Written as in introduction to paralegal careers and American substantive law, this text is divided into two main parts. The first part is about the paralegal profession, including opportunities for paralegals, required skills, ethics, and responsibilities. This section also introduces students to the American legal system. The second part focuses on the various roles of the paralegal in each substantive area of American law. ALSO AVAILABLE Study Guide, ISBN: 0-8273-6418-0 INSTRUCTOR SUPPLEMENTS CALL CUSTOMER SUPPORT TO ORDER Computerized Testbank, ISBN: 0-8273-7134-9 Instructor's Manual, ISBN: 0-8273-6079-7
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When Mrs. Irwin brought suit against the town, the court had to determine whether the town should be held liable for the police officer's actions. Massachusetts has a tort claims act that is similar to the federal statute in that it ...
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ABA Model Guidelines for the Utilization of Paralegal Services
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This overview of the system of law and government in the United States is a revision of the successful "Equal Justice Under the Law", that provides the conceptual tools needed to prepare individuals for their roles as citizens, paralegals, ...
The Sixth Edition of An Introduction to the American Legal System provides both historical context and thoroughly up-to-date coverage of all aspects of American law and the legal system.
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Nonlawyer Activity in Law-related Situations: A Report with Recommendations
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