Paralegal Studies or Mass Customization

Paralegal Studies: An Introduction

Author: Paul D Jordan

This introduction to the paralegal profession includes information on career opportunities and options, the court system, legal ethics, typical paralegal functions in law firms, legal research and writing, interviewing clients and witnesses, and using computers in the practice of law. Clear examples are used to illustrate concepts and procedures and "Practice Tips" offer down-to earth guidance.

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Organized into four sections, this text offers an introduction to the professional field, explains the legal system in detail, and explores the many skills and procedures required. A CD-ROM provides access to the substantive law section, available on the West Legal Studies Web site. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Paralegals: A Profession Evolves. Chapter 2: Careers in Law Firms and Beyond. Chapter 3: Paralegal Ethics and Other Professional Issues. Chapter 4: The Law: Its Source and Application. Chapter 5: Legal Persons, Property, Contracts and Crimes. Chapter 6: Interviewing and Investigations. Chapter 7: Tort Law and the Indispensable Specialty: Civil Litigation. Chapter 8: Basics of Legal Research and Writing. Chapter 9: Computer Basics for Paralegals. Chapter 10: The Paralegal Role in Family, Probate, Bankruptcy and Administrative Law. Chapter 11: Identifying—and Getting—the Right Job for You. Appendix A: Shepard's Notations. Appendix B: Sample Time Sheets. Appendix C: Cite Check: "The Supremacy Clause" Appendix D: Sample Deposition Transcripts and Summaries. Appendix E: Sample Brief of Court Opinion. Appendix F: Sample Memorandum of Law. Appendix G: Sample Resumes and Cover Letters. Appendix H: Independent Paralegals: "Working for the Public". Recommended Reading. Glossary. Index.

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Mass Customization: Challenges and Solutions

Author: Thorsten Blecker

Mass Customization: Challenges and Solutions defines the parameters of the emerging business strategy, mass customization. The book will cover the main categories of the area with a systematic examination of the following themes: manufacturing systems and mass customization, supply chain management and mass customization, and information systems and mass customization.

In addition to being tightly organized by themes and a carefully selected group of contributors, the Editors will write introductory material to the sections along with introductory and concluding chapters. The result is a book that provides the field with the conceptual framework of mass customization, its tools, its solutions, and real-world examples of successful implementations of the business strategy. An important book for academics working in production operations, production manufacturing, industrial engineering, logistics, supply chain management, and industry practitioners.