Advocacy for Paralegals, 2nd Edition
JoAnn Kurtz,
Ashlyn O'Mara,
Arlene Blatt Available
The second edition of Advocacy for Paralegals walks students through all of the stages of a trial/hearing, including pre-trial preparations, opening statements, examinations of witnesses, and closing arguments.
Each of these stages is contextualized through three different hypothetical cases that cover three different areas of law: Small Claims, Landlord and Tenant, and Liquor Licensing (Provincial Offences). Using these cases as examples, students can build essential skills like developing case theory and conducting witness interviews.
The text aims to help students feel comfortable and capable in the courtroom. Students can practice their advocacy skills using end-of-chapter exercises, discussions, and the mock trial package. It also details norms and etiquette so that students will know what to expect and how to behave when acting as an advocate at a trial or hearing.