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Legal Research and Writing for Paralegals takes students on a step-by-step journey through the intricacies of researching legal issues and creating legal documents. The focus is on critical areas paralegals deal with daily: what law is and how to find it, what role the Internet plays in legal research, how to incorporate legal research into writing, and how to create an array of legal documents. Ethics are integral to the practice of law, and each chapter addresses issues particularly relevant to paralegals. The many practical assignments throughout and at the end of each chapter allow students to put into practice what they are learning about research and writing. The pedagogy of the book focuses on three main goals: Learning outcomes (critical thinking, vocabulary building, skill development, issues analysis, writing practice) Relevance of topics without sacrificing theory (ethical challenges, current law practices, technology application) Practical application (real-world exercises, practical advice, portfolio creation) The Paralegal Supersite Site

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Author:   Pamela Tepper ,  Neal Bevans (WESTERN PIEDMONT COMM COLL) ,  Tepper Pamela ,  Bevans Neal
Publisher:   McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint:   McGraw-Hill Professional
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   1.345kg
ISBN:  

9780073524627

ISBN 10:   007352462
Pages:   688
Publication Date:   22 May 2008
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART ONE: MASTERING THE LAW Chapter 1: The American Legal System: Navigating through the Process Chapter 2: The Sources of the Law: What’s in a Law Library Chapter 3: Case Law and Reporters: Finding Judges’ Opinions Chapter 4: Understanding and Briefing of Case Decisions Chapter 5: Researching Constitutions, Statutes, and Administrative Rules and Regulations PART TWO: FINDING AND UPDATING TOOLS Chapter 6: Legal Research Finding Tools: The Traditions and New Trends Chapter 7: Updating the Law: Shepard’s Citations and KeyCite PART THREE: PLANNING A RESEARCH PROJECT Chapter 8: Online Search Techniques: Learning the Methods Chapter 9: Internet Sources of the Law: Searching for Reliability Chapter 10: Roadmap for Legal Research: A Guided Plan PART FOUR: LEGAL WRITING BASICS Chapter 11: Introduction to Legal Writing Chapter 12: The Mechanics of Construction Chapter 13: Effective and Persuasive Legal Writing Chapter 14: Citations in Legal Writing PART FIVE: PRACTICAL WRITING APPLICATIONS Chapter 15: The Basics of Legal Correspondence Chapter 16: The Internal Office Memorandum Chapter 17: Court Documents: Pleadings, Discovery, and Motions PART SIX: PERSUASIVE WRITING Chapter 18: The Memorandum of Law to the Trial Court Chapter 19: The Appellate Brief Glossary Index

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Pamela R. Tepper is general counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. Ms. Tepper worked in the Virgin Islands’ Department of Justice as the Deputy Solicitor General, managing government contracts for the Territory and special projects. She has taught paralegal studies at Southeastern Paralegal Institute, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Texas, Arlington campus. She continues her teaching at the University of the Virgin Islands, where she teaches Legal Research and Writing in the certificate and associates degree programs. Basic Legal Writing, 2d edition, is one of a number of books written by Ms. Tepper, which include Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code, Texas Legal Research, and Basic Legal Research and Writing. Ms. Tepper graduated from Hamilton College with a B.A. and New England School of Law with a J.D. She is licensed to practice in Texas and the Virgin Islands. Neal R. Bevans, J.D. is a former Assistant District Attorney and private attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has had extensive civil litigation experience while working as an insurance defense attorney. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for more than ten years. A multiple-year honoree in Who’s Who among America’s Teachers, Bevans is the author of numerous magazine articles and textbooks, including Civil Law and Litigation for Paralegals.

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