Legal Studies & Paralegal

For undergraduate courses in Legal Research, Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justice, and Political Science.

Using a hands-on approach, this text provides students with an easy and comfortable way to learn about the processes, materials, and environment of legal research. It contains an introductory overview of a law library collection, allows students to conduct research without visiting an actual library, and explains—with simple language and exercises—the many methods of legal research.

• Simplified content, format, and writing style.

  • Uncomplicates an often complicated process, gives students confidence in their newly learned research skills, and helps them overcome the usual fears about legal material.

• Photographic portrayals of actual texts.

  • Provides students with a visually appealing text and enhances their understanding of it.

• Accessible presentation—Features numerous exercises throughout the text.

  • Brings the law library to students' homes.

I. LEGAL RESEARCH-PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS.

II. FINDING TOOLS.

III. SECONDARY RESOURCES.

IV. PRIMARY RESOURCES.

V. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS.

Paralegal, Introduction (Legal Studies & Paralegal)
Legal Research (Legal Studies & Paralegal)
Legal Research and Writing (Legal Studies & Paralegal)

" . . . very engaging and encouraging for students who will he novices in the field of legal research . . . the first part of the text that covers definitions of lacy, introduction to research, citation methods and analysis is very good ... the sheer volume of assignments is wonderful." — Sait Reese Tarhan, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

" . . . very good examples . . ." — William Covington, Edmunds Community College

"This text does cover all the topics that are normally covered in a legal research and writing course at the undergraduate level." — Adam Epstein, Central Michigan University

Charles P. Nemeth JD., Ph.D., LL.M., is the Director of Graduate Criminal Justice/Legal Studies, Director of the Institute of Law and Public Policy, and Director of Program Development at RET at the California University of Pennsylvania. Hope I. Haywood, MBA, is also at the Institute of Law and Public Policy.

The best method for grasping legal research and legal analysis is to "just do it." Learning Legal Research gives students everything they need to analyze and research situations at any point during the legislative process.

The book includes the cases—a feature that is critical for students lacking immediate access to law libraries. It can either stand alone or be used in conjunction with a Legal Research and Writing textbook.

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• Legal Studies Supersite
  Prentice Hall
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131131826 | ISBN-13: 9780131131828
  URL: http://www.prenhall.com/legal_studies
  
  
  
• VersusLaw Access Card
  VersusLaw
  © 2004 | Prentice Hall | Access Code Card | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131185144 | ISBN-13: 9780131185142
  
  
  

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  Nemeth & Haywood
  © 2005 | Prentice Hall | On-line Supplement; 496 pages | Out of Stock
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