Legal Careers And The Legal System

Author : William R. Fry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Legal Careers and the Legal System written by William R. Fry and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the various types of lawyers, what kind of work they do, in industry, private practice, and the government, and how they work within the American legal system.

Author : Thomas R. Van Dervort
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1454860278
Total Pages : 912 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law and the Legal System written by Thomas R. Van Dervort and published by Aspen Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-30 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed to teach the basics needed to prepare students for any role in the legal system, Law and the Legal System engages students through the use of examples and practical applications of legal principles. Whether they are interested in pursuing legal careers as lawyers or paralegals, or political science careers, or criminal justice interests, students are provided a basic understanding of the law and how to find it. Mock trial experiences are encouraged, and each chapter involves the student in exercises that review understanding of legal terms and concepts. Six cases in an appendix illustrate basic concepts, and hypothetical cases showcase the inner workings of the judicial system in both criminal and civil cases. Internet sources, key terms, case excerpts, research assignments, review exercises and discussion questions help students reinforce the key concepts in each chapter, and suggested activities engage students in discovery projects. Thoroughly updated, the revised Third Edition expands coverage with new chapters on Legal Research and Writing, Tort Law, Contract Law, Family Law, Employment Law, and Equal Protection Law. Careful updating of information throughout the book includes refreshed Internet references to the text. Hallmark features of An Introduction to Law and Legal Studies in the United States: Solid overview of the system of law and government Readability, accessibility Provides the basics for any role in the legal system lawyer or paralegal career political science or criminal justice work Practical applications to engage students with legal principles mock trial experiences encouraged chapter exercises review legal terms and concepts activities engage students in discovery projects Five part structure, comprehensive coverage Basic Legal Concepts Substantive Civil Law Civil Law Procedure Criminal Law Procedure Administrative Due Process Six cases illustrate major basic concepts Explains difficult legal concepts in a reader-friendly format Hypothetical cases reveal workings of judicial system in both criminal and civil cases Differentiates civil, criminal, and administrative due process Discusses history as well as contemporary state of law and current controversies Pedagogically rich Internet sources key terms case excerpts research assignments review exercises discussion questions Thoroughly updated, the revised Third Edition presents: New chapters Legal Research and Writing Tort Law Contract Law Family Law Employment Law Equal Protection Law Updated Internet references New material, brought completely up-to-date

Author : Katrina Lee
Publisher : James Currey
ISBN 13 : 9781634599139
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Legal Career written by Katrina Lee and published by James Currey. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This coursebook addresses key topics in the evolving legal profession and the business of law. The book features chapters on the traditional law firm; the corporate client; the emergence of alternative legal services providers; legal technology; access to justice; employment and diversity in the legal profession; and legal education reform. Students will learn from detailed, insightful interviews of a broad range of legal industry professionals, including the general counsel of an international company; chief litigation officer of a Fortune100 company; director of knowledge management at a Biglaw firm; a legal innovator who founded a pioneering legal process outsourcing company; a legal industry consultant; and a legal tech startup CEO and co-founder. Interactive exercises and questions for reflection and discussion are included throughout the book. Read reviews of this title here.

Author : Tamra B. Orr
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1615310975
Total Pages : 115 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Careers in the Court System written by Tamra B. Orr and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2009-08-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses a wide variety of jobs in the U.S. court system, from court reporter to judge, examining each one in detail. The author includes extensive commentary on the responsibilities of the position, the work environment, and the skills and education needed. Includes profiles of noteworthy individuals who serve as good examples of the rewarding careers that are possible within the court system.

Author : Matthew J. Sheridan
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442254319
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Exploring and Understanding Careers in Criminal Justice written by Matthew J. Sheridan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-21 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Criminal justice careers typically fall into one of two categories: law enforcement or legal. But contrary to what many may know about the career opportunities in criminal justice, it is more than just becoming a cop or a lawyer. In Exploring and Understanding Careers and Opportunities in Criminal Justice, Matthew J. Sheridan and Raymond R. Rainville provide a practical, comprehensive guide that easily explains the extensive operations and the scope of employment possibilities and opportunities in the criminal justice profession. They cover many criminal justice functions and career paths that are seldom discussed when preparing for a career in criminal justice. Rainville and Sheridan focus on how to obtain employment in a career field that fits personal strengths and aspirations and emphasize the value of internships and service learning as tools to obtain the desired position. A career in criminal justice is a process of many potential outcomes. The career professional who plans, continues personal development, and prepares their career path will discover many potential rewards that include satisfaction during and after their career. The field of criminal justice will continue to expand and grow. Legislative mandates will promote new policies and employment opportunities to keep pace with changes and improvements in criminal justice practices to meet needs that enable the career professional to protect and serve. As the title suggests, anyone interested in exploring and understanding the field of criminal justice and the opportunities it can provide needs to read this book. Sheridan and Rainville make it known that there are more options in the field of criminal justice than you thought, and that the process for obtaining employment and developing the career path you desire most can be done!

Author : American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher : American Bar Association
ISBN 13 : 9781590318737
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Author : Gary A. Munneke
Publisher : NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780844261751
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Opportunities in Law Careers written by Gary A. Munneke and published by NTC/Contemporary Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993-02 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Opportunities in Law Careers" offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers in the field of law. The book includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

Author : American Bar Association. Public Education Division
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Law as a Career written by American Bar Association. Public Education Division and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Benjamin H. Barton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139495585
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Lawyer-Judge Bias in the American Legal System written by Benjamin H. Barton and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2010-12-31 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virtually all American judges are former lawyers. This book argues that these lawyer-judges instinctively favor the legal profession in their decisions and that this bias has far-reaching and deleterious effects on American law. There are many reasons for this bias, some obvious and some subtle. Fundamentally, it occurs because - regardless of political affiliation, race, or gender - every American judge shares a single characteristic: a career as a lawyer. This shared background results in the lawyer-judge bias. The book begins with a theoretical explanation of why judges naturally favor the interests of the legal profession and follows with case law examples from diverse areas, including legal ethics, criminal procedure, constitutional law, torts, evidence, and the business of law. The book closes with a case study of the Enron fiasco, an argument that the lawyer-judge bias has contributed to the overweening complexity of American law, and suggests some possible solutions.

Author : Kathy Furgang
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1477785620
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting a Job in the Legal Profession written by Kathy Furgang and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lawyers and judges are the backbone of our criminal and civil legal systems and the products of rigorous education and dedication. While they represent the pinnacle of the legal profession, this book also covers many of the supporting players that are essential to its smooth running, including court stenographers, paralegals and clerks, legal mediators, legal secretaries, and transcription professionals. It also gives readers guidance on what educational routes to take and tips on how to land the ideal job in this vital and stimulating field.