The book explores a variety of problems connected to philosophy and philosophy of law. It discusses the problem of monism-pluralism in philosophy and philosophy of law, criticizes philosophy of post-positivism and postmodernism, and investigates dialectics as a universal global methodological basis of scientific cognition and philosophy of law.The volume also pays particular attention to contemporary legal education, offering potential solutions to problems in this field. The book is the result of a range of sociological studies conducted both in Russia and abroad concerning the legal process and legal consciousness.

This volume provides descriptive and interpretive insights into the ‘living'usage of language and other semiotic modes in building and performing the law across academic, professional and institutional contexts, where issues arise from the meaning and function of legal texts, discourse and genre in constituting and enabling conventions, albeit dynamically, and account for the socially and (inter)culturally influenced forms of discursive actions and practices. The twenty contributions included here weave significant contexts and situations for legal discourse and practice into a tight thread, and justify selected topic areas through a variety of approaches, frameworks, methodologies, and procedures. As such, this publication is multidimensional and multiperspectival in its design and implementation of key issues confronting discursive actions and practices of the law, and provides an invaluable resource for academics in a wider range of disciplines, including linguistics, applied linguistics and communication studies

History of the legal and paralegal professions. Education and training programs, program evaluation and certification. Employment outlook for paralegals. Private vs. public sector employment. Applying for position. Factors influencing hiring decisions. Requirements, responsibilities, experience and training. Opportunities for people with disabilities. Earnings and benefits.

Criminal Law and Procedure for the Paralegal: This comprehensive text blends theory with practice and incorporates insights into the fascinating world of crime and criminals and the legal professionals who work within the justice system.

Synthesizing the theoretical with the practical, this book presents topics in the same order in which they would be encountered in the real world. Assuming knowledge of core areas of law, and civil litigation, the book walks the reader through the steps of the trial process, outlining the practical steps, and introducing the evidentiary concepts that accompany each item that must be investigated as they unfold. For practicing paralegals and law clerks, and those studying to become a paralegal.