Reviews (7)

Great learning tool
I bought this book for a legal assistant class and I enjoyed it.I learned a lot.It's hard to learn computers from a book - but not this one.The book comes with software and has tutorials and exercises that accompany the software.My class also liked the fact that there are tons of practical applications for how computers are actually used by practicing paralegals and legal secretaries in the book.Also, when it comes to litigation support -one of the most difficult legal computer applications to master - it was fantastic.It comes with three different litigation support programs, including Summation.Summation is fairly involved to learn and the book, tutorials, exercises and software did a good job of teaching this to me.I am confident now in my ability to do basic litigation support.The chapter on using the Internet to do legal and factual research was also excellent.

I would definately buy this again!
This book is essential for anyone working in a law office.Computers are used in nearly every aspect of working in a law firm.The book is huge - nearly 700 pages - and it covers every main type of program used in a law office.It comes with software, and lots of exercises and I thought it was very easy to read and straight forward.It covers hard topics like litigation support and Access databases in a way that I could understand without totally going over my head.The book covers both entry level and advanced topics.For example in the word processing chapter the Word tutorial had 7 lessons that got progressively more difficult, starting with basic word processing and ending with mail merges and creating tables of authorities.

Highly Recommended
I think this is a fabulous book.It comes with demonstration versions of 5 legal software programs including three litigation support programs, a time and billing program and a case management program.There were a number of in-depth, hands-on exercises for each program, so I really got to learn about each type of program by using it.Also, although I have used Access, Word, Excel and Powerpoint before, I liked the fact that there were in-depth exercises for learning legal applications for each of these programs.This is a very practical book. ... Read more

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Great for Law Students young and old!
This book is a great thing to have for a student just starting out in Law School or for the person that has completed his/her studies and is now a Lawyer.It is like a refresher for those who may or may not need it! A wonderful book to carry with you to court cases or class! ... Read more

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Brilliance qua Judge Judy!
If you get this for Christmas, just make sure you also get something in writing that says it's a gift, not a loan.

She may be angry but she has a point
So just as I was about to condemn all books that have catchy titles, I come across this one. We all know that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover and title. I learned that I also shouldn't judge a book by its author's TV show. A court session on TV? Just another reality tv show right? Ive seen only a few episodes of Judge Judy and I can't help but think that the 'cases' were very trivial, and were just hyped by a super sharp tongued judge, and a super reactive audience. I was amazed by Judge Judy Sheindlin's no hesitation, no holds barred approach to telling off those that have wrongfully crossed family laws.
Judge JudyRules!
As usual, Judge Judy tell's it like it is. There should be more Judge's like her. Two thumbs up! ... Read more

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This is THE book to read if you are Law School bound
I wasted my money on other books. The biggest waste of money was Law School Confidential. By Law in a Nutshell and don't waste your money on other books. It was terrific! It was even humorous.

Buy It, Borrow It, Just Get It.
The single best book that I have found which really does explain the study and practice of law, hence the title.

Helpful, not a must have
It is worth reading, but I believe that it should be read in addition to a couple of other books to prepare mentally for law school.The two others I went through are; How to succeed in law school (munneke) and The complete Law School Companion (deaver). ... Read more

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Good material---but Outdated
The title of my review says it all: the text and the study guide were fine at the time they were published in 1996, but this is 2004 and a great deal has changed in California's court system from the vantage of civil procedure. The publisher should have updated this book no later than 2000 when the courts were administratively unified; additionally, local and state rules of procedure have been dramatically altered to place greater emphasis on ADR (alternative dispute resolution) and the rules regarding Fast-track litigation have likewise undergone significant changes. Next best thing to the law library
I bought this book in preference over several other self help law books I examined after I fired my lawyer and went in pro per. Lots of really helpful, accessible, thorough, and friendly information. In fact it was sogood that I promised myself I would write its first online review. Youwon't get much help on how to act in court, though, as only attorneys cando that and not paralegals, who it was written for. But don't listen to meI'm not an attorney. My lesson in all of this was to stay out of court inthe first place. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. California    2. Civil Law    3. Civil procedure    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Law    6. Legal Profession    7. Legal Reference / Law Profession    8. Legal assistants    9. Litigation    10. Trial practice    11. Business & Economics / General   

Reviews (1)

Not sure if order has been cancelled yet
Have been waiting now over 5 weeks for this book to arrive.Class will be over in 9 weeks.Could not afford to wait any longer.Bought at local bookstore.Still have no idea whether book will be arriving in mail sometime this year, or whether order has been cancelled.Web-site will not let me cancel order. ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

Not helpful at all.
Everything in this book is too general to be of any practical value, especially if litigation is not your practice area.

Needed Excelelnt Reference Guide, Got It
In order to exapand my skill set I needed a book that gave me an overview of multiple areas of paralegal work.Sometimes I would get called for something they would say do you do estates wills and trusts or corporate derivatives? And while my experience may've lent to it, unless you've done something for years and years its hard to jump right into a conversation about it.Not so with this book at your fingertips.Gives you excellent outline of an assortment of areas. Review of Paralegal Practice and Procedure: A Practical Guid
As an individual who was very new to the paralegal profession, I found that the book was only minimally beneficial in that many of the explanations and legal terms were not clearly defined or explained...It definitely left me feeling like I needed help from other sources... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks, manuals, etc    2. Law    3. Legal Profession    4. Legal Reference / Law Profession    5. Legal assistants    6. Legal secretaries    7. Paralegals & Paralegalism    8. Reference    9. United States    10. Courts & procedure    11. Law / Paralegals & Paralegalism    12. USA   

Editorial Review

Developing good legal reasoning habits is essential to a quality law practice. Judge Aldisert examines legal thinking from a variety of perspectives to help guide lawyers through appropriate reasoning patterns. One Amazon.com reviewer says the book "provides a shortcut to understanding the basics of legal reasoning, including the common law doctrine of precedent, identifying weaknesses in legal arguments, and fashioning winning arguments through syllogisms." Read more

Reviews (5)

Great book, but taking a logic course would help
I'm a former legal researcher at a law firm and incoming 1L student at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. This book was on my reading list and I must say, it is an outstanding book on the logical process attorneys use on a daily basis. The book is clear and concise, offering in-depth commentary on certain logic terms, that even the average layman can understand somewhat. The book also contains a great source of humorous passages, that help ease the strain of learning a process, that can be somewhat mundane at times. However, once you have a full grasp on the concepts explained in the book, every argument from thereon, becomes a collection of categorical syllogisms that you can dissect and understand.
Excellent book!
If you are preparing for law school or attending law school, then you need to read this book.This book will improve your understanding/analysis of common law and improve your ability to construct legal arguments.

Helps to burn off the fog that law profs relish creating
I can't say it any better than in Aldisert's own words in his chapter on the Socratic Method: "An understanding of the principles of deduction and induction will significantly assist the student in the daily exercise [i.e. the Socratic Method used by law professors in the classroom]. To lack this understanding is to be substantially, if not totally, disadvantaged." ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
I purchased "The Lawyer's Career Change Handbook" along with other books written for people who have (or will soon have) law degrees, but are not sure they want to practice law.This book has been an invaluable tool in helping me realize where I want to go with my life. What I like most about it is that it includes exercises to make its readers think critically about their own skills, interests, and requirements in the workplace.I find that the book is very practical, and although I am just begining my job search, it has been helpful as a tool to prioritize what I'm looking for in an employer.
Repetitive Rehash
This is a book like the dozens of other career change ones out there - you can find this information in publications from years ago, and with much better advice. No new information, and would only help lawyers who would lack the imagination to think of "legal publishing" or "in-house counsel" as career options. Truly unhelpul.

Good Resource That WIll Make You Think
When I picked up this book I knew that I had always had an interest in law, but was unsure if I wanted to work for a law firm.Before going to law school I wanted an idea of exactly what my options might be after school.Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Career changes    3. Career/Job    4. Careers - General    5. Careers - Job Hunting    6. Careers / Job Opportunities    7. Law    8. Legal Education    9. Legal Profession    10. Practice of law    11. United States    12. Vocational guidance    13. Advice on careers & achieving success    14. Law / Legal Education   

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outstanding!
It is no wonder that the author has enjoyed such a high level of professional respect.Ms.Abbotts clarity and wisdom will benefit all readers.This is a little jewel.

A great resource for lawyers, administrators and consultants
Ida Abbott's new book addresses one of the toughest issues facing law firms today.She makes a clear case for mentoring and its benefits.Beyond that, she outlines the pros and cons of various approaches tomentoring.Mentoring structures often falter because the firms don't knowhow to create and preserve productive mentoring relationships.Thispractical and organized manual makes that task easier. Read more

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A must read for every law student
The books is well worth the price and provides extremely useful, practical, and insightful advice for getting the job that's right for you. A terrific book.
Overhyped, warmed over and tired advice
Hey Kimm,
Great Book
I read the reviews here before purchasing this book and decided to go ahead and buy it anyway. First of all, forget her writing style/tone, that "Auntie Kimmbo" stuff and the way she goes on and on about Harvard. You can get over it--that is not a reason to low-ball the book. Second, I do think Walton over-promises a bit, but I see why. Her ideas are really good. Whether or not they are common sense to a person probably depends on that person's background. But as someone who came to law school as an introvert with no connections and very little experience with job searches and interviews, I learned a lot from this book. Some of the ideas she gave had occurred to me on occasion before reading this book (i.e. anybody in law school knows they need to network, but some people--like me--are very uncomfortable with it and don't entirely appreciate its significance) while others are simply the kind of ideas that seem so simple when you read them in this book that they merely *seem* like common sense. You wonder why you didn't think of it before.
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Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Civil Procedure    4. Criminal Law - General    5. Criminal law    6. Criminal procedure    7. General    8. Handbooks, manuals, etc    9. Legal Profession    10. Legal Reference / Law Profession    11. Legal assistants    12. Paralegals & Paralegalism    13. United States    14. Business & Economics / General    15. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry   

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Too small
The book is useful, but it's too small.I didn't see a size listed.This book is only7"by 5".It makes the exhibits nearly impossible to read without a magnifying glass. ... Read more

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Joyce Morton
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is interesting, and helped me a lot when it came to my studies. It is something every office worker should have.

Review of Legal Office Procedures by Dr. Joyce Morton
These are just a few of the reasons students studying to become a legal secretary or paralegal continue to rave about this book. Average Rating
This average book for the most part is good to use as a general reference.It is somewhat outdated and it uses California law for most of its examples so if you live in another state, you'll need to find out what the law is in YOUR state.The best parts of the book are the practice exercises at the end of each chapter in which you use the disk provided.This gives "hands-on" experience. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks, manuals, etc    2. Law    3. Law Office Administration    4. Law Office Education    5. Legal Profession    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal secretaries    8. United States    9. Business & Economics / Business Law    10. Business law   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. General    4. Handbooks, manuals, etc    5. Legal Profession    6. Legal Reference / Law Profession    7. Legal assistants    8. United States    9. Business & Economics / General    10. Economics, Finance, Business and Industry