For courses in Introduction to Paralegal Studies and Legal Concepts for Paralegals.

Designed specifically for those without prior background in the law or legal assisting, this text offers a comprehensive-but extremely concise and to the point-overview of legal principles. It covers a variety of areas-such as contracts, civil and criminal law, procedure and discovery, legal research, real estate, and decedents' estates-while focusing on the ethical responsibilities of legal assistants. Introducing students to specific skills-including the writing of briefs and analysis of statutory materials-this book will be a valuable reference to them in the workplace.