Interviewing and Investigating: Essential Skills for the Legal Professional, Seventh Edition, reflects a thorough and practical approach for a strong foundation in interviewing and investigating, as well as in the civil, criminal, and non-litigation contexts in which they are used. This comprehensive text uses realistic case scenarios, practical exercises, illustrations, and examples to teach the essential skills of interviewing and investigating, helping students to master rather than memorize the skills. Led by Stephen P. Parsons, an experienced practitioner and author, readers will make connections between law and fact, engage in critical analysis, and develop specific communication skills that are indispensable in practice. New to the Seventh Edition:Updated and additional websitesNew and freshened Examples, Hypotheticals, LBDs and Sleuth on the Loose featuresMore in-depth coverage on how to locate and obtain medical, educational, and employment recordsReferences to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure reflecting the latest amendmentsSummaries of newly decided cases dealing with ESI issues including spoliation and proportionality raised by the recent amendments to FRCP 26(c)(1)(B), 37(e) and 16(b)(3)Updated coverage of the Federal Rules of Evidence, including newly amended FRE 902(13) regarding self-authentication of electronic records and 803(16) regarding ancient recordsDiscussions of the latest developments in online social networking and technology including smart phones, social networking, and constant Internet as well as the role of public and private surveillance cameras and surveillance dronesProfessors and students will benefit from:A dynamic pedagogy, including hypotheticals, Learn by Doing exercises, chapter summaries, and basic review questions in every chapterExamples from civil, criminal, litigation, and non-litigation scenariosEmphasis on ethical and professional standards, integrated throughout the text and focused on in a chapter devoted to ethical issuesFour realistic cases for analysis and use in the Learn by Doing exerciseshomicide, personal injury, domestic relations, and a real estate development project
✔ Author(s): Stephen P. Parsons
✔ Title: Paralegal Series Interviewing and Investigating: Essentials Skills for the Legal Professional
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (80 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1543801072
✔ ISBN-13: 9781543801071
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The way this book explored the complexities of human nature and relationships was both profound and relatable. It touched my heart in ways I didn't expect.
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The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
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The characters in this book felt like old friends, and I was sad to say goodbye to them at the end. It's a testament to the author's talent for creating memorable and relatable personas.
