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Basic Contract Law for Paralegals (10th Edition) by Jeffrey A. Helewitz is a comprehensive and practical introduction to contract law designed specifically for paralegal students. Widely recognized as a trusted resource in legal education, this textbook provides clear explanations, real-world examples, and essential legal concepts to help students build a strong foundation in contract law.
Covering all major topics typically taught in contracts courses, the book explains key principles such as offer and acceptance, consideration, contract formation, discharge of obligations, remedies, and breach of contract. The text combines legal theory with practical skill development, guiding students through the process of understanding and drafting contracts in professional legal settings.
The Tenth Edition includes updated case law and contemporary legal issues, including online contract acceptance, the legal impact of silence in contract formation, contractual capacity related to addiction, ambiguous contract conditions, Battle of the Forms disputes, and the effects of COVID-19 on contractual obligations. A dedicated chapter on drafting simple contracts helps students develop hands-on legal drafting skills essential for paralegal work.
Designed for both classroom learning and independent study, the book features chapter overviews, key terms, highlighted examples, review questions, ethical discussion problems, edited court cases, and end-of-chapter exercises. New Quick Quizzes allow students to test their understanding and reinforce important legal concepts.
The appendix includes twelve sample contracts that serve as valuable reference tools for understanding real-world legal agreements. With access to the Connected eBook on CasebookConnect, students can also benefit from digital study tools such as highlighting, annotation, search functions, and outline creation.
Ideal for paralegal studies and legal assistant programs, Basic Contract Law for Paralegals provides students with the legal knowledge and practical skills needed for success in contract law and legal practice.
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