The following is a current list of textbooks from which the Center's instructors make their book selection:
| Code | Paralegal Textbook Options [Online] | Cost at CALS | Publisher |
| LAW 1301 | Paralegal Today: The Essentials 7th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $140.95 | Link |
| LAW 1305 | Practical Law Office Management, 4th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $167.95 | Link |
| LAW 1300 | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 4th (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 1300 | A Uniform System of Citation | $38.50 | Link |
| LAW 1303 | Criminal Law and Procedure, 7th Edition | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 1304 | Tort law, 6th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $107.67 | Link |
| LAW 1306 | Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration, 8th (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 1307 | Civil Litigation, 8th Edition | $119.64 | Link |
| LAW 2301 | The Law of Corp. & Other Business Orgs, 6th (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 2302 | Family Law, 6th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $107.67 | Link |
| LAW 2303 | Intellectual Property, 5th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $119.95 | Link |
| LAW 2304 | Essentials of Practical Real Estate Law, 6th Ed (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 2305 | Using Computers in the Law Office, 8th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $119.95 | Link |
| LAW 2307 | E-Discovery: An Intro to Digital Evidence, 1st Ed (Loose Leaf) | $49.95 | Link |
| LAW 2309 | Learning About Immigration Law, 3rd Edition | $99.95 | Link |
| LAW 2310 | Civil Litigation, 8th Edition (Loose Leaf) re-use LAW 1307 | $119.64 | Link |
| LAW 2311 | Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing, 4th Ed (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 2312 | Oil and Gas Land Study Guide, 16th | $50.00 | Link |
| CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, 5th Edition | N/A | Link | |
| Code | General Education Textbooks [On Campus and Online] | ||
| ENG 1301 | The Writer's Presence, 8th | $79.18 | Link |
| ENG 1302 | Written Communication, 3rd Paperback | $49.95 | Link |
| PSYC 2301 | Essentials of Psychology, 5th Edition | $70.47 | Link |
| POFT 1321 | Contemporary Mathematics for Business & Consumers, 9th Edition | Varies | Link |
| GOVT 2301 | American Government and Politics Today, 10th | $112.95 | Link |
| BIOL 2301 | Structure and Function of the Human Body, 15th | $68.95 | Link |
| Code | Paralegal Textbook Options [On Campus] | ||
| LAW 1301 | Introduction to Law and Ethics for the Paralegal | $80.00 | - |
| LAW 1305 | How to Conduct Professional Investigations [CALS Exclusive] | $44.95 | - |
| LAW 1300 | Basic Legal Research for Paralegals, 2nd | $89.00 | Link |
| LAW 1300 | A Uniform System of Citation | $38.50 | Link |
| LAW 1300 | Texas Rules of Form | $11.00 | Link |
| LAW 1303 | Criminal Law for Paralegals | $89.00 | Link |
| LAW 1304 | Personal Injury Law for the Paralegal [CALS Exclusive] | $76.70 | - |
| LAW 1306 | Wills, Trusts & Estates for Legal Assistants, 5th | $189.34 | Link |
| LAW 1307 | Lawsuits - The World of Civil Litigation [CALS Exclusive] | $80.00 | - |
| LAW 2301 | The Law of Corporations 6th Ed (Loose Leaf) | $107.95 | Link |
| LAW 2302 | Texas Family Code, 2016 [Sampson-Tindall] | $174.00 | Link |
| LAW 2303 | Intellectual Property, 5th Edition (Loose Leaf) | $119.95 | Link |
| LAW 2304 | Texas Real Estate Law Text (CALS Exclusive) | $67.90 | - |
| LAW 2304 | Texas Real Estate Law Workbook (CALS Exclusive) | $67.90 | - |
| LAW 2309 | Immigration Law for Paralegals, 3rd | $70.00 | Link |
| LAW 2310 | O'Connor's Texas Rules Civil Trials 2015 | $112.78 | Link |
| LAW 2311 | Legal Writing in Plain English, 2nd | $20.00 | Link |
| LAW 2311 | Legal Writing (Quick Study) | $4.95 | Link |
| LAW 2312 | Oil and Gas Land Study Guide, 16th | $50.00 | Link |
| CP Study Guide and Mock Examination, 5th Edition | N/A | Link | |
| Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals, 1st Edition | N/A | Link |
Center for Advanced Legal Studies provides new textbooks to students at the beginning of each course term. Unless otherwise informed, CALS assumes all students will purchase textbooks through the school. CALS does not rent textbooks or buy back used textbooks. Students may purchase used textbooks identical to those used in the classroom if preferred. Also note, books and editions may be changed before the list is updated. Please contact CALS before purchasing your textbook to ensure it is the correct book for your scheduled class. Students are responsible for informing CALS of books purchased on their own prior to book shipment.
Loose leaf textbooks do not have standard binding. The content of the book is the same but often require the recipient to place the book into a 3 ring binder or loose leaf binder rings.
Certificate students beginning 11/18/2019 will receive e-books, which is included in the cost of the program. Students may rent the hard-bound book directly from Cengage using their own personal funds for $7.99/book.
Want to know more about our paralegal programs, delivery options, and student services?
Center for Advanced Legal Studies
800 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Suite 100
Houston, TX 77042-1912
Tel: +1-713-529-2778
Toll Free: +1-800-446-6931
