Introduction to Paralegalism: Perspectives, Problems and Skills

This book is something great for those of us who need a little help!I've always had a hearing issue that made classes extremely hard for me, listening to the teacher always ended with me lost and confused since I would be trying so hard to hear them that I couldn't focus on what they were saying.I got this book for my intro to paralegal class and I'm keeping it, Statsky goes into detail about everything, in a easy to read sort of way. though the print is small and a section of the book is cut out and put 300 pages ahead, I didn't feel lost at all. If a new addition comes out I will be sure to buy it!

I have been a legal assistant/paralegal for 14 years, but am just now obtaining official certification. The information contained in this book has been valuable in helping me improve my organizational skills, learn about additional opportunities available for paralegals, acquire bits and pieces of details of the profession I didn't already have, and gain a solid foundation on which I can be confident in the future. It provides details in an informative, yet interesting manner and provides outside sources of information and support. I think it would be a wonderful tool for someone just starting out in the legal field or for someone who has had years of experience but would like to expand their knowledge or attempt to develop a career that is outside the norm. I am very much enjoying and appreciating this book.

This is a standard college paralegal text book. It is very comprehensive and detailed. There is a huge amount of information in this text. It is almost 900 pages with small print. It takes a long time to complete a chapter. However, it is easy to understand and it comes with a DVD full of questions to take at the end of each chapter to measure how much you retained and it will give you a grade in percentage points. If you are interested in going into the paralegal business, then this is an excellent book to give a good introduction to the field.

I took the CLA/CP exam and passed the first time. The exam has a 45-50% pass/fail rate. If you by the Certified Paralegal Review Manual:  Certified Paralegal Review Manual: A Practical Guide to CP Exam Preparation (Test Preparation)  you do not need this Introduction to Paralegalism book. All of the information in this book is redundant. I should have saved my money. However, the converse is not true. If you only by THIS book and not the CP Review Manual, you will be ill-prepared. I know some paralegal courses require this book as a part of the paralegal program and in that event, you can't really get around it. But, if you are purchasing this book just to study for the CP exam, don't bother. Pick up the CP Review Manual instead.

Extremely detailed text about the paralegal profession. Has a CD included that allows practice and review of the chapter materials. Also included in the book is information about a company sponsored website that allows for review information.New texts are so expensive that it was wonderful to get this text in almost new condition for about half the price.

This book is very thorough and includes information on every area, which is very useful and something that is not in the other books. I am a seasoned paralegal and this book offers information that is even useful to those who have been in the field for quite some time.

Very thorough, informative book on what a paralegal is, what they do and instruction on how to do it. Strongly recommend to anyone in the paralegal field or anyone considering going into the paralegal field. Very good section on how to do legal research. Although it is a textbook, it can easily be used on its own without a class because it is very thorough.

Years later and this bag is holding up like I just purchased it.