Introduction to paralegal studies
Subtitle: a critical thinking approach
By: Katherine A. Currier, Thomas E. Eimermann.
Contributors: Eimermann, Thomas E.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Frederick, MD
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780735578647
Subjects: Legal assistants -- United States; Practice of law -- United States
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to the study of law and the paralegal profession; title: Paralegals in the legal system; title: Functions and sources of law; title: Classification of the law; title: Structure of the court system; title: Civil litigation and its alternatives; title: Torts; title: Contracts and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC); title: Property and specialized practice areas; title: Criminal law and procedure; title: Legal ethics; title: Finding and interpreting statutory law; title: Finding and interpreting court opinions; title: Finding the law; title: Applying the law; title: Interviewing; title: Evidence and investigations; title: Computers and case management.