{"product_id":"advocacy-for-paralegals-3rd-edition-by-ashlyn-omara-9781774620786-usedverygood-142e-fdc95","title":"Advocacy for Paralegals 3rd Edition by Ashlyn O'Mara 9781774620786 (USED:VERYGOOD) *142e","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaperback, Emond TAGS: PRLG721 PRLG5300 LAWS18659 BCTA214 PLD451 PRLG121\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to help students confidently prepare and present a case before a court or tribunal, \u003cem\u003eAdvocacy for Paralegals\u003c\/em\u003e, 3rd Edition guides paralegal students through each stage of the litigation process, including pre-trial preparations, opening statements, examinations of witnesses, and closing arguments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 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.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA case law table highlighting sample disciplinary decisions from the Law Society Tribunal. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sample bill of costs showing client costs incurred at each stage of proceedings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional discussion on virtual courtroom experience and etiquette. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew sections devoted to interviewing and examining expert witnesses, with special considerations specific to the paralegal scope of practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanded discussion on active listening techniques in witness interviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mock trial package with witness statements and exhibits. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSample trial notebook, showing all relevant information needed at trial from client information to the draft of the closing argument.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelevant excerpts from the \u003cem\u003eParalegal Rules of Conduct \u003c\/em\u003eand the \u003cem\u003eParalegal Professional Guidelines.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional end-of-chapter review questions, exercises and discussion questions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComprehensive glossary of key terms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Introduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Advocacy and the Litigation Process\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Paralegal as Advocate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Overview of the Litigation Process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Steps in the Litigation Process\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: The Courtroom Experience\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Courtroom Etiquette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Preparing for Trial or Hearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: The Theory of the Case\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Interviewing Witnesses\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Presentation Skills\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV: The Trial or Hearing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Opening Statement\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Exhibits\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Direct Examination of Witnesses\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Cross-Examination of Witnesses\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Re-examination of Witnesses\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Closing Argument\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Additional Submissions\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Objections\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart V: Final Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Final Preparation for the Trial or Hearing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selected Paralegal Rules of Conduct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eB\u003c\/strong\u003e: Selected Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix C\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sample Annotated Plaintiff’s Trial Notebook in the Kitchen Renovation Small Claims Court Case\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpio Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43565902921787,"sku":"17L8LF-6330","price":89.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/1895\/1995\/files\/17018784696322TL2GLUSPU4VPZXA439N_fcd27f67-04da-488a-aee5-2834e4516550.jpg?v=1780409126","url":"https:\/\/www.scorpiobookstore.com\/products\/advocacy-for-paralegals-3rd-edition-by-ashlyn-omara-9781774620786-usedverygood-142e-fdc95","provider":"Scorpio Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}