Name: Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work
ISBN: 9780357454053

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Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work

Introduce the latest technology and online tools for today's practicing paralegals as Miller/Meinzinger's PARALEGAL TODAY: THE LEGAL TEAM AT WORK, 8E provides a comprehensive introduction to the legal system. Real examples and practical applications reinforce concepts as students study ethical standards for paralegals and complete hands-on assignments. This user-friendly text covers both general information and specific areas of the law with an emphasis on understanding laws in society, the importance of professional responsibility and the skills needed to thrive in the legal environment. Updates address legal response to the #MeToo movement, social and legal trends in protecting women's rights in the workplace and the latest online legal research tools and services. Readers learn how to conduct effective interviews, work with witnesses and use metadata for information gathering. Expanded information details jury selection, technical requirements in today's courtrooms and family law issues. MindTap digital resources further reinforce understanding.

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PARALEGAL TODAY: LEGAL TEAM AT WORK

"Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work," 9th Edition, introduces the latest tools and trends shaping today’s legal field. This comprehensive, accessible text prepares students for the realities of the legal workplace through real-world examples, ethical dilemmas and hands-on assignments. It emphasizes professional responsibility, legal research and essential skills like interviewing, working with witnesses and analyzing metadata. New content explores the Limited Licensed Legal Paraprofessional program, remote legal offices and the ethical use of AI. Expanded coverage includes topics like jury selection, courtroom technology and developments in family law. This user-friendly edition equips students with the practical skills and legal knowledge they need to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving legal environment.

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Part I: THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION.
1. Today's Paralegal Profession.
2. Career Opportunities.
3. The Inner Workings of the Law Office.
4. Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
5. Sources of American Law.
6. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Part II: LEGAL PROCEDURES AND PARALEGAL SKILLS.
7. Legal Research and Analysis.
8. Online Legal Research.
9. Legal Writing: Form and Substance.
10. Civil Litigation: Before the Trial.
11. Conducting Interviews and Investigations.
12. Trial Procedures.
13. Criminal Law and Procedures.
Part III: SUBSTANTIVE AREAS OF LAW.
14. Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law.
15. Contracts and Intellectual Property Law.
16. Real Property and Insurance Law.
17. Family Law and Estates.
18. Business Organizations and Employment Law.
19. Bankruptcy and Environmental Law.
NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
NALA's Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants.
NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement.
NALS Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
NALA's Certification Program.
NFPA's PCCE Examination.
NALS Certification.
The Constitution of the United States.
Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English.

K12 Print + Digital Bundle: Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th Student Edition + MindTap (6-year access)

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K12 Print + Digital Bundle: Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th Student Edition + MindTap (1-year access)

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Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th K12 MindTap (1-year access)

IAC K12 MT PARALEGAL TODAY: LE GAL TEAM AT WORK 1YR

Our online learning platforms are designed to achieve better results. By increasing student engagement, improving teacher productivity, and using assessment to enable differentiation, we support growth. 

With Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th K12 MindTap (1-year access), our online solution goes further with content from the most trusted sources that not only aligns to your standards & certifications but creates a sense of belonging and inclusion.

Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th K12 MindTap (6-year access)

IAC K12 MT PARALEGAL TODAY: LE GAL TEAM AT WORK 6YR

Our online learning platforms are designed to achieve better results. By increasing student engagement, improving teacher productivity, and using assessment to enable differentiation, we support growth. 

With Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work, 8th K12 MindTap (6-year access), our online solution goes further with content from the most trusted sources that not only aligns to your standards & certifications but creates a sense of belonging and inclusion.

IAC K12 MT MAST PARALEGAL TODA Y:LEGAL TEAM AT WORK 1YR

IAC K12 MT MAST PARALEGAL TODA Y:LEGAL TEAM AT WORK 6YR

PART I: THE PARALEGAL PROFESSION.
1. Today's Paralegal Profession.
2. Career Opportunities.
3. The Inner Workings of the Law Office.
4. Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
5. Sources of American Law.
6. The Court System and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
PART II: LEGAL PROCEDURES AND PARALEGAL SKILLS.
7. Legal Research and Analysis.
8. Online Legal Research.
9. Legal Writing: Form and Substance.
10. Civil Litigation: Before the Trial.
11. Conducting Interviews and Investigations.
12. Trial Procedures.
13. Criminal Law and Procedures.
PART III: SUBSTANTIVE AREAS OF LAW.
14. Tort Law, Product Liability, and Consumer Law.
15. Contracts and Intellectual Property Law.
16. Real Property and Insurance Law.
17. Family Law and Estates.
18. Business Organizations and Employment Law.
19. Bankruptcy and Environmental Law.
NALA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
NALA's Model Standards and Guidelines for Utilization of Legal Assistants.
NFPA's Model Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility and Guidelines for Enforcement.
NALS Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility
NALA's Certification Program.
NFPA's PCCE Examination.
NALS Certification.
The Constitution of the United States.
Spanish Equivalents for Important Legal Terms in English.

Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work

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