The Litigation Paralegal A Systems Approach

Succeed in your course and prepare for your paralegal career with McCord/Tepper's THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, 7th edition. Combining theories and principles of law with practical skills, this engaging, highly visual text includes forms, checklists and online resources that illustrate real-world practice. The book covers the latest electronic discovery issues and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the paralegal. New sections highlight the impact and influence of social media in the litigation setting and offer tips for a healthy work-life balance. A wide range of new and updated cases, ethics assignments, key terms and study questions help you master key content.

This On-line component is meant to complement the textbook, activities, discussions and any instructor lectures (classroom or On-line)

Succeed in your course and prepare for your paralegal career with THE LITIGATION PARALEGAL: A SYSTEMS APPROACH, SIXTH EDITION. Combining theories and principles of law with practical skills, this engaging, highly visual text includes numerous forms, checklists, and online resources in the context of the law office. The book covers the latest electronic discovery issues and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the paralegal. It also includes a wide range of new and updated cases, practical tips, assignments, key terms, and study questions to help you master the content.

ON LINE RESOURCE- On-line Resource for this text includes updates to sample materials, additional exercises, and Web links

The Litigation Paralegal: A Systems Approach, fifth edition provides students and faculty with a learning resource written specifically for them. It is a resource combining the theories and principles of law with practical paralegal skills, paralegal ethics, numerous forms, checklists, practice tips, online resources, and a focus on the goals and needs of the paralegal profession, all in the context of the law office. This text also provides instructors with the flexibility to utilize the step-by-step law office litigation system, which stresses student organizational skills and quality control techniques, or any other approach of the instructor's choosing. This new edition addresses electronic discovery and filing and the associated ethical and practical responsibilities of the lawyer and the paralegal. New revisions to the Federal Rules of Evidence and Civil and Appellate Procedure are examined, as are the practice requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. New/revised forms have been added to reflect current practice. Web sites, assignments, key terms, and study questions have been updated throughout the text as well. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.