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Law is not learned in isolation, but through application. New examples and realistic hypotheticals in each chapter of Introduction to Law for Paralegals, Sixth Edition, by Neal R. Bevans, illustrate legal principles as applied in practice. Excerpts from recent cases reflect the current law and issues that students will encounter as paralegals. Questions About the Case develop students' critical thinking skills. 

And while the law remains rooted in principles, legal practice continues to evolve. Today's legal profession requires both critical thinking skills and competence in technology. The thoroughly revised sixth edition fosters both. From the earliest chapters, students learn not only the structure of the legal system and sources of law, but also about the modern environment in which generative AI is used in nearly every aspect of legal work.

New to the Sixth Edition:

• Additional Scenarios in every chapter emphasizing modern practice
• Skills You Need in the Real World reflecting the use of generative AI and other technologies in practice
• New case excerpts addressing contemporary issues
• More Key Terms and Concepts with definitions

Professors and students will benefit from:

• A well-crafted feature set that includes Chapter Learning Objectives, Issue at a Glance, Chapter Summaries, Key Terms and Concepts, Scenarios, Review Questions, and Practice Questions for Test Review
• A clear and conversational narrative style infused with the author's energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm
• Integrated discussion of ethics, plus a topic-focused ethics section in every chapter
• Practical examples and real-life Scenarios providing numerous opportunities for students to apply theory to practice
• References to useful online resources

Summary of Contents

Contents 
Preface 
Acknowledgments 

I. THE LEGAL SYSTEM: PUBLIC
AND PRIVATE PRACTICE
Chapter 1 Introduction to Law 
Chapter 2 The Participants in the Legal System 
Chapter 3 Evidence and Investigation in Civil and Criminal Practice 
Chapter 4 Bringing a Legal Action 
Chapter 5 Law Office Management 
Chapter 6 Ethics and the Law 
Chapter 7 Trials 
Chapter 8 Appeals 

II. SUBSTANTIVE LAW
Chapter 9 Personal Injury Law (Torts) 
Chapter 10 Contracts and Business Law 
Chapter 11 Criminal Law
Chapter 12 Administrative Law 
Chapter 13 Real Property Law 
Chapter 14 Wills and Trusts 
Chapter 15 Family Law 
Chapter 16 Intellectual Property 
Chapter 17 The Law of Agency 

Chapter 18 Researching the Law 
Chapter 19 Legal Writing
Appendix A Answers to End-of-Chapter Exercises and
Practice Questions 

Appendix B The United States Constitution 
Appendix C Amendments to the Constitution 

Glossary
Index

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