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New to the Seventh Edition: Updated with changes in the law, new NetNotes and Web Exercises, and additional Discussion Questions and Legal Reasoning Exercises New case excerpts on trademark issues and the constitutionality of the ...
Key Features of the New Edition: Comprehensive coverage of key legal concepts Hypotheticals, questions, and exercises that engage students in critical thinking A logical three-part organization Student-friendly skill development for basic ...
The text is divided into four parts, reflecting the topics addressed in an introductory course: Part I: Paralegals and the American Legal System Part II: Substance of the Law Part III: Legal Analysis and Research Part IV: Paralegals and the ...
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 ...
Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach
Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach
New to the Fourth Edition: Coverage of agency Streamlined coverage of legal research and writing Updated cases Discussion of current technology and its use in legal practice End-of-chapter exercises and practice questions for test review ...
While the text is geared to the role of the paralegal, it is an excellent survey of the legal system for all disciplines of study, including pre-law, legal studies, business administration, and accounting programs.
This book provides an excellent survey of law ideal for all disciplines including pre-law, legal studies, paralegal and legal assistant programs, business administration, and accounting.
An Introduction to Law for Paralegals a Critical Thinking Aproach