Advocacy for Paralegals, 4th Edition

Advocacy for Paralegals, 4th Edition

Ashlyn O'Mara
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Advocacy for Paralegals, 4th Edition equips students with the skills to confidently prepare and present matters before courts and tribunals. With its practical, step-by-step approach, this text guides readers through each stage of the litigation process, including pre-trial preparations, opening statements, examination of witnesses, and closing arguments.

Three hypothetical fact situations introduce students to the essential advocacy skills required in Small Claims Court, Provincial Offences Court, and the Landlord and Tenant Board. Students will learn to develop a theory of a case, conduct effective witness interviews, introduce exhibits into evidence, and cross-examine witnesses.  

The fourth edition places greater emphasis on virtual hearings, with guidance on Zoom etiquette for client meetings, trials, and hearings, a mock Zoom trial, and expanded coverage of trauma-informed practice.

New to this edition is LAW+, a suite of digital study tools featuring advocacy videos from a former Small Claims Court judge, recent Osgoode Cup Moot winners, and an Osgoode Cup board member and moot judge, alongside flash cards, an editable trial notebook, and other practical study aids.

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ISBN
978-1-77462-844-7
Publication Date
October 2026
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Subjects
Administrative Law; Legal Practice Skills and Management
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Higher Education Paralegal

  • New coverage of LSO Paralegal exam competencies in the margins.

  • Step-by-step guidance on managing materials during trial to support applied learning. 

  • Numerous sample documents, including: 

    • A bill of costs, showing costs incurred at each stage of proceedings

    • An exhibit list

    • A cover page for a Book of Authorities

  • Enhanced coverage of virtual courtroom experience and etiquette.  

  • Sections devoted to interviewing and examining expert witnesses, tailored to the paralegal scope of practice.  

  • Expanded discussion on active listening techniques in witness interviews.  

  • A mock trial package with witness statements and exhibits.  

  • An editable trial notebook, showing all information needed at trial from client information to the draft of the closing argument.   

  • End-of-chapter review, short answer, and new Apply Your Knowledge questions.

Part I: Introduction  
Chapter 1: Advocacy and the Litigation Process  
Chapter 2: The Paralegal as Advocate  

Part II: Overview of the Litigation Process  
Chapter 3: Steps in the Litigation Process  
Chapter 4: The Courtroom Experience  
Chapter 5: Courtroom Etiquette  

Part III: Preparing for Trial or Hearing  
Chapter 6: The Theory of the Case  
Chapter 7: Interviewing Witnesses  
Chapter 8: Presentation Skills  

Part IV: The Trial or Hearing  
Chapter 9: Opening Statement  
Chapter 10: Exhibits  
Chapter 11: Direct Examination of Witnesses  
Chapter 12: Cross-Examination of Witnesses  
Chapter 13: Re-examination of Witnesses  
Chapter 14: Objections 
Chapter 15: Closing Argument 
Chapter 16: Additional Submissions 
 
Part V: Final Preparation  
Chapter 17: Final Preparation for the Trial or Hearing  
 
Appendix A: Selected Paralegal Rules of Conduct  
Appendix B: Selected Paralegal Professional Conduct Guidelines  
Appendix C: Sample Annotated Plaintiff’s Trial Notebook in the Kitchen Renovation Small Claims Court Case 

LAW+ is a new suite of digital study tools included with every new print or eBook copy of this title.

LAW+ provides access to:

  • Videos with advocacy tips for paralegals

  • Mock trial practice flash card prompts

  • Downloadable trial notebook

  • Glossary flashcards

  • And more!

New print copies come with an access code printed on a card in the front pages, which can be redeemed at emond.ca/redeemcode.

Ebook purchasers will receive instant access to LAW+ from their Digital Purchases upon completing checkout. Access to LAW+ expires 1 year from the date of purchase.

  •  Instructor's Guide

  •  PowerPoint Presentations

  •  Test Bank

  • Additional Exercises

For free instructor resources, please contact instructor support.

Chapter 1: Advocacy and the Litigation Process (Coming Soon).

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