Case Fact Pattern gives students a simple, hypothetical fact pattern that references material covered in the chapter.
Legal Research Maxim offers students tips for specific research and assistance in researching chapter issues.
Practice Tips offer dos and don’ts in the practice of law as well as provide helpful hints and reminders for the paralegals.
Case in Point offers a significant case designed to expand on the topics discussed in the chapter. Students are given questions based on the case to further assist their understanding of the case and its relevance to the chapter materials.
A Day in the Life presents interview excerpts from paralegals who actually work in the field, giving not only an overview of what brought them into law, but also their daily activities.
Portfolio Assignments are designed to use the skills mastered in the chapter and convert them into a practical legal document that can be used as samples of work during interviews that fully demonstrate the student’s competency in each area.
Eye on Ethics raises legitimate ethical questions and situations attorneys and paralegals often face. Students are asked to reference rules governing these issues and make a decision.
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