NALA Manual for Paralegals
 

 Just released in its fifth edition, the NALA Manual for Paralegals is recognized by both paralegal professionals and educators as the practical, factual and reliable paralegal reference. Leading authorities introduce the skills and techniques used by working legal assistants. Subjects cover general skills including legal research, legal analysis, interviewing procedures, and communications. The publication includes a glossary of terms and a list of references for further guidance.  

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 1-4354-0025-9,
5th Edition, 2009, hardcover, 432 pages, 8 X 9 1/4"
$125 Members; $135 Non-Members

• Introduction to the American Legal System 
• Legal Research
• Ethics
• Judgment and Analytical Ability
• Communications
• Interviewing Techniques
• Investigation
• Pretrial Litigation Skills
• The Paralegal and Document Discovery Cases
• Assisting at Trial

CLA Mock Examination
and Study Guide,
Fourth Edition (7/08)

With over 150 pages of text and a mock examination for the CLA exam, this booklet is a handy study reference for those beginning their study program. It is designed in two parts - the first provides an outline for a nine week study program for groups and classes. The second part of this publication consists of a 2 1/2 hour mock examination. This is an excellent companion to the CLA Review Manual, A Practical Guide to CLA Exam Preparation.

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 1-4354-0026-7, 2009, paperback, 166 pages, 8 1/2 X 11"  $35 Members; $45 Non-Members

Alternative Methods
of Dispute Resolution
By Martin A. Frey

This book uncovers the distinguishing factors, advantages and disadvantages of the various processes in alternative dispute resolution. Chapter concepts are illustrated by examples and are followed by problem-solving activities that give opportunities to find potential solutions and develop reasoning abilities. Judicial options explore more difficult concepts, showing how the courts handle dispute resolution issues when the outcome is not certain. Web sites are cited for those seeking additional information, and a glossary and extensive index provide quick references.

Product Benefits:

• Includes sixteen dispute resolution processes for a thorough discussion of alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
• Organizes the processes by chapter and progression to explain levels of ADR involvement
• Illustrates concepts with examples and then presents problems for readers to reason on and practice what they learn
• Contains review questions and role play exercises to reinforce and apply knowledge of ADR
• Offers a glossary of key terms and phrases for quick reference and lists Web sites throughout the book for those wanting to explore more on ADR

Authored by Martin A. Frey, this is a great review of the ADR process and the Advanced Paralegal Certification program on ADR. It's a must for every office.

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 0-7668-2110-2,
2002, softcover, 500 pages; 8 X 9 1/4" $55 Members; $65 Non-Members



Using Computers
in the Law Office
by Brent D. Roper


Using Computers in the Law Office, fifth edition provides up-to-date information regarding the use of technology by paralegals in all types of legal organizations. It includes basic computer concepts, including hardware and major software programs such as Word and Excel, and also addresses more complex skills and software programs available. Important topics covered include electronic discovery, Internet legal/factual research, legal timekeeping and billing, litigation support software, and case management and docket control software. A variety of other topics are also covered including: mobile computing, document management, security, ethics, the electronic courthouse and many other trends in legal computing. Each topic is presented in a clear and organized manner and includes many examples of how the software is actually used by the paralegal on-the-job. With more than ten hands-on tutorials, students have the opportunity to apply what it presented in the text and practice using computers to complete legal work.

DELMAR Cengage Learning;  ISBN 1-4180-3312-X, 2008, softcover, 968 pages; 8 X 9 1/4" CD included $118 Members; $130 Non-Members

  

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 0-7668-2115-3, 2003, paperback, 448 pages; 8 1/2 X 11"  $70 Members; $80 Non-Members

CLA Review Manual
by Virginia Koerselman, Attorney

 
In its Second Edition, this comprehensive manual thoroughly covers each section of the voluntary Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) exam. Like the examination itself, this text is recognized in the legal field as denoting high standards of paralegal professionalism and excellence. Virginia Koerselman has written this text specifically for legal assistants striving toward those goals. Please take a moment to review this brief overview of some of the features and order your copy today.

Each chapter covers a different section of the examination . . . and provides extensive outlines with summaries of the law, illustrative examples, sample questions with explanatory answers, and charts for review. 

Self-tests at the end of each chapter simulate questions on the actual examination . . . For example, the self-test for the Ethics section consists of 50 sample questions, in a variety of formats, covering various ethical problems. Answers to the self-tests are provided at the end of the text.

The text offers extensive guidelines for effectively preparing for and taking the CLA examination. Coverage includes:

• Basic background information on each section of the exam including administrative policies.

• Tips for efficient study including when, where, and how to study; effective study aids; and group study suggestions.

• Suggestions for positive test performance including ideas for controlling stress; general observations on test questions; tips for answering specific types of questions and more.

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 0-314-20621-3, 1997, paperback, 979 pages,  7 5/16 X 10"  $135 Members; $145 Non-Members



Electronic Legal Research
 by Stephanie Delaney

Electronic Legal Research: An Integrated Approach, second edition, is dedicated to fully explaining the rationale of legal research, guiding readers through the individual steps necessary to develop their own research strategies. Through exploration into the topic of legal database searching with substance and depth, Electronic Legal Research facilitates long-term learning. Since new products are introduced every day and the market leaders constantly change, this text takes the approach of one set of skills, Boolean searching. This approach will enable the beginning researcher to do research in nearly any electronic database, specifically training students to research paid legal databases and the Internet. Electronic Legal Research: An Integrated Approach, second edition, is based on the concept of critical thinking allowing for intelligent decisions about how to find information through effective resource selection and query construction. Rather than a traditional how-to book, Electronic Legal Research: An Integrated Approach truly facilitates learning by presenting up to date information and challenging exercises that focus on critical thinking skills and practical skill implementation. This practical approach is a useful research guide for both students and working professionals, in both paralegal and attorney roles.

DELMAR Cengage Learning;  ISBN 1-4180-8088-8, 2009, softcover, 195 pages; 7 5/16 X 10" $70 Members; $80 Non-Members

• Introduction - History of Real Property Law
• Freehold Estates
• Future Interests
• Concurrent Ownership
• Common Interest Ownership
• Landlord and Tenant
• Servitudes and Other Land Use Limitations
• Planning and Zoning
• Sources and Conveyance of Title
• Sale and Financing of Real Estate
• Real Estate Litigation

In addition to serving as a study reference, it is also suitable for use as a textbook in the classroom. Self-study quizzes are provided at the end of each chapter.   

DELMAR Cengage Learning; ISBN 0-314-09848-8, 1997, paperback, 278 pages, 7 5/16 X 10"  $55 Members; $65 Non-Members