Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills, 8th Edition, by William P. Statsky, is a foundational textbook designed for students pursuing careers in the legal field. Published by Cengage Learni
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Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems, and Skills, 8th Edition, by William P. Statsky, is a foundational textbook designed for students pursuing careers in the legal field. Published by Cengage Learning, this edition provides a comprehensive overview of the modern law office and the practical skills required for success.
Core Skills Covered
The text emphasizes ten critical hands-on skills essential for paralegals:
- Legal Issue Identification: Recognizing relevant legal problems within a set of facts.
- Rule Analysis: Breaking down legal rules into specific elements.
- Application: Applying rules to specific fact patterns.
- Client & Witness Relations: Techniques for interviewing clients and witnesses effectively.
- Investigation: Fact investigation and evidence gathering.
- Document Management: Digesting discovery documents and providing litigation assistance.
- Legal Research & Writing: Organizing research and drafting legal documents.
- Administrative Advocacy: Representing clients at administrative agencies where legally authorized.
Key Features
- Practical Orientation: Focuses on the "day-to-day realities" of the profession, including office politics, assertiveness training, and relationship management with attorneys and secretaries.
- Ethics and Regulation: Covers ethical guidelines for both lawyers and paralegals and reviews ongoing efforts to regulate the profession in courts and bar associations.
- Learning Aids: Includes chapter summaries, key terms, review questions, and "Assignments" designed for classroom or independent practice.
- Resource Appendices: Features directories of paralegal and bar associations.
Publication Details
- Author: William P. Statsky.
- Publisher: Cengage Learning.
- Edition/Year: 8th Edition, with release dates including 2015, 2016, and updated 2020 versions.
- Length: Approximately 864 to 928 pages, depending on format.
- ISBN: 9780357670668 (Paperback); 9781285449050 (Hardcover).
- Digital Access: Often bundled with MindTap for interactive assignments and analytics.
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