Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543802966
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543802966
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543802966
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 463
Book Description
Clearly written, and replete with design elements that facilitate study and review, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides succinct coverage that focuses on the professional paralegal. Perfect for use in shorter courses, or substantive courses with an ethics component, the Fifth Edition provides timely and thorough coverage of all major legal ethics topics. New to the Fifth Edition: Discussion of how the ethics of technology affects paralegals in matters of confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest, and advertising Changes in legal practice that add to the responsibilities of paralegals Refreshed review questions, discussion questions, hypotheticals, and projects Professors and students will benefit from: Consistent emphasis on how the rules of ethics affect paralegals Authoritative writing in a well-organized format Helpful overviews in every chapter Italicized key terms with corresponding definitions in the margins Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion points, and projects Relevant ethics codes, conveniently located in the Appendix Teaching materials include: Instructor’s Manual with Test Bank PowerPoint slides
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9780735578678
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics features: coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, with an emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals; clear and authoritative writing; learning and memory devices; and ethical codes for convenient reference -- from cover.
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9780735578678
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics features: coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, with an emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals; clear and authoritative writing; learning and memory devices; and ethical codes for convenient reference -- from cover.
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"College-level textbook on ethics and professional responsibility for paralegal students"--
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
"College-level textbook on ethics and professional responsibility for paralegal students"--
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This concise version of Cannon and Taylor Aytch’s highly successful textbook provides brief coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The clearly written text, enhanced by readable pedagogy, provides up-to-date coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by clear textual explanations in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes hypothetical problems that teach students how the principles and rules are applied. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The book is designed to be used in a shorter course on ethics or in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. New to the 6th Edition: ● Updated coverage of the evolving role of legal professionals in providing legal services ● Discusses areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology and ethical considerations in the use of generative AI and ChatGPT ● Case references at the end of each chapter updated to include most recent rulings Professors and students will benefit from: ● Expertise of the authors, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text ● Text written specifically for paralegal students ● Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and readable text ● Excellent pedagogy with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and research projects to reinforce students’ understanding of the material
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
This concise version of Cannon and Taylor Aytch’s highly successful textbook provides brief coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The clearly written text, enhanced by readable pedagogy, provides up-to-date coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by clear textual explanations in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes hypothetical problems that teach students how the principles and rules are applied. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The book is designed to be used in a shorter course on ethics or in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. New to the 6th Edition: ● Updated coverage of the evolving role of legal professionals in providing legal services ● Discusses areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology and ethical considerations in the use of generative AI and ChatGPT ● Case references at the end of each chapter updated to include most recent rulings Professors and students will benefit from: ● Expertise of the authors, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text ● Text written specifically for paralegal students ● Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and readable text ● Excellent pedagogy with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and research projects to reinforce students’ understanding of the material
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9781454836957
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Keep your students engaged and bring the abstract concepts of ethics in the workplace to life by introducing The Aspen Video Series: Lessons in Ethics to your next course in Professional Responsibility, now available with Concise Guide To Paralegal Ethics, Fourth Edition. Written by a well-known, respected leader in the paralegal field, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides authoritative coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. The book is ideal for short courses or for use in substantive courses with additional consideration of ethics. Each chapter begins with an overview and follows a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics, and marginal definitions help students with terminology. Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and projects reinforce the material. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The Fourth Edition explores new rules and cases in ethics. New opinions on technology in confidentiality and marketing areas have been added as well. Features current, authoritative coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals well-known author and respected leader in the paralegal field ideal for short courses or for use in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage dynamic pedagogy chapters begin with overviews and follow well-organized format key terms introduced in italics marginal definitions of terminology review questions hypotheticals discussion questions projects to reinforce the material useful appendices with text of relevant ethical codes teaching package Instructorand’s Manual Test Bank PowerPoint slides Thoroughly updated, the revised Fourth Edition presents new rules and cases new opinions on technology in confidentiality and marketing
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9781454836957
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Keep your students engaged and bring the abstract concepts of ethics in the workplace to life by introducing The Aspen Video Series: Lessons in Ethics to your next course in Professional Responsibility, now available with Concise Guide To Paralegal Ethics, Fourth Edition. Written by a well-known, respected leader in the paralegal field, the Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics provides authoritative coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. The book is ideal for short courses or for use in substantive courses with additional consideration of ethics. Each chapter begins with an overview and follows a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics, and marginal definitions help students with terminology. Review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and projects reinforce the material. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The Fourth Edition explores new rules and cases in ethics. New opinions on technology in confidentiality and marketing areas have been added as well. Features current, authoritative coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals well-known author and respected leader in the paralegal field ideal for short courses or for use in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage dynamic pedagogy chapters begin with overviews and follow well-organized format key terms introduced in italics marginal definitions of terminology review questions hypotheticals discussion questions projects to reinforce the material useful appendices with text of relevant ethical codes teaching package Instructorand’s Manual Test Bank PowerPoint slides Thoroughly updated, the revised Fourth Edition presents new rules and cases new opinions on technology in confidentiality and marketing
Concise Guide to Paralegal Ethics
Author: Aspen Publishers
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9780735524248
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Aspen Publishers
ISBN: 9780735524248
Category : Legal assistants
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals
Author: Therese A. Cannon
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1454893982
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1108
Book Description
With complete coverage of the ethical principles that inform the role of the paralegal, Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Eighth Edition is ideal for use as either a primary course book, or a supplementary text. An authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy enriches all levels of inquiry into the ethics of legal practice. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of the professional responsibilities of paralegals, illuminated with chapter overviews, key terms, and a student-friendly organization. Discussion questions with hypotheticals and review questions in each chapter. Landmark cases, many involving paralegals, that demonstrate how the principles and rules of ethics are applied. Updated ethics opinions, with a focus on technology and social media, supported by new hypotheticals. Expanded coverage of how technology is affecting various aspects of ethics and practice, including confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest and advertising. Many new cases including: State Bar v. Lang (unauthorized practice of law), Committee v. JPMorgan Chase (competence), Lola v. Skadden (professionalism), Pension Committee v. Banc of America Securities (advocacy), and McDermott v. Superior Court (confidentiality).
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1454893982
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 1108
Book Description
With complete coverage of the ethical principles that inform the role of the paralegal, Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Eighth Edition is ideal for use as either a primary course book, or a supplementary text. An authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy enriches all levels of inquiry into the ethics of legal practice. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of the professional responsibilities of paralegals, illuminated with chapter overviews, key terms, and a student-friendly organization. Discussion questions with hypotheticals and review questions in each chapter. Landmark cases, many involving paralegals, that demonstrate how the principles and rules of ethics are applied. Updated ethics opinions, with a focus on technology and social media, supported by new hypotheticals. Expanded coverage of how technology is affecting various aspects of ethics and practice, including confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest and advertising. Many new cases including: State Bar v. Lang (unauthorized practice of law), Committee v. JPMorgan Chase (competence), Lola v. Skadden (professionalism), Pension Committee v. Banc of America Securities (advocacy), and McDermott v. Superior Court (confidentiality).
Paralegal Career For Dummies
Author: Scott A. Hatch
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118052978
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Apply important legal concepts and skills you need to succeed Get educated, land a job, and start making money now! Want a new career as a paralegal but don't know where to start? Relax! Paralegal Career For Dummies is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics -- from getting certified to landing a job and getting ahead. Inside, you'll find all the tools you need to succeed, including a CD packed with sample memos, forms, letters, and more! Discover how to * Secure your ideal paralegal position * Pick the right area of the law for you * Prepare documents for litigation * Conduct legal research * Manage a typical law office Sample resumes, letters, forms, legal documents, and links to online legal resources. Please see the CD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118052978
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Apply important legal concepts and skills you need to succeed Get educated, land a job, and start making money now! Want a new career as a paralegal but don't know where to start? Relax! Paralegal Career For Dummies is the practical, hands-on guide to all the basics -- from getting certified to landing a job and getting ahead. Inside, you'll find all the tools you need to succeed, including a CD packed with sample memos, forms, letters, and more! Discover how to * Secure your ideal paralegal position * Pick the right area of the law for you * Prepare documents for litigation * Conduct legal research * Manage a typical law office Sample resumes, letters, forms, legal documents, and links to online legal resources. Please see the CD-ROM appendix for details and complete system requirements.
Introduction to Law for Paralegals
Author: Katherine A. Currier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 824
Book Description
Law Office Management for Paralegals
Author: Laurel A. Vietzen
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543815146
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Law Office Management for Paralegals, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive introduction to law office management, emphasizing ethics, law office culture, law office systems, and “soft skills,” such as communications and critical thinking. Assignments are drawn from real-world law office management situations and supported by innovative visual aids and learning tools. Students get hands-on practice with timekeeping, conflicts-checking, file management, trust accounting, business planning, correspondence, and much more. They are exposed to law office software, such as Clio, and learn to perform vital functions using other software and even freeware. Career profiles emphasize the importance of involvement in professional organizations, advancement in the legal field without obtaining a law degree, and that the legal profession is populated by men and women of all ages and backgrounds. New to the Fourth Edition: New ethical discussions: the obligation to keep up with current technology, disaster planning, and dealing with clients using crowdfunding. New technology discussions: artificial intelligence in legal practice, online notarization, client portals, and apps to make the practice of law more efficient and mobile. New discussions of law as a business: features of property insurance, malpractice insurance, insurance for and on employees; trends in office space. New soft skills discussions: dealing with incivility in the legal profession, managing staff through technology changes. Professors and students will benefit from: Author Laurel A. Vietzen’s outstanding reputation in the paralegal market. Drawing on her extensive background as a professor and practitioner, she clearly presents basic law office management and organization. Well-crafted assignments throughout the text help students hone practical skills such as critical thinking, organization, general communication, and computer proficiency. The text is particularly adaptable for an online or hybrid class.
Publisher: Aspen Publishing
ISBN: 1543815146
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
Law Office Management for Paralegals, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive introduction to law office management, emphasizing ethics, law office culture, law office systems, and “soft skills,” such as communications and critical thinking. Assignments are drawn from real-world law office management situations and supported by innovative visual aids and learning tools. Students get hands-on practice with timekeeping, conflicts-checking, file management, trust accounting, business planning, correspondence, and much more. They are exposed to law office software, such as Clio, and learn to perform vital functions using other software and even freeware. Career profiles emphasize the importance of involvement in professional organizations, advancement in the legal field without obtaining a law degree, and that the legal profession is populated by men and women of all ages and backgrounds. New to the Fourth Edition: New ethical discussions: the obligation to keep up with current technology, disaster planning, and dealing with clients using crowdfunding. New technology discussions: artificial intelligence in legal practice, online notarization, client portals, and apps to make the practice of law more efficient and mobile. New discussions of law as a business: features of property insurance, malpractice insurance, insurance for and on employees; trends in office space. New soft skills discussions: dealing with incivility in the legal profession, managing staff through technology changes. Professors and students will benefit from: Author Laurel A. Vietzen’s outstanding reputation in the paralegal market. Drawing on her extensive background as a professor and practitioner, she clearly presents basic law office management and organization. Well-crafted assignments throughout the text help students hone practical skills such as critical thinking, organization, general communication, and computer proficiency. The text is particularly adaptable for an online or hybrid class.