Whether you’re dreaming of working as a paralegal for a solo practitioner or looking to work with a megafirm, all paralegals have one thing in common. It doesn’t matter if your work focuses on personal injury, insurance defense, family law, estates, real estate, contracts, criminal defense, or any other area of law (maritime or arbitration, […]
Most of us who decide to become a paralegal do it because we want to help others. So, just how do paralegals make a difference in both private practice and when working in the public sector?
Being a new paralegal or a paralegal student can be overwhelming. Getting your paralegal education can be extremely gratifying and it can even provide a bit of an ego boost. The legal industry is revered and we all know that it takes a lot of intellectual ability to survive. The problem is that the closer […]
Learning to brief a case is one of the first things that you learn to do when you’re going to school to become a paralegal.
It’s the end of 2016 and we’re all feeling it. We’re all hoping 2017 will be better. The end of the year means thinking about your goals for the upcoming year. It’s about more than making a resolution to eat better or read more. It’s time to start thinking about your future. Think of it […]
If you’re a nurse looking to change careers, you should consider becoming a paralegal. Although you may believe that the two professions and industries are world’s apart, they share some striking similarities.
If you’re still in school or if you’ve just graduated, you’re probably thinking about your future as a paralegal. What does it take to be a successful paralegal?
A paralegal with good research skills is worth their weight in gold. All too often, attorneys hire paralegals and do not realize that the paralegal took at least one course dedicated to legal research and writing and at least one course dedicated to computer-aided legal research (CALR). Even when attorneys know, they can be a […]
I taught Paralegal Studies for a local college. Students would send me friend requests and for a while I denied the requests. Of course, my only “public” social media account is a Twitter account. I couldn’t exactly stop people from following me there. Yet, every once in a while, I’d go check out the social […]
When you start on the path to becoming a paralegal, you’ll likely hear the term “UPL” (unauthorized practice of law) in your Intro to Paralegal Studies class. You’ll also hear about it in your paralegal ethics course, law office management course, and practically every single legal course that you take. Yes, it really is that […]
When I taught and directed a Paralegal Studies program a few years back, there was some talk from Administration of possibly pursuing ABA approval of the program. I was tasked with finding out about the guidelines and providing Administration with information they could use to begin the process. Thankfully, I knew where to look online […]
Becoming a paralegal opens up many doors. While your ultimate goal may be to work in a law firm, corporate legal division, or working in a government agency, there is one thing that all paralegals working in the field know to be true. The skills acquired as a paralegal can be transferred over to successfully […]
Robin Bull holds a BS in Paralegal Studies and is the former Program Director of Paralegal Studies for Vatterott College in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
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One Thing Every Paralegal Needs to Do
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Whether you’re dreaming of working as a paralegal for a solo practitioner or looking to work with a megafirm, all paralegals have one thing in common. It doesn’t matter if your work focuses on personal injury, insurance defense, family law, estates, real estate, contracts, criminal defense, or any…
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Making a Difference as a Paralegal
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Most of us who decide to become a paralegal do it because we want to help others. So, just how do paralegals make a difference in both private practice and when working in the public sector? Working in Private Practice Working in private practice means that you work for a law firm or a business.…
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4 Success Tips from an Experienced Paralegal
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Being a new paralegal or a paralegal student can be overwhelming. Getting your paralegal education can be extremely gratifying and it can even provide a bit of an ego boost. The legal industry is revered and we all know that it takes a lot of intellectual ability to survive. The problem is that the…
