Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills,
9th Edition

1. Introduction to a New Career in Law.
2. Paralegal Employment.
3. On-the-Job Realities: Assertiveness Training for Paralegals.
4. The Regulation of Paralegals.
5. Introduction to Law Office Administration.
6. Attorney Ethics and Paralegal Ethics.
7. Introduction to the Legal System.
8. Introduction to Legal Analysis.
9. Legal Research.
10. Legal Writing.
11. An Introduction to the Use of Computers in a Law Office.
12. Legal Interviewing.
13. Investigation in a Law Office.
14. Litigation Support: The Role of the Paralegal.
15. Informal and Administrative Advocacy.
Appendices.
Glossary.

• William P. Statsky

  William Statsky has been is a member of the ethics committee and the advisory council for the National Federation of Paralegal Associations and a member of the Certifying Board of the National Association of Legal Assistants. He has taught at Columbia Law School, UCLA School of Law, Antioch School of Law and Thomas Edison State College and is the author of numerous groundbreaking legal textbooks for paralegals. He was a member of the transition team for then-President-Elect Ronald Reagan. Mr. Statsky holds a master of law degree (LL.M.) in urban affairs as well as a juris doctorate degree (J.D.).

• Pamela Tepper

  Pamela R. Tepper is the solicitor general of the Virgin Islands. She manages the Solicitor General Division of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice, which focuses on appeals, contracts, habeas corpus challenges and employment issues. Previously she served as the deputy solicitor general of this department, where she managed the section's contracts, appeals and special projects. From 2000 to 2008, Tepper was vice president of legal affairs and general counsel at the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center in St. Croix, Virgin Islands. For more than 20 years, she has taught in several paralegal programs, including the Southeastern Paralegal Institute and Southern Methodist University programs in Dallas, Texas; The University of Texas, Arlington; and the University of the Virgin Islands. In addition to this textbook, Tepper has authored THE LAW OF CONTRACTS AND THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE, BASIC LEGAL WRITING FOR PARALEGALS, LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING and TEXAS LEGAL RESEARCH. Tepper earned a B.A. from Hamilton College and her J.D. at New England Law in Boston, Massachusetts. She is licensed to practice law in Texas and the Virgin Islands. She also practices in the Virgin Islands District Court and Federal Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

• The book reflects the latest changes in the profession, including regulation and career opportunities.

• Updated coverage of paralegal tasks, such as legal research and evidence management, reflects the realities of today's paralegal role.

• Updated examples, assignments, hands-on activities and charts help students master key concepts.

• The introductory fact pattern highlights situations a paralegal may encounter in their everyday practice. The facts are followed within the text to show the application of the chapter’s subject matter text to the introductory facts.

• Online exercises are throughout the chapter in sections entitled “Analyze This” or “Online Exercises.” This will assist the student working with online searches become familiar with various websites where information can be located. The online exercises also provide an opportunity for students to engage in critical thinking skills that are needed in the legal profession.

• Quick Tips are included throughout the chapter. These are practical tips that paralegals can use in their jobs.

• Two cases are featured in each chapter which discuss a legal concept from the chapter. A summary of the case is included along with discussion questions at the end of the case to assist the student in understanding the concepts.

• New sections in each chapter include technology updates and social media application in the legal profession. Each section is used to highlight new technologies in the legal profession as well as the use of social media as tools in the practice of law, such as its use in investigation and discovery.

• At the end of each chapter is a section that focuses on paralegal perspectives and features paralegals on-the-job observations and the practical aspects of being a paralegal.

• New exercises are added to the text to test the student’s knowledge of the concepts addressed in the chapter. There is a new addition to the exercises entitled “Portfolio Binder Assignment” where the student will create a portfolio of sample work that can be used in interviews or on the job.

• Comprehensive coverage of critical competency areas and key skills, such as research, writing and administrative tasks, prepare students for their role as an integral part of the legal team.

• Numerous charts facilitate comparison of such topics as different employment settings of paralegals and the variety of tests used by the court to define the practice of law.

• Practical assignments and review questions allow students to apply each chapter's concepts.

• Each chapter includes chapter outlines, checklists, chapter summaries and key terms to help students master the material.

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