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Basic Contract Law for Paralegals

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Fifth Edition

Jeffrey A. Helewitz

2008. 480 pages. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0-7355-6735-1. Instructor's Manual with Test Bank and PowerPoint slides. (Ancillary materials also included on CD-ROM.)




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About the Book

Basic Contract Law for Paralegals gives students a firm foundation in the basics of contract law.  This newly revised edition of the best-selling text offers comprehensive and straightforward presentation that speaks clearly to students, engaging them with lively examples which help to bring theory to life.

Instructors choose Basic Contract Law for Paralegals for its:

  • quick, simple, and straightforward introduction to all of the basics of contracts law, specifically designed for paralegal students
  • comprehensive coverage of all the key topics including a chapter on drafting simple contracts
  • clearly written text and lively examples that help students understand the law
  • well-crafted pedagogy,  including chapter overviews, highlighted examples, key terms, review questions, sample clauses for analysis, edited cases, chapter summaries, and end-of-chapter exercises
  • manageable length that makes this book ideal for shorter courses

Exciting changes to this Fifth Edition include:

  • new cases keep the book fresh in its Fifth Edition
  • additional new cases in the supplemental cases appendix
  • appendix with updated sample contracts, and additional samples provided in the Instructor’s Manual

For instructors in search of a basic, straightforward book on the key concepts in contract law, Basic Contract Law for Paralegals, Fifth Edition is just what they are looking for.  Its student-friendly design and manageable length makes this text appealing to professors and students alike.