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Advocacy for Paralegals, 4th Edition equips students with the skills to confidently prepare and present matters before courts and tribunals. With its practical, step-by-step approach, this text guides readers through each stage of the litigation process, including pre-trial preparations, opening statements, examination 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. Students will learn to develop a theory of a case, conduct effective witness interviews, introduce exhibits into evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.
The fourth edition places greater emphasis on virtual hearings, with guidance on Zoom etiquette for client meetings, trials, and hearings, a mock Zoom trial, and expanded coverage of trauma-informed practice.
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New coverage of LSO Paralegal exam competencies in the margins.
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Step-by-step guidance on managing materials during trial to support applied learning.
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Numerous sample documents, including:
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A bill of costs, showing costs incurred at each stage of proceedings
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An exhibit list
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A cover page for a Book of Authorities
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Enhanced coverage of virtual courtroom experience and etiquette.
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Sections devoted to interviewing and examining expert witnesses, tailored 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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An editable trial notebook, showing all information needed at trial from client information to the draft of the closing argument.
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End-of-chapter review, short answer, and new Apply Your Knowledge questions.
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: Objections
Chapter 15: Closing Argument
Chapter 16: Additional Submissions
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