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Designed to help students confidently prepare and present a case before a court or tribunal, Advocacy for Paralegals, 3rd Edition guides paralegal students through each stage of the litigation process, including pre-trial preparations, opening statements, examinations of witnesses, and closing arguments.
Three hypothetical fact situations introduce students to the essential advocacy skills required in Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court, and the Landlord and Tenant Board. Using these cases as examples, students will learn to develop a theory of a case, conduct effective witness interviews, introduce exhibits into evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.
The third edition provides more comprehensive coverage of the virtual courtroom experience, including electronic document processes, virtual hearing requests, and special considerations for remote trials and hearings. It also includes expanded discussion on the theory of a case, interviewing techniques, expert witnesses, and objections. Revised end-of-chapter exercises, discussions questions, and sample documents encourage students to practice their oral advocacy skills.
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A case law table highlighting sample disciplinary decisions from the Law Society Tribunal.
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A sample bill of costs showing client costs incurred at each stage of proceedings.
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Additional discussion on virtual courtroom experience and etiquette.
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New sections devoted to interviewing and examining expert witnesses, with special considerations specific to the paralegal scope of practice.
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Expanded discussion on active listening techniques in witness interviews.
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A mock trial package with witness statements and exhibits.
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Sample trial notebook, showing all relevant information needed at trial from client information to the draft of the closing argument.
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Relevant excerpts from the Paralegal Rules of Conduct and the Paralegal Professional Guidelines.
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Additional end-of-chapter review questions, exercises and discussion questions.
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Comprehensive glossary of key terms.
Part I: Introduction
Chapter 1: Advocacy and the Litigation Process
Chapter 2: The Paralegal as Advocate
Part II: Overview of the Litigation Process
Chapter 3: Steps in the Litigation Process
Chapter 4: The Courtroom Experience
Chapter 5: Courtroom Etiquette
Part III: Preparing for Trial or Hearing
Chapter 6: The Theory of the Case
Chapter 7: Interviewing Witnesses
Chapter 8: Presentation Skills
Part IV: The Trial or Hearing
Chapter 9: Opening Statement
Chapter 10: Exhibits
Chapter 11: Direct Examination of Witnesses
Chapter 12: Cross-Examination of Witnesses
Chapter 13: Re-examination of Witnesses
Chapter 14: Closing Argument
Chapter 15: Additional Submissions
Chapter 16: Objections
Part V: Final Preparation
Chapter 17: Final Preparation for the Trial or Hearing
Appendix A: Selected Paralegal Rules of Conduct
Appendix B: Selected Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines
Appendix C: Sample Annotated Plaintiff’s Trial Notebook in the Kitchen Renovation Small Claims Court Case