Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work

"ETHICS WATCH" FEATURES DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND RESPONSIBILITY. This edition's "Ethics Watch" features immerse students in engaging, hypothetical situations that present an ethical dilemma.

OFFICE TECH AND CYBERSECURITY FEATURES HIGHLIGHT IMPORTANT TECHNOLOGY IN LAW PRACTICE TODAY. These features in each chapter explore how up-to-date law practices use technology to keep client information secure, enhance communication, guide electronic discovery and address other important legal issues.

PROVEN STUDY TOOLS GUIDE REVIEW AND MASTERY OF SKILLS AND CONCEPTS. Numerous features and exhibits throughout the text as well as comprehensive end-of-chapter activities, including group projects, encourage learners to apply concepts through hands-on practice.

"DEVELOPING PARALEGAL SKILLS" FEATURES DEMONSTRATE HOW STUDENTS WILL USE SKILLS ON THE JOB. Students see the relevance and importance of this edition's content as this feature shows students how the principles they are learning are put into practice.

EXPERIENCED PARALEGAL PROFESSIONALS CONTRIBUTE AND BRING VARIED PERSPECTIVES TO KEY TOPICS. This edition provides insights from numerous successful and experienced paralegal professionals that bring concepts to life and demonstrate the value of what readers are learning.

UPDATED TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL EXERCISES PREPARE STUDENTS FOR ON-THE-JOB SUCCESS. You can assign fresh, new end-of-chapter exercises for your students to complete individually or in teams.

ENHANCED DISCUSSION EXPLORES ONLINE POLICIES AND STRATEGIES IN TODAY'S LAW FIRM. Coverage details typical e-mail policies, social media strategies and Internet security requirements found in the typical law firm to help students prepare for success in today's workplace.

UPDATED COVERAGE EXAMINES THE LATEST ONLINE RESEARCH TOOLS AND SERVICES. Students learn how to maximize today' s online legal research tools and resources. Current discussions in this edition review and compare the costs and benefits of Westlaw Edge, Lexis Advantage, Bloomberg Law and Fastcase.

EXPANDED COVERAGE ADDRESSES CYBERSECURITY USED TO PROTECT ELECTRONIC RECORDS. This critical discussion helps students understand the role of paralegals today in protecting both their firms and their clients in litigation.

NUMEROUS NEW STUDY QUESTIONS ASSIST IN MASTERING CHAPTER CONCEPTS. These new study questions for each chapter guide students in reviewing chapter material, working alone or in groups. Practical exercises direct students through research for a variety of contemporary topics.

OFFICE TECH AND CYBERSECURITY FEATURES EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENTS IMPORTANT IN LAW. These features in every chapter explore the latest developments in technology for document retention, communications with clients, electronics in the courtroom and other tasks relevant to modern law practice.