially those who don't want to be bogged down with technical legal jargon which is hard for most people to understand.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Fourth Edition Is Suited To Several Types, September 15, 2008

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Aung Htun (811 Lavina St. Fort Wayne IN 46802-4030) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: LITIGATION PARALEGAL 4E (West Legal Studies) (Hardcover)

".....THIS FOURTH EDITION IS SUITED TO SEVERAL TYPES of students.
These include the traditional college classroom student, the student learning through a virtual course, and the paralegal being trained in the law office as a litigation paralegal....."
[from the book of the preface by James W. H. McCord]

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top-Notch Textbook, October 19, 2009

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J.L. Populist (WI,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: LITIGATION PARALEGAL 4E (West Legal Studies) (Hardcover)

THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL is a complete textbook for anyone interested in pursuing a career as a paralegal. This book focuses on litigation and a paralegal's role in the process.

Some observations on the book:

The exhibits were very beneficial.

Appendix B- The Substantive Law of Torts, Appendix C- The Substantive Law of Contracts are good primer material.

Appendix D- A Mini-Guide for Interpreting Medical Records was something I didn't expect to find. I found that to be really helpful.

The Paralegal Handbook at the front of the book was another good inclusion.

Mr. McCord provides detailed step-by-step instruction on the litigation process.

Also included are a short Glossary and Index.

This book is a comprehensive textbook. Organized and written very well. I highly recommend the book to students or those interested in the litigation process as every-day citizens.