Paralegal Professional: Essentials (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

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A strong foundation is the start of a great career. Taking this to heart, this award-winning author team has designed The Paralegal Professional: The Essentials, 2e to build the procedural knowledge and real-world skills needed for today’s paralegal. The essentials version places an emphasis on the profession and skills. A companion to the Paralegal Professional, 2e, it is known for its visual appeal, quality hands-on skills activities, and strong coverage of technology and ethics. Places and emphasis on the basic foundations including: developing critical thinking and procedural skills; learning about technology applications in the law office; and understanding how to handle ethical situations in the workplace. Strong coverage of technology hlps readers become comfortable using computers and common legal office software.  Paralegal professionals.

From the Back Cover

Written by an award-winning author team, The Paralegal Professional: Essentials provides a solid introduction to the paralegal profession. Students gain procedural legal knowledge in the real-world skills they need to succeed. The fully up-to-date and extensive coverage of law office technology, legal and business ethics, international perspectives, and diversity prepares students for today's work environment.

CAREER GUIDANCE + THE LAW

This critical combination includes

• Numerous examples of both Brief and Full Cases
• Integrated coverage of Diversity
• Ethics guidelines for action
• Legal applications for Technology tools in the law office

PROFESSIONALISM FOR EVERY KIND OF LEARNER

Concepts are presented in a manner appealing to both new and returning students.

• The presentation of both Legal and Business Ethics demonstrates the connection between two worlds.
• Ethics Questions in every chapter provide the opportunity to strengthen reasoning.
• Contemporary Perspective boxes include Articles, Interviews, and Essays about the critical issues that impact careers.
• Appendices offer guidelines for Case Briefing and for Ethical Obligations.

BRIEF COURSE

Every feature of the book is designed for a briefer course of study.

• Marginal references to related Websites
• Checklists for Career Guidance and for Procedures
• Internal guide on Latin Terms

The entire program is backed by digital and print course supplements that support distance learning and lifelong skills. These include a complete Online Course and a time-limited version of LexBrief legal briefing software and the Lexiverse Legal Dictionary.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (January 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132390833
• ISBN-13: 978-0132390835
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #321,155 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good book, Great shape, February 17, 2009

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I ordered paralegal professinals for my intro to paralegals class. the seller posted the book as a like new item. I received the book in 4-5 days and it was in great condition, no tears, or highlighting. When I need another book if they have it for sale, I will definitely get it from them.