Introduction to the Law for Paralegals » (1st Edition)

Innovative and engaging, this textbook is written for the student who is just starting a paralegal degree program. It provides simple and concise explanations of legal concepts and topics, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills by applying the legal principles to numerous problems and exercises contained in each chapter. This book introduces students to the major substantive areas of law that will be covered in depth in subsequent courses.

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Benton 007351179XBrief ContentsPreface

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Legal System

Chapter 2: Jurisdiction

Chapter 3: Categorization of the Law

Chapter 4: Reading the Law

Chapter 5: Procedural Law

Chapter 6: The Role of the Paralegal

Chapter 7: Criminal Law

Chapter 8: Contracts

Chapter 9: Business Law

Chapter 10: Torts

Chapter 11: Property

Chapter 12: Wills and Estates

Chapter 13: Family Law

Appendixes 000Glossary

Index