Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals, Twelfth Edition

Buy a new version of this textbook and receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on Casebook Connect, including academic lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities. Access also includes practice questions, an outline tool, and other helpful resources. Connected eBooks provide what you need most to be successful in your law school classes. In Fundamentals of Litigation for Paralegals, Maerowitz and Mauet provide a complete understanding of the entire litigation process from the moment the client walks into the office, through trial and post-judgment, including settlements and alternative forms of resolution. The text breaks down complex Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) and procedural rules into clear, cogent, and reader-friendly language. It also includes a realistic 'litigation file appendix' with examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests, so students can see how legal documents are constructed. Well-suited to a wide range of teaching approaches, the timely Twelfth Edition reflects the practice of litigation today. New to the Twelfth Edition: Update of FRCP and processes Expansion of sections on computerized litigation support Use of Artificial Intelligence and its role in litigation Ethical responsibility and use of artificial intelligence programs Professors and Students will benefit from: Thorough coverage of the entire litigation process A balanced and reader-friendly presentation Accessible and cogent discussion of rules and procedures A flexible organization that lends itself to a variety of teaching objectives A comprehensive design for learning that includes a glossary, visual aids, checklists, chapter overviews, and review questions Realistic examples of motions, pleadings, and discovery requests in a litigation file appendix Short, edited cases in each chapter, with questions, for a follow-up discussion on key topics A companion electronic workbook with review questions, case scenarios, and practice forms