Basic Administrative Law for Paralegals 4e (Aspen Coursebook)

This clear and up-to-date introduction to Administrative Law, written specifically for the paralegal, is a straightforward text that explains how administrative agencies are created, how they are structured, and how they function. Classroom tested through three editions, Basic Administrative Law for Paralegals, Fourth Edition, offers not only a grounding in the basics of Administrative Law but practical advice for employment opportunities for paralegals in the field.

Among the features that make this text such a reliable resource:

• thorough topical coveragefrom how administrative agencies are created to agency discretion, rules and regulations, clients rights, investigations, informal and formal proceedings, and judicial review
• numerous visual aids and learning toolssuch as charts and figures, examples, chapter summaries, key terms, and review questions
• end-of-chapter exercises and resourcesincluding crossword puzzles, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and lists of useful websites
• an electronic workbook on CD bound into the bookproviding ample opportunity for practice
• a chapter dedicated to paralegal skills and careersdelving into career opportunities for paralegals in both the private and public sectors

New to the Fourth Edition:

• the electronic workbook has been thoroughly updated and offers research exercises and guidance for accessing laws, rules, and agencies online
• the Paralegal Practice boxes contain new topics, including retirement and immigration law
• updated forms

This current, affordable text, directed exclusively at the paralegal, is an excellent choice for teaching your students the fundamentals of Administrative Law as well as providing them with a realistic, practical look at career opportunities.