Showing posts with label LITIGATION. Show all posts
Showing posts with label LITIGATION. Show all posts

Saturday, 18 June 2011

The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, 5E

The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, 5EThe Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, fifth edition is an exceptional classroom text as well as a valuable post-classroom, on-the-job resource. The text and bundled workbook offer instructors a flexible course plan that guides the student through each step and major task of the litigation process. Educators and students alike will benefit from the clear presentation of material, the emphasis on ethics, the extensive coverage of electronic discovery and filing, as well as features such as the medical guide, numerous checklists, provocative quotations, and a wealth of practical assignments set in the context of one or more litigation cases

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Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals

Fundamentals of Litigation for ParalegalsFundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals is an established, highly successful text that provides paralegals with a comprehensive overview of the entire litigation process. The sixth edition has been completely updated to reflect the December 2007 changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and also includes expanded treatment of mediation and the use of computers as tools in the litigation process. Distinctive features of this outstanding text:

offers a complete understanding of the litigation process from the time the client walks into the office through trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolutions
balanced approach that does not oversimplify the litigation process but also does not cover so many rules and procedures that the learning process is thwarted
clear, flexible organization allows the instructor to easily decide which areas to cover in the course
pedagogical aids throughout the text make the material accessible to students. These include bold-face terms defined in the glossary; numerous examples, charts, checklists, and sample documents; chapter overviews and summaries; and review questions.
a detailed appendix of an entire case file provides a reference for each of the areas discussed in the text, from the filing of a complaint through settlement and appeal
the accompanying workbook on CD reinforces the concepts learned in the book. In addition to review questions, the workbook has case scenarios for the student to use in completing assignments for the course and for use by the instructor as case studies in class. Forms are included to give the student practice filling out the forms.
Instructor s Manual provides answers to the questions posed in the workbook and book, as well as test questions for each chapter with answers and explanations New to the Sixth Edition:
text completely updated to reflect the changes to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure enacted on December 1, 2007
new information on search tools on the Internet and the use of computers in the litigation process additional resources at the end of each chapter have been updated and revised
section on ADR has been expanded to include additional information on mediation
Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals has been an effective favorite of both students and instructors through five editions. The sixth edition continues to provide cutting-edge information in an extremely accessible format.

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Friday, 20 May 2011

LITIGATION PARALEGAL 4E (West Legal Studies)

LITIGATION PARALEGAL 4E (West Legal Studies)The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, 4th Edition, is presented in a clear and logical outline format that helps students learn the classifications and interrelationships of concepts and principles. It provides necessary background on the litigation paralegal, ethics, the office environment, and the courts. Utilizing this information, students work through a case, from intake interviews through appeal. As students develop competencies, they collect a system folder of documents that will serve as a litigation practice manual when they move on to work as paralegals. The text provides flexibility for instructors who wish to tailor the material to fit goals and time constraints. Also, appendixes on the system folder, the law of torts and contracts, and reading medical records, provide instructors with flexibility to meet the needs of students at different stages of the academic progress.

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