About the Book
Introduction to Law for Paralegals
Second Edition
Neal R. Bevans
2008. 424 pages. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-7355-6920-1. Instructor's Manual wtih Test Bank and PowerPoint slides. (Ancillary materials also included on CD-ROM.)
About the Book
Introduction to Law for Paralegals covers not only the theory but also the practical aspects of every day legal practice. This text prepares students for the transition from classroom to courtroom, offering balanced coverage of procedural concepts along with an introduction to specific areas of the law.
Features that have made this text a favorite include:
- Devotion to practical applications, such as legal research, ethics, trials, and appellate issues as well as substantive legal issues, ranging from personal injury and contracts to intellectual property.
- Clear, engaging writing style
- Emphasis on practical skill acquisition which is discussed in conjunction with substantive legal issues
- Reader-friendly design, with marginal definitions of key terms and phrases, inset boxes that explore various concepts, and chapter features such as “Skills You Need in the Real World” and “Issues at a Glance” that encapsulate important concepts. The text also includes numerous examples, figures, tables, and hypotheticals to help students understand various legal issues and make effective use of different student learning styles.
- Excellent end-of-chapter activities, with chapter summaries, review questions, discussion questions, web references, ethics discussions, suggestions for further reading, sample documents, and “personality quizzes” that help students determine what area of the law is right for them
- Shorter length and level of material makes this text the perfect choice for Associate’s-level paralegal courses
New to the Second Edition:
- New developments and new case law
- More in-depth coverage of substantive law areas
- More coverage of computer technology in the law office
The book is part of a comprehensive instructional package that includes PowerPoint slides and an extensive Instructor’s Manual featuring:
- Sample syllabi
- Information on teaching strategies
- Chapter-by-chapter resource information
- Answer keys for all discussion questions and Internet assignments
- Detailed suggestions for additional assignments
- A Test Bank of exam questions available in both the Instructor’s Manual and on CD-ROM
Introduction to Law for Paralegals, Second Edition echoes the features that have made it a success in its first edition. It has since been updated to reflect changes in legislation and offers a greater coverage of the use of computer technology in the law office.
