In its Second Edition, this comprehensive manual thoroughly covers each section of the voluntary Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Like the examination itself, this text is recognized in the legal field as denoting high standards of paralegal professionalism and excellence.

Virginia Koerselman has written this text specifically for legal assistants striving toward those goals. Please take a moment to review this brief overview of some of the features and order your copy today.

Each chapter covers a different section of the examination . . . and provides extensive outlines with summaries of the law, illustrative examples, sample questions with explanatory answers, and charts for review. . . . and provides extensive outlines with summaries of the law, illustrative examples, sample questions with explanatory answers, and charts for review.

Self-tests at the end of each chapter simulate questions on the actual examination . . . For example, the self-test for the Ethics section consists of 50 sample questions, in a variety of formats, covering various ethical problems. Answers to the self-tests are provided at the end of the text.

The text offers extensive guidelines for effectively preparing for and taking the CLA examination. Coverage includes:

• Basic background information on each section of the exam including administrative policies.

• Tips for efficient study including when, where, and how to study; effective study aids; and group study suggestions.

• Suggestions for positive test performance including ideas for controlling stress; general observations on test questions; tips for answering specific types of questions and more.

Details:
West Legal Studies, an imprint of Delmar, a division of Thomson Learning; ISBN 0-314-20621-3. 1997, paperback, 979 pages,  7 5/16 X 10"
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