Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking ApproachBalancing practice and theory, Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach offers a well-rounded introduction to law and the American legal system. Currier, Eimermann, and Campbell’s thoughtfully revised seventh edition offers comprehensive coverage combined with interesting topics, timely cases, and effective pedagogy. Through hypotheticals, examples, and well-designed questions, the authors engage students in the process of critical thinking and analysis. New to the Seventh Edition:
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Contents
p xiii | |
Finding and Analyzing the | |
Torts | |
A Paralegals and Lawyers | |
Property and Estate | |
Criminal | |
Appendix B Fundamentals of Good Writing | |
a Types of Crimes | |
Paralegal Professional Associations | |
Sources of | |
A Federal versus State | |
p xv | |
Paralegals in the Legal System | |
Court Personnel | |
Civil Litigation and Its Alternatives | |
Glossary | |
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