{"product_id":"pre-order-approx-2-4-business-days-advocacy-for-paralegals-4th-edition-by-ashlyn-omara-9781774628447-2245d","title":"*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 2-4 BUSINESS DAYS* Advocacy for Paralegals 4th Edition by Ashlyn O'Mara 9781774628447","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaperback, Emond TAGS:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvocacy for Paralegals\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. Students will learn to develop a theory of a case, conduct effective witness interviews, introduce exhibits into evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew coverage of LSO Paralegal exam competencies in the margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step guidance on managing materials during trial to support applied learning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous sample documents, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bill of costs, showing costs incurred at each stage of proceedings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exhibit list\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cover page for a Book of Authorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnhanced coverage of virtual courtroom experience and etiquette.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSections devoted to interviewing and examining expert witnesses, tailored 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\u003eAn editable trial notebook, showing all 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\u003eEnd-of-chapter review, short answer, and new \u003cem\u003eApply Your Knowledge\u003c\/em\u003e questions.\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: Objections \u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Closing Argument \u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Additional Submissions \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 A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected Paralegal Rules of Conduct  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppendix C: \u003c\/strong\u003eSample Annotated Plaintiff’s Trial Notebook in the Kitchen Renovation Small Claims Court Case \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpio Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":44332553011259,"sku":"F5RWNC-6330","price":126.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0369\/1895\/1995\/files\/1790778602568BB7645DES5TTDYR24S0W.jpg?v=1790778615","url":"https:\/\/www.scorpiobookstore.com\/products\/pre-order-approx-2-4-business-days-advocacy-for-paralegals-4th-edition-by-ashlyn-omara-9781774628447-2245d","provider":"Scorpio Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}