• the importance of precedence
• what legal authority is, and which authority is the most important
• how to conduct legal research and learn how to use the 4 most effective legal research tools found in virtually every law library
• how to Shepardize your authority
• how to properly cite your authority
• how to conduct computerized legal research so that you can have a law library in your living room or office, if you are willing to pay the cost
• proper and effective legal writing style
• the basic documents for several substantive areas of law advocacy techniques for usage in formal or informal settings, and
• how to begin your job search and perhaps begin a freelance paralegal business after your education

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Understanding the importance of precedence in the legal field is crucial as it establishes a framework for decisionmaking and consistency in judicial rulings Precedence refers to the legal principle t... View the full answer