Introduction to Law for Paralegals: A Critical Thinking Approach [With Free Web Access]

By Katherine A. Currier and Thomas E. Eimermann

Book Overview

Written by Katherine Currier and Tom Eimermann, authors of the critically acclaimed INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES: A CRITICAL THINKING APPROACH offers a conprehensive and intelligent overview deigned for introductory paralegal courses focused on basic legal concepts and paralegal skills. Students and teachers alike will find the book offers a clear and logicl organization tha enhances accessibility. Readers will find a number of special features. This comprehensive and intelligent overview is carefully designed for introductory paralegal courses focused on basic legal concepts and paralegal skills. The book's thoughtful presentation teaches students how to use and analyze what they have learned - actively teaching critical thinking skills through excellent analysis and examples. The clear, logical organization is divided into three parts: The American Legal System, Legal Analysis, and Paralegal Skills. The book is accompanied by a helpful Teacher's Manual and PowerPoint Slides. Featuring outstanding pedagogy, The text provides: charts and other graphics, discussion questions, hypothetical cases to place concepts in the context of real situations, legal reasoning exercises, review questions, definitions in the margins of the text, ethics alerts and practice tips, and a comprehensive glossary

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735502765
• ISBN13: 9780735502765
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful Book

This is a very helpful book for paralegal and criminal justice students. If you find this book for under $50 it is a well spent investment into your education. Keep it for other courses to references.