Legal Terminology

The key to understanding the legal profession is developing a true understanding of legal terminology. This text gives students the expert information they need to do just that. It explains complicated legal terms in accessible language and uses examples to help students understand the terms in context. The author employs an easy-to-read, narrative form with related terms and their definitions presented in logical sequence by chapter-unlike the format of a traditional legal dictionary. For example, in the chapter on domestic relations, students will follow a relationship from a couple's first meeting, to dating, moving in together, marrying, having children, contemplating divorce, and divorcing. Written as a text, study guide and reference manual, Legal Terminology for Legal Professionals will enable students to succeed in the law office setting by helping them acquire a meaningful understanding of the terminology they will face every day.