This dynamic paperback text presents a highly effective, classroom-tested process for legal drafting. Prepared with this practical strategy, students will move beyond merely filling in the blanks to create the customized documents clients need, and adapt preexisting forms to new uses. Divided into two parts, the text first introduces the process approach to legal drafting before applying that approach to particular types of documents. This two-part organization easily adapts to your specific course needs and gives you great flexibility in choosing and combining chapters. The book's seven chapters cover an introduction to legal drafting, the process of legal drafting, careful writing, and drafting estate planning, contracts, pleadings, and legislation. In addition, numerous examples, illustrations, and exercises in every chapter reinforce the skills your students need to draft provisions from scratch, edit existing provisions, and create entirely new documents. Each substantive chapter concludes with a document, annotated with editorial comments that illustrates the drafting process.

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Literature & Fiction

Aspen Law & Business

Practical Environmental Law is a comprehensive, practical introduction to environmental law written exclusively for paralegal students. The concise, well-written text focuses on a broad understanding of the sources of environmental law and offers students numerous practical exercises as well as concrete methods for researching the law. It also includes methods for conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic ignored by other textbooks. The Second Edition offers thoroughly updated exercises, websites, government forms and laws, and includes a new chapter on mining law. Features: <ul>
<li> Accessible, practical approach to environmental law, specifically designed for the paralegal student. </li> <li> Comprehensive coverage includes the basics of the judicial concepts, policies, agencies and institutions that shape environmental law. </li> <li> A brief overview of legal research and how it applies to environmental law. </li> <li> Intuitive organization starts with the implementation and sources of Environmental Law and moves on to specific statutes. </li> <li> Emphasis on conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic no other book addresses. </li> <li> Engaging hands-on assignments, exercises and website resources teach students how to research local laws and access vital information. </li> <li> Strong pedagogical features reinforce the material, including crossword puzzles, key terms, review questions, and practice exercises. </li> <li> Features employment opportunities and ethical issues. </li> </ul>
 Thoroughly updated, the revised Second Edition includes: <ul>
<li> New chapter on mining law </li> </ul>

Practical Environmental Law [Connected eBook](Aspen College)

Environmental & Natural Resources Law

Aspen Publishing

Elder Law for Paralegals prepares students to assume a productive role in law firms that focus on elder law. A wealth of learning and teaching aids reinforces the lessons in the text. A highly adaptable structure and generous ancillary support make teaching Elder Law and related courses a pleasure: if you've never taught it before. Timely and practical, Elder Law for Paralegals features: <ul>
<li> consistently rich and innovative pedagogy, including crossword puzzles, marginal definitions, review questions, and practice exercises </li> <li> practical tips that address cultural and generational differences between young adults and the elderly </li> <li> up-to-date internet resources, conveniently referenced throughout the text </li> </ul>

Elder Law for Paralegals [Connected eBook](Aspen College) (Aspen Paralegal)

Law Practice

Understanding, Creating, and Implementing Contracts: An Activities-Based Approach is a dynamic and engaging new text that encourages the development of practical research skills along with a basic understanding of contract law. The flexible organization of the book makes the material easily adaptable to a variety of course formats while the interactive assignments help students apply the concepts they have learned. This accessible text helps students develop both knowledge and confidence: • engages students in the study of basic contract law by providing numerous practical assignments • focuses on teaching practical skills, such as using the Internet to research the law • takes a hands-on approach to assignments, ensuring that all students will know how to research and apply the law • case-discussion assignments encourage interaction with the material beyond classroom lecture • ethics discussion is integrated throughout the book • Assignments are designed to be used with state-specific law and procedures • flexible organization makes the book easy to adapt to a variety of course configurations, including on-line courses The book is part of a comprehensive teaching package that includes PowerPoint slides and an extensive Instructor’s Manual featuring: • sample syllabi • helpful tips on using the Internet as a tool for research • detailed suggestions for additional assignments • answer keys for all discussion questions and CALR assignments • a Test Bank of exam questions For instructors looking for a book that applies a hands-on approach to learning, Understanding, Creating, and Implementing Contracts: An Activities-Based Approach is just the tool they need. After using this text, students will be able to perform legal research in contract law, summarize cases, and find their own answers, so that they can “hit the ground running” in the law office. An author website to support classroom instruction using this title is available at <a> http://www.aspenlawschool.com/vietzen</a>

Understanding, Creating, and Implementing Contracts

Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Aspen Publishers, Inc.

Practical Environmental Law is a comprehensive, practical introduction to environmental law. This concise, well-written text focuses on a broad understanding of the sources of environmental law and offers students numerous practical exercises as well as concrete methods for researching the law. Special features of this exciting new text: <ul>
<li> accessible, practical approach to environmental law </li> <li> first chapter offers a brief overview of legal research and how it specifically applies to environmental law </li> <li> Part One of the book discusses the implementation and sources of Environmental Law and Part Two covers specific statutes </li> <li> Chapter 6 offers unique coverage about conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, which is a compelling real-world concern of paralegals </li> <li> includes a large number of hands-on assignments and websites to engage students and teach them how to access additional information, as well as exercises designed to teach students how to access local and state laws </li> <li> boxed features on employment opportunities and ethical issues </li> <li> strong pedagogical features reinforce the material, including crossword puzzles, key terms, review questions, and practice exercises </li> <li> in-depth Instructor’s Manual with additional website references, answers to assignments and review questions, and a test bank </li> </ul>
 Be sure to review a complimentary copy of this text before you teach your next course in environmental law. After using Practical Environmental Law , your students will be able to “hit the ground running” in a law office or government agency.

Practical Environmental Law

Drawing on her extensive background as a professor and practitioner, author Laurel A. Vietzen clearly presents basic law office management and organization. Well-crafted assignments throughout the text help students hone practical skills essential in the law office environment. Supported by visual aids and innovative learning devices, Law Office Management for Paralegals offers complete coverage of law office management and organization topics, including: <ul>
<li> The basic principles of management </li> <li> Paralegal employment and compensation </li> <li> The personnel structure of different types of law offices </li> <li> The tasks, responsibilities, and roles of lawyers and paralegals </li> <li> Basic billing and accounting methods used in law firms </li> <li> Administrative systems, such as client relations systems, conflict management, personnel, docket/calendaring systems, and risk management </li> <li> The role of technology in the law office </li> <li> Professional responsibility and legal ethics </li> </ul>
 Author Laurel A. Vietzen integrates assignments throughout the text that help students understand and practice essential law office skills: <ul>
<li> Critical thinking </li> <li> Organization of law firms, files, and workflow </li> <li> General communication and specific types of communication </li> <li> Computer proficiency using both general office and law-office specific applications </li> <li> Recognition of ethical issues </li> </ul>

Law Office Management for Paralegals

Wolters Kluwer/Law & Business

Law Office Management for Paralegals Instructor's Manual

b&gt;Understanding, Creating, and Implementing Contracts: An Activities-Based Approach is a dynamic and engaging new text that encourages the development of practical research skills along with a basic understanding of contract law. The flexible organization of the book makes the material easily adaptable to a variety of course formats while the interactive assignments help students apply the concepts they have learned. 
 This accessible text helps students develop both knowledge and confidence: • engages students in the study of basic contract law by providing numerous practical assignments • focuses on teaching practical skills, such as using the Internet to research the law • takes a hands-on approach to assignments, ensuring that all students will know how to research and apply the law • case-discussion assignments encourage interaction with the material beyond classroom lecture • ethics discussion is integrated throughout the book • Assignments are designed to be used with state-specific law and procedures • flexible organization makes the book easy to adapt to a variety of course configurations, including on-line courses

Understanding Creating & Implementing Contracts 2e

Business

Aspen Publishers

Law Office Management for Paralegals is a comprehensive introduction to law office management, written specifically for paralegal students taking a stand-alone office management course. Unique among textbooks of its kind, it provides thorough coverage of all aspects of law office management and organization, including ethics and "soft skills" such as communications and critical thinking--that are key to successful office management, but neglected in other texts.Assignments are drawn from real-world law office management situations, and supported by innovative visual aids and learning tools, such as PracticeMaster, which gives invaluable students hands-on practice with timekeeping systems. The thoroughly updated Second Edition includes new references, links, and details about changing office technology. Sections on billing, conflict checking and timeslip systems have been expanded, and there is now a dedicated section about using PracticeMaster. Features: <ul>
<li> Author Laurel A. Vietzen has an extensive background and outstanding reputation as a professor and practitioner in the paralegal market. </li> <li> Clear, accessible presentation of basic law office management and organization. </li> <li> Comprehensive coverage of all the skills necessary to manage a law office, including: <ul>
<li> Principles of management. </li> <li> Employment and compensation. </li> <li> Personnel structure of different types of law offices. </li> <li> Billing and accounting methods. </li> <li> Administrative systems and technology. </li> <li> The tasks, responsibilities, and roles of lawyers and paralegals. </li> </ul>
</li> <li> Well-crafted, real-world assignments hone practical skills. </li> <li> Coverage of soft skills and paralegal ethics is unique among law office management texts. </li> <li> Interactive visual aids and innovative learning devices. </li> <li> Trial PracticeMaster software gives students hands-on practice with timekeeping systems. </li> </ul>
 The revised Second Edition includes: <ul>
<li> Thoroughly updated references, links, and details about office technology. </li> <li> Expanded sections on systems for billing, conflict checking, and timeslips. </li> <li> A new, dedicated section about PracticeMasterto complement the trial software. </li> </ul>

Law Office Management for Paralegals, Second Edition (Aspen College)

Practical Contract Law for Paralegals: An Activities-Based Approach is a comprehensive, practical introduction to environmental law written exclusively for paralegal students. The concise, well-written text focuses on a broad understanding of the sources of environmental law and offers students numerous practical exercises as well as concrete methods for researching the law. It also includes methods for conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic ignored by other textbooks. The Second Edition offers thoroughly updated exercises, websites, government forms and laws, and includes a new chapter on mining law. Features of Practical Contract Law for Paralegals: An Activities-Based Approach: <ul>
<li> Accessible, practical approach to environmental law, specifically designed for the paralegal student. </li> <li> Comprehensive coverage includes the basics of the judicial concepts, policies, agencies and institutions that shape environmental law </li> <li> A brief overview of legal research and how it applies to environmental law. </li> <li> Intuitive organization starts with the implementation and sources of Environmental Law and moves on to specific statutes. </li> <li> Emphasis on conducting due diligence in real estate transactions, a real-world concern of paralegals and a topic no other book addresses. </li> <li> Engaging hands-on assignments, exercises and website resources teach students how to research local laws and access vital information. </li> <li> Strong pedagogical features reinforce the material, including crossword puzzles, key terms, review questions, and practice exercises. </li> <li> Features employment opportunities and ethical issues </li> </ul>
Thoroughly updated, the revised Second Edition includes: <ul>
<li> New chapter on mining law. </li> <li> Thoroughly updated exercises, government forms, laws, and websites. </li> </ul>

Practical Contract Law for Paralegals: An Activities-Based Approach, Third Edition (Aspen College Series)

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