Introduction to Law: A Real, Relevant, and Relatable Approach for Paralegals, First Edition

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This new and engaging Introduction to Law text captures student interest through relatable, relevant, and readable content. Accomplished author John Murray emphasizes the human component of the law, providing real stories from the field and offering the relevant information and questions students need to engage with the material.

Divided into four parts, the text first builds a firm foundation in the basics of paralegal practice, then moves on to understanding the legal system and important concepts in civil and criminal law. The book concludes with the roads to resolution. Each chapter includes practical exercises, discussion questions, and examples that invite students to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate, and create. Introduction to Law is the perfect text to begin the journey toward becoming a paralegal professional.

Professors and students will benefit from:

● Current cases and illustrations that complement student learning outcomes
● Clear organizational structure that introduces students to the law in an understandable format
● Sections within each chapter that teach and reinforce the key concepts:

• Keeping It Real: Excerpts from cases selected and edited to illustrate the lessons in the chapter
• Make It Relevant: Questions designed to help students apply, analyze, and evaluate important concepts
• Relatable Morsels: Quotes and information that give students perspective on the concepts in the chapter
• Sticky Wicket: Boxes that highlight ethical issues
• GREAT Paralegal Tips: Real-life strategies designed to turn students into great practicing paralegals

● A textbook is designed for today’s students, offering real stories from the field and focusing on relevant information and questions students will need to be successful paralegals.
● Humor, a conversational tone, and engaging storytelling that will resonate with students, capturing the mind and the heart through a down-to-earth presentation style.